Docker provides containerization capabilities while Ansible provides automation and configuration capabilities. Together they are useful DevOps tools. Docker allows building and sharing application environments while Ansible automates configuration and deployment. Key points covered include Docker concepts like images and containers, building images with Dockerfiles, and using Docker Compose to run multi-container apps. Ansible is described as a remote execution and configuration tool using YAML playbooks and roles to deploy applications. Their complementary nature makes them good DevOps partners.