Docker

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Docker

Docker

Download

Download Docker Desktop from the official website:
download link

Choose the installer for your operating system:

  • Windows (Docker Desktop for Windows)
  • macOS (Docker Desktop for Mac – Intel or Apple Silicon)

Windows Installation

Installation Steps

  1. Download Docker Desktop for Windows.
  2. Run the installer.
  3. During installation, ensure the following:
    • Enable Use WSL 2 instead of Hyper-V (recommended)
    • Allow required components to install (WSL 2, Linux kernel updates)
  4. Restart the system if prompted.

Verify Installation

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:

docker --version

Then verify Docker is running:

docker run hello-world

If you see a “Hello from Docker!” message, the installation is successful.

Common Windows Issues

If Docker reports that WSL 2 is not installed:

Install WSL 2 manually:

wsl --install

Restart your machine and try again.

If Docker fails to start, ensure:

  • Virtualization is enabled in BIOS.
  • WSL is enabled in Windows Features.

macOS Installation

Installation Steps

  1. Download Docker Desktop for macOS.
  2. Open the .dmg file.
  3. Drag Docker.app into the Applications folder.
  4. Start Docker Desktop from Applications.

Verify Installation

Open Terminal and run:

docker --version

Then run:

docker run hello-world

If the container runs successfully, Docker is installed correctly.

Post-Installation Setup

Enable Kubernetes (Optional)

Open Docker Desktop → Settings → Kubernetes → Enable Kubernetes.

We will not cover it in this course.