Before installing Docker Desktop for Windows or macOS, just check the system requirements listed below to ensure your computer is competent to run it.
Windows
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit: Home or Pro (build 19043 or later), Enterprise or Education (build 19042 or later). Windows 11 64-bit: Home, Pro, Enterprise, or Education version 21H2 or newer.
- Processor: 64-bit processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- BIOS-level hardware virtualization support must be enabled in the BIOS settings
- Hyper-V and Containers Windows features must be enabled
If you’re using Windows 10 Home, you will have to install Docker Desktop using the WSL 2 backend. See the detailed guide here.
Recommend specs
Running Docker Desktop may consume lots of resources. If your computer’s specifications are just higher than the minimum requirements a little bit, it will be hot and lagging. Furthermore, if you have to enable Kubernetes, your days may become nightmares.
Please check out the recommended hardware specs listed below:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8400 Coffee Lake or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 100 GB of SSD (lots of free space will be used)
You can download Docker Desktop for Windows here.
macOS
Minimum requirements:
- OS: macOS 10.15 or newer (Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Mac hardware must be a 2010 or a newer model, with Intel’s hardware support for memory management unit (MMU) virtualization, including Extended Page Tables (EPT) and Unrestricted Mode
Important note: VirtualBox prior to version 4.3.30 must not be installed as it is not compatible with Docker Desktop.
Recommended specs:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 100 GB of SSD (working with Docker will take up very much hard drive space)
A Macbook Pro 2017, or a Mac mini 2018 or better are pretty good to go.
If you’re using a Mac with an M1 chip (Apple Silicon), you should install Rosetta 2 to get the best experience. Installing Rosetta 2 can be done from the command line like so:
softwareupdate --install-rosettaDownload: Docker Desktop for Mac with Intel chip, Docker Desktop for Mac with M1 chip
Final Words
After installing Docker Desktop, you’re ready to explore more about it. Continue moving and start learning the basics of Docker by reading the following articles:
- How to Install Docker Compose on Ubuntu
- Docker: How to Retag an Image
- Start, Pause, Restart, Stop, and Delete a Docker Container
- Docker: How to Name or Rename a Container
- Docker: How to See All Pulled Images
- Deleting unnecessary Images and Containers in Docker
You can also check out our Docker topic page for the latest tutorials, examples, tips, and tricks.
Рассмотрим установку Docker Desktop for Windows — это Community-версия Docker для систем Microsoft Windows.
Системные требования
- Windows 10 64-bit: Pro, Enterprise, Education (Build 16299 или выше).
Для успешного запуска Client Hyper-V в Windows 10 требуются следующие предварительные требования к оборудованию:
- 64 bit процессор c поддержкой Second Level Address Translation (SLAT).
- 4GB системной памяти.
- Поддержка аппаратной виртуализации на уровне BIOS должна быть включена в настройках BIOS.
Подготовка
Включаем функции Hyper-V Containers Window. Для этого переходим в панель управления — установка и удаление программ — включение или отключение компонентов Windows. Активируем пункт Hyper-V, который включает Hyper-V Managment Tools, Hyper-V Platform.
Также это можно выполнить через powershell или dism (все команды необходимо выполнять с правами администратора).
Powershell:
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V -All
DISM:
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /All /FeatureName:Microsoft-Hyper-V
Установка
Скачиваем установщик Docker (Docker Desktop Installer) с Docker Hub.
Установка Docker Desktop включает Docker Engine, Docker CLI client, Docker Compose, Notary, Kubernetes и Credential Helper. Контейнеры и образы, созданные с помощью Docker Desktop, используются всеми учетными записями пользователей на компьютерах, на которых он установлен. Это связано с тем, что все учетные записи Windows используют одну и ту же виртуальную машину для создания и запуска контейнеров. При использовании Docker Desktop WSL 2 невозможно обмениваться контейнерами и образами между учетными записями пользователей.
Запускаем установщик Docker Desktop Installer.exe и ожидаем пока он скачает все необходимые компоненты.
После установки система потребует перезагрузки. Перезагружаемся и входим в систему.
После входа может возникнут запрос на установку дополнительного компонента WSL2. Переходим по ссылке и скачиваем необходимый пакет с официального сайта Microsoft.
После скачивания выполняем установку WSL2, после которой снова потребуется перезагрузка.
Настройка и запуск приложения
Входим в систему и ждем запуска всех служб Docker. Когда все службы будут запущены, мы увидим в трее классический значок Docker — это значит что служба установлена и запущена. Далее можно запустить приложение Docker desktop. Далее можно изменить настройки Docker при необходимости:
Рисунок 1 — Изменение параметров Docker desktop
Далее управление Docker выполняется через Powershell. Проверяем версию и выполняем тестовый запуск контейнера:
Рисунок 2 — Проверка версии Docker
После выполнения всех этих действий, Docker готов к использованию.
Нужна помощь? Настройки docker/docker swarm/docker compose мы осуществляем в рамках услуги DevOps-аутсорсинг.
Docker is an open-source containerization platform that enables developers to package apps into containers and standardized executable components combining application source code with the operating system (OS) libraries and dependencies required to run that code in any environment. The Docker Engine and client aren’t included with Windows and need to be installed and configured individually. You need Docker in order to work with Windows Containers. Docker consists of the Docker Engine (dockerd.exe), and the Docker client (docker.exe). In this article, you’ll explore how to install and uninstall Docker Desktop in Windows.
To run containers on Windows Server, you need a physical server or virtual machine running Windows Server 2022, Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2019, or Windows Server 2016 as of the time of writing this article. More on this later. Kindly refer to these related guides: How to create and deploy a local Registry Server with Docker Image, how to Pull your first Nginx Container Image from Docker Hub and deploy it to your local machine, Azure DevOps and GitHub integration for Docker and Kubernetes deployment, how to create a static pod in Kubernetes, and how to install, register and start GitLab Runner on Windows.
Windows Requirements
GitLab Runner only supports the following versions of Windows as of the time of writing this piece which follows the support lifecycle for Windows. You can use the following hyperlink for more information.
- Windows Server 20H2.
- Windows Server 2004.
- Windows Server 1809.
This means that Docker only supports Docker Desktop on Windows for those versions of Windows 10 that are still within Microsoft’s servicing timeline:
- Long-Term Servicing Channel, versions for 5 years after their release date. Note that we don’t support versions that are on extended support.
- Furthermore, Semi-Annual Channel versions for 18 months after their release date. We don’t support these versions after mainstream support ends.
This is the case for both the Windows binaries that we distribute and also for the Docker executor.
You can create a free Docker account for personal or small business users, however, for larger businesses, there is a monthly fee. For more details, see the
- However, Our Docker Subscription Service Agreement includes a change to the terms of use for Docker Desktop
- It remains free for small businesses (fewer than 250 employees AND less than $10 million in revenue), personal use, education, and non-commercial open-source projects.
- It requires a paid subscription for professional use in larger enterprises.
- The effective date of these terms is August 31, 2021. There is a grace period until January 31, 2022 for those that will require a paid subscription to use Docker Desktop.
- Moreover, The existing Docker Free subscription has been renamed Docker Personal and we have introduced a Docker Business subscription .
- The Docker Pro, Team, and Business subscriptions include commercial use of Docker Desktop.
Key Features of Docker Desktop
Some of the key features of Docker Desktop include:
- In addition, Ability to containerize and share any application on any cloud platform, in multiple languages and frameworks
- Easy installation and setup of a complete Docker development environment
- Includes the latest version of Kubernetes
- Automatic updates to keep you up to date and secure
- Nonetheless, On Windows, the ability to toggle between Linux and Windows Server environments to build applications
- Consequently, Fast and reliable performance with native Windows Hyper-V virtualization
- Similarly, Ability to work natively on Linux through WSL 2 on Windows machines
- Volume mounting for code and data, including file change notifications and easy access to running containers on the localhost network
- In-container development and debugging with supported IDEs.
System requirements for Installing and Uninstalling Docker Desktop on Windows
Below are the hardware prerequisites are required to successfully run Client Hyper-V on Windows 10:
– Nevertheless, 64-bit processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT),
– 4GB system RAM, and
– BIOS-level hardware virtualization support must be enabled in the BIOS settings. And, If this is not done, you will be prompted with the following error “Please enable the Virtual Machine Platform Windows Feature and ensure Virtualization is enabled in the BIOS“.
Your Windows machine must meet the following requirements to successfully install and uninstall Docker Desktop on Windows.
1: Therefore, Windows 10 64-bit: Pro 2004 (build 19041) or higher, or Enterprise or Education 1909 (build 18363) or higher.
2: For the WSL2 backend, please enable the WSL 2 feature on Windows. Additionally, For detailed instructions, refer to these guides: What is Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), how to install WSL on Windows Server via Server Manager and PowerShell, and how to install WSL on Windows 10. You can install WSL with the following command wsl --install by entering the command either in PowerShell or the Command Prompt.
Alternatively, you can use the following command to install it very quickly as well.
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart
3: Download and install the WSL2 Linux kernel update package for x64 machines. You can also see this guide for more information Linux kernel update package.
4: Hyper-V and Containers Windows features must be enabled. Here is a similar guide to work you through how to install RSAT on Windows 10 via Windows features, and on a server, see how to install RSAT on Windows Server. You may also want to see this very detailed guide discussing “how to enable or disable DotNet Framework (NetFx3) via PowerShell, Control Panel, and DISM in Windows“.
5: To do this, launch the Windows Control Panel and click on Programs, and then on “Turn Windows features on or Off”.
Note:
As you can see, we already have the Hyper-V feature installed. We will have to check the “Container” feature as shown below.
Ensure both the Hyper-V and Containers Windows features must be enabled. When you are done, click on OK.
After these steps, Windows will search and apply the settings and you will be required to restart afterward.
Windows Server Containers use Hyper-V isolation by default on Windows 10 in order to provide developers with the same kernel version and configuration that will be used in production.
You need Docker in order to work with Windows Containers. Docker consists of the Docker Engine (dockerd.exe), and the Docker client (docker.exe). You can install Docker on Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise editions by using the following steps.
The Docker Desktop can be downloaded from the following link as shown below.
It typically downloads to your Downloads folder, or you can run it from the recent downloads bar at the bottom of your web browser.
– To install the Docker Desktop, double-click on the Docker Desktop Installer.exe to run the installer.
Ensure you install the latest version of the Docker engine to avoid vulnerabilities
Accept the User Account Control. You may want to learn how to turn UAC on or off in Windows.
When prompted, ensure the install required Windows components for WSL 2 option is selected on the Configuration page.
This will unpack and install as shown below
As you can see below, the installation has succeeded. Just Close and Logout
If you get this window close and restart, you may run into issues which means, the prerequisites defined above were not correctly follwed. I just had to simulate this on a different PC in my Lab. You have to click on close and restart and ensure you install WSL, the package update etc as defined above.
Note: If your admin account is different from your user account, you must add the user to the docker-users group. Run Computer Management as an administrator and navigate to Local Users and Groups > Groups > docker-users. Right-click to add the user to the group. Log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
Start Docker Desktop
The Docker Desktop does not start automatically after installation. To start Docker Desktop, search for Docker, and select Docker Desktop in the search results.
Note: You can just click on the Docker Desktop available on the desktop of your PC because we selected to have it installed on the Desktop.
The Docker menu displays the Docker Subscription Service Agreement window. It includes a change to the terms of use for Docker Desktop. Please refer to the 3rd paragraph above for more information.
As you can see, Docker is now installed and started.
You may want to sign into Docker Hub with your Docker IDas shown below
If you wish to check for updates after logging in, please navigate to the Software Updates and click on Check for Updates.
Now, let’s run some Docker commands. Below are some possible commands that you can run.
Currently, this is the version of Docker Desktop we are running
Before you can use Docker, you will need to install the container images. For more information, see docs for our container base images.
Containers and images created with Docker Desktop are shared between all user accounts on machines where it is installed. This is because all Windows accounts use the same VM to build and run containers. Note that it is not possible to share containers and images between user accounts when using the Docker Desktop WSL 2 backend. Nested virtualization scenarios, such as running Docker Desktop on a VMWare or Parallels instance might work, but there are no guarantees [Reference: Docker Docs].
Uninstall Docker Desktop
While you’ve learned how to install, let’s discuss how to uninstall Docker Desktop on Windows. Uninstalling Docker Desktop destroys Docker containers, images, volumes, and other Docker-related data local to the machine, and removes the files generated by the application. To uninstall Docker Desktop from your Windows machine, please follow the steps discussed below.
From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Apps > Apps & features as shown below
– Select Docker Desktop from the Apps & features list and then select Uninstall.
Alternatively, you could also launch Windows Control Panel, click on programs and Features and have the Docker Desktop uninstalled. Click Uninstall to confirm your selection.
To uninstall Docker on Windows Server 2016
From an elevated PowerShell session, use the Uninstall-Package and Uninstall-Module cmdlets to remove the Docker module and its corresponding Package Management Provider from your system, as shown in the following example:
Uninstall-Package -Name docker -ProviderName DockerMsftProvider
Uninstall-Module -Name DockerMsftProviderYou can find the Package Provider that you used to install Docker with PS C:\> Get-PackageProvider -Name *Docker*
Clean up Docker data and system components
After you uninstall Docker, you’ll need to remove Docker’s default networks so their configuration won’t remain on your system after Docker is gone. You can do this by running the following cmdlet:
Get-HNSNetwork | Remove-HNSNetworkTo remove Docker’s default networks on Windows Server 2016.
Get-ContainerNetwork | Remove-ContainerNetworkRun the following cmdlet to remove Docker’s program data from your system:
Remove-Item "C:\ProgramData\Docker" -RecurseRemove features associated with Docker/containers on Window
This includes the “Containers” feature, which is automatically enabled on any Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 when Docker is installed. It may also include the “Hyper-V” feature, which is automatically enabled on Windows 10 when Docker is installed but must be explicitly enabled on Windows Server 2016.
Note: The Hyper-V feature is a general virtualization feature that enables much more than just containers. Before disabling the Hyper-V feature, make sure there are no other virtualized components on your system that require Hyper-V.
To remove Windows features on Windows 10:
- Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off.
- Find the name of the feature or features you want to disable—in this case, Containers and (optionally) Hyper-V.
- Uncheck the box next to the name of the feature you want to disable.
- Select “OK”.
To remove Windows features on Windows Server 2016: From an elevated PowerShell session, run the following cmdlets to disable the Containers and (optionally) Hyper-V features from your system:
Remove-WindowsFeature Containers
Remove-WindowsFeature Hyper-VReboot your system
To finish uninstallation and cleanup, run the following cmdlet from an elevated PowerShell session to reboot your system:
Restart-Computer -ForceI hope you found this blog post helpful. By now, you should have ample knowledge on how to install and uninstall Docker Desktop on Windows. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comment session.
Docker is intended to benefit developers and system managers and makes it a component of a number of toolchains for DevOps (developers + activities). This implies that designers can concentrate their attention on writing code without worrying about the scheme that it will eventually run on. It also gives them the opportunity to take advantage of one of the thousands of programs intended to operate as part of their implementation in a container at Docker. Docker offers flexibility for the operational team and decreases possibly a smaller overhead footprint and lower overhead the number of devices required.
Let’s now deep dive into installation steps for docker on different platforms.
The community version of Docker for Microsoft Windows is Docker Desktop for Windows.Download from Docker Hub.
System Requirements
The software and hardware requirements need to operate Client Hyper-V on Windows 10 effectively are:
Software Requirements:
- Windows-10 64-bit system requirements: Pro, Enterprise or Education
- Windows characteristics of Hyper-V and Containers must be activated
Hardware Requirements:
- The support for virtualization of hardware-level Client Hyper-V in BIOS settings must be allowed with the 64-bit processor with second-level address translation (SLAT).
- Minimum 4 GB RAM
To run Docker Desktop, Microsoft Hyper-V is needed. The Windows installer Docker Desktop allows Hyper-V and restarts your computer if needed. VirtualBox no longer operates when Hyper-V is activated. All VirtualBox VM images are however maintained.
The DOCKer VMs (including the default one generated during the installation of the Toolbox) are no longer started. VirtualBox The Docker desktop can not use these VMs side-by-side. You can still handle remote VMs using the docker.
What is included in Installation?
The installation of Docker Desktop consists of the Docker Engine, Docker CLI, Docker Compose, Docker Machine, and Kitematic. Docker Desktop containers and images are shared among all user accounts on the machines where they are installed. All Windows accounts are building and running containers using the same VM. Nested virtualization situations, such as operating Docker Desktop with VMWare or Parallels, might operate. See Running Docker Desktop in nested situations for more data.
Installation steps
- To run the installer, double-click Docker Desktop Installer.exe to install Docker Desktop on Windows. The installer can be accessed from Docker Hub if you have not previously downloaded (Docker Desktop Installer.exe). It typically downloads to your download directory or can be executed at the bottom of your internet browser from the latest download bar.
- Follow the installation wizard directions for licensing, authorizing the installer and proceeding with the installation. If advised, authorize your system password during the installation of the Docker Desktop Installer. The networking elements, connections to the applications of Docker and the management of Hyper-V VMs need to be privately accessible.
- Click Finish in the setup window and launch the application Docker Desktop.
Start Docker Desktop
After installation, Docker Desktop will not begin automatically. Search for Docker and select the search outcomes for Docker Desktop.
If the whale icon remains stable in the status bar, Docker Desktop is up and running and can be accessed from any terminal window.
You also get a pop-up message with the next steps, as well as a link to this documentation, after the Docker Desktop app is installed.
When you’re done initializing, click on the whale icon in the Notifications region and pick About Docker to check that your recent version is available.
Install Docker on Mac
The very first step is to download the Docker Toolbox for Mac. Get the downloadable link- Download from Docker Hub
System Requirement
Docker Desktop for Mac starts only when all these requirements can be met:
- Mac hardware must be 2010 models or newer, including Extended Page Tables (EPT) and Unrestricted Mode, with Intel hardware to provide memory management unit (MMU) virtualization.
- This support can be checked to see if the following command is being run on your computer: sysctl kern.hv_support
- macOS Sierra 10.12 and newer versions of macOS are endorsed. The upgrade to the newest version of macOS is recommended.
- VirtualBox (incompatible with Docker Desktop on Mac) before version 4.3.30 must not be installed. It’s alright if you have a newer VirtualBox version installed.
Installation steps
- Double-click Docker.dmg and drag the whale Moby to the application folder to open the installer.
- In the Applications directory, double-click Docker.app to launch Docker. In the instance below, the applications folder is in the Grid view mode
You are led to allow Docker.app with your system password after starting it. Privileged access is required to install Docker app connections and networking elements.
- The whale in the top status bar shows that Docker runs from a terminal and is available.
- You will also get a success message, with the next steps and a link to this documentation, if you have just installed the app. To reject this pop-up, click on the whale in the status bar.
- To get Preferences and other options, click on the whale (whale menu).
- To check that you have the latest version, select About Docker.
Notes:
- Getting started provides an overview of Docker Desktop for Mac, basic Docker command examples, how to get help or give feedback, and links to all topics in the Docker Desktop for Mac guide.
- Troubleshooting describes common problems, workarounds, how to run and submit diagnostics, and submit issues.
Install Docker on Linux
Let’s use a Ubuntu example to begin installing Docker. If you don’t already have it, you can use Oracle Virtual Box to install a virtual Linux example. A straightforward Ubuntu server mounted on the Oracle Virtual Box is shown in the following screenshot. There is an OS user called a demo defined with full root access to the scheme:
Step 1 − We must first make sure you have the correct version of the Linux kernel running before installing Docker. Only version 3.8 or greater is intended for Docker on Linux kernel. We can do this with the instructions below.
Uname: The system data for the Linux system is returned by this method. This method will return the kernel name, kernel release, kernel version information on the Linux system.
uname -a
a − Used for ensuring the return of the system data.
Step 2 − You need to install packages from the internet onto the Linux system via the following command, the recent packages can be updated to the OS.
apt-get
Options
sudo− The sudo command is used to make sure the command runs with root access.
update− Update option ensures that all packages on the Linux system are updated.
sudo apt-get update
Step 3- The next step is to install the certificates needed to later download required Docker packages for a job with the Docker site. The following command can be used.
sudo apt-get install apt-transport-https ca-certificates
Step 4− Adding fresh GPG key will be the next step. This key must guarantee that the required packages for Docker are all encrypted.
This command is intended to download the key from hkp:/ha.pool.sks-keyservers.net:80 and add it to the adv keychain by means of the ID58118E89F3A912897C070ADBF76221572C52609D. Please note that to download the necessary Docker packages, this specific key is needed.
Step 5 − Next, you need to add the appropriate site to docker.list of the apt package manager, depending on the version of Ubuntu which you hold, to allow it to detect and download the Docker packages from the Docker site.
- Precise 12.04 (LTS) ─ deb https://apt.dockerproject.org/repoubuntu-precise main
- Trusty 14.04 (LTS) ─ deb https://apt.dockerproject.org/repo/ ubuntu-trusty main
- Wily 15.10 ─ deb https://apt.dockerproject.org/repo ubuntu-wily main
- Xenial 16.04 (LTS) — https://apt.dockerproject.org/repo ubuntu-xenial main
echo "deb https://apt.dockerproject.org/repo ubuntu-trusty main” | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list
Step 6 –The next step is to update the packages on Ubuntu scheme with the apt-get update command.
Step 7 ‐ if we want to make sure that the package manager points towards the correct repository then we can do this by issuing the apt-cache command.
apt-cache policy docker-engine
Step 8– Edit the update command apt-get to guarantee that all local system packages are up-to-date.
Step 9- The Linux-image-extra-* kernel packages that allow the user to use the aufs storage driver are required for Ubuntu Trusty, Wily and Xenial. The newer variants of Docker use this engine.
The following command can be used:
sudo apt-get install linux-image-extra-$(uname -r) linux-image-extra-virtual
Step 10− Installing Docker is the final step and this can be done with the following command:
sudo apt-get install –y docker-engine
Here, apt-get utilizes the installation feature to download and install Docker from the Docker page. The Docker engine is the official package for Ubuntu based devices by the Docker Corporation.
The docker running version can be checked by running below command:
docker version
- How to Install Docker on Windows?
- Troubleshooting Docker Installation Issues
- Conclusion
If you’re new to Docker and want to get started on Windows, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Docker on Windows and provide you with all the necessary information to kick-start your Docker journey. So, let’s dive in!
How to Install Docker on Windows?
To get started with Docker on Windows, follow these simple steps:
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Check System Requirements: Before installing Docker, ensure that your Windows system meets the minimum requirements for running Docker. Docker requires Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (64-bit), with the Hyper-V feature enabled.
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Download Docker: Visit the Docker website (link) and download the Docker Desktop installer for Windows. The installer package includes everything you need to run Docker on your Windows machine.
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Run the Installer: Once the download is complete, double-click the installer file to launch the installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions, and Docker Desktop will be installed on your Windows machine.
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Configure Docker: After the installation is complete, Docker Desktop should start automatically. If not, search for «Docker Desktop» in the Start menu and launch it manually.
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Enable WSL 2 Engine: Docker Desktop requires the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) engine to run containers. If you don’t have WSL 2 enabled, Docker will prompt you to enable it during the initial setup. Follow the prompts to enable WSL 2.
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Sign in to Docker Hub: Docker Desktop allows you to sign in to Docker Hub, a cloud-based repository for Docker images. Signing in to Docker Hub enables access to a vast collection of pre-built Docker images. You can sign in using your Docker ID or create a new account if you don’t have one.
That’s it! You have successfully installed Docker on your Windows machine. Now you can start using Docker to build, ship, and run containerized applications.
Troubleshooting Docker Installation Issues
Sometimes, you might encounter issues during the Docker installation process. Here are a few common problems and their solutions:
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«Docker: command not found» Error: If you see this error message after installing Docker, it might be due to the Docker executable not being in your system’s PATH variable. To fix this, ensure that the Docker executable’s location is added to the PATH variable.
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«Docker: command not found» Error in ZSH: If you’re using the ZSH shell and encounter the «command not found» error when running Docker commands, it may be because the ZSH shell doesn’t recognize the Docker executable location. To fix this, add the Docker executable’s location to your ZSH config file.
For more troubleshooting tips and solutions to common Docker installation issues, check out our articles:
- bash: docker: command not found
- ZSH: command not found: docker
- Docker command not found on Mac — 2023 solution
- How to start Docker daemon on Mac OS
- Is the Docker Daemon Running on MacOs
Conclusion
Installing Docker on Windows is the first step towards exploring the world of containerization and maximizing your development efficiency. With Docker, you can easily package your applications and dependencies into portable containers, reducing the friction between environments and streamlining the deployment process.
In this article, we provided you with a comprehensive guide on how to install Docker on Windows. We also discussed some common troubleshooting tips for resolving installation issues. Now it’s time for you to jump in and start leveraging the power of Docker to build, ship, and run your applications with ease.
If you found this article helpful, you might also be interested in these related topics:
- Docker: What Is It and How Does It Work?
- Docker vs. Virtual Machine: Choosing the Right Containerization Solution
- Introduction to Containerization: Revolutionize Your Application Deployment
- Managing Microservices with Docker Swarm and Kubernetes
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Container Orchestration
Happy containerizing!
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FAQs
What are the system requirements to install Docker on Windows?
Before installing Docker, ensure that your Windows system meets the minimum requirements: Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (64-bit), with Hyper-V feature enabled.
Where can I download Docker for Windows?
You can download Docker Desktop for Windows from the official Docker website.
How do I install Docker on Windows?
Download the Docker Desktop installer for Windows, run the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions.
What is WSL 2 Engine and do I need it to run Docker on Windows?
WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is required to run Docker on Windows. Docker Desktop will prompt you to enable it during the installation process.
How do I troubleshoot ‘Docker: command not found’ error?
Make sure the Docker executable location is added to your system’s PATH variable.
What should I do if I encounter ‘Docker: command not found’ error in ZSH shell?
Add the Docker executable location to your ZSH config file.
Why should I use Docker?
Docker enables you to package applications and dependencies into portable containers, making it easier to maintain consistency across different environments and streamline the deployment process.
How can I contribute to the Docker community?
You can contribute to the Docker community by participating in forums, contributing code to open-source projects, writing blog posts, and sharing your knowledge with others.