This document provides an introduction to microservices architecture and Docker containers. It defines microservices as small, independent processes communicating via APIs to compose complex applications. Docker containers package software with its dependencies and runtime into a standardized unit that can run on any infrastructure. Containers have similar isolation to virtual machines but are more efficient by sharing the host operating system kernel. The document outlines Docker features, practical usage scenarios, key concepts like images and containers, limitations, and the future of Docker including Windows support.