- Provisioning a UCP cluster and deploying containerized applications
- Configuring role-based access controls and integrating LDAP authentication
- Installing and administering Docker Trusted Registry
- Implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies for business continuity
Ensure you have:
- A Linux VM or bare-metal server running a supported OS
- Docker Engine installed (see Docker Engine installation)
- Network connectivity between all nodes

Core Components at a Glance
What’s Next?
- Deploy UCP: Learn how to initialize a UCP swarm, join manager and worker nodes, and secure the control plane.
- Configure Security: Set up granular access controls and LDAP authentication for your organization.
- Install DTR: Deploy Docker Trusted Registry, enable image signing, and configure vulnerability scanning.
- Ensure Resilience: Implement backup and disaster recovery for both UCP and DTR to guarantee uptime and data integrity.