The text discusses various methods for monitoring Docker containers, focusing on simple and accessible options. It explains the use of a Couchbase server to gather data and highlights the `docker stats` command, which provides real-time statistics on CPU, memory, network, and disk usage for running containers. The text also covers Docker's Remote API, which allows for communication with the Docker daemon and can be accessed through tools like `curl` or Postman. Additionally, cAdvisor is introduced as a tool that collects and processes container metrics, offering integration with storage backends for long-term data retention. Lastly, the text mentions Docker Universal Control Plane (DUCP) as a management solution for Dockerized applications, emphasizing its features like RBAC, SSO integration, and an intuitive web UI to facilitate deployment and management within IT environments.