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In this edition of the Docker Navigator, we cover everything from engineering efficiency wins with Docker to the latest security hardening in Docker Engine v28. Plus, we’re making important updates to Docker Hub policies to enhance the developer experience. Want to explore AI-powered tooling, get the latest on Docker Bake, or meet our new CEO? It’s all here. Read on for the latest insights, tools, and community happenings to keep your development workflows smooth sailing.
Powered by Docker: Streamlining engineering operations as a platform engineer
Learn how Siimpl implemented strategic solutions to enhance development efficiency, improve system reliability, and streamline observability.
Revisiting Docker Hub policies: Prioritizing developer experience
We’re making important updates to our pull limits and storage policies — keeping Docker Hub a powerful, valuable resource for developers.
Docker Engine v28: Hardening container networking by default
With Docker Engine v28, we’re taking a step further in security to ensure containers aren’t unintentionally accessible from local networks.
Building tools interactively with Docker and MCP
We know LLMs can extract tool calls from input text — but what if an AI agent could generate a tool based on a problem description? Let’s find out!
Docker News
Docker Desktop 4.39: Enhanced AI Agent, easier multi-platform image management, and more
Docker Desktop 4.38 brings Docker AI Agent for real-time help, Bake for faster builds, and multi-node Kubernetes for better testing. Read our release blog for details!
Docker announces Don Johnson as new CEO
We’re excited to welcome Don Johnson as our new CEO! With leadership experience at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AWS, Don brings a strong vision for Docker’s next phase of innovation and growth.
Find Docker on Bluesky!
Join us on Bluesky for open conversations, real-time updates, and all things Docker — code, security, AI, and more.
Docker Bake is now generally available
Learn more about the new release of Docker Bake, including what it is, how it simplifies complex builds, and where to get started.
Dive deep
Boost AI agents with model context protocol (Docker & Claude)
Colin McNeil from Docker Labs explores how MCP enables AI to take real action while leveraging Docker for seamless setup, security, and scalability.
Exploring the Docker Desktop extension for MCP servers
Dive into the evolving world of AI agents and tool integrations with Colin McNeil. Learn how the Docker Desktop extension for MCP servers simplifies picking the right tools for Agents.
Leveraging RAG in GenAI to teach new information
Set up a GenAI stack with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Neo4j with our newest, step-by-step guide!
A 7-step checklist for business optimization
Take the guesswork out of containerization with seven key steps to assess your setup, pick the right tools, and integrate smoothly.
Ultimate tech face-off: To containerize or not to containerize
Which approach is right for your project? We break it down — cost efficiency, deployment speed, and more — so you can make the best choice.
Around the Community
Check out the Docker Forums
On the Docker Forums, you can find interesting topics, post an idea, and engage with the Docker developer community.
Recent topics include:
- A new thread asked the community, “How to access a mounted network folder using compose?“, and a thoughtful conversation ensued. Karma points FTW!
Skill Up with Docker Live and On-Demand Training
Live training
Join us for a live session with a Docker expert! Each session includes a post-training Q&A, where you can get support on specific troubleshooting questions.
Register for an upcoming live session:
Our onboarding and enablement sessions are live each month, so if you can’t make it this month, you can join us the following month.
Can’t make it to a live session? Watch our latest on-demand training at your convenience.
Questions? Reach the customer success team at successteam@docker.com.
On the Calendar
Meet our Product and Engineering teams at leading tech conferences worldwide, where they share expertise, explore Docker’s latest advancements, and collaborate with the global tech community to shape the future of innovation.
- Big Data And AI World — Excel, London, UK — March 12–13
- Google Cloud Next — Las Vegas, NV — April 9–11
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