Setting Up Docker

Welcome! This guide will walk you through the process of installing Docker on various platforms, setting up Docker Desktop, and running your first container.

Installing Docker on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Docker is available on all major operating systems. Follow the instructions below for your platform:

Windows

  1. Download Docker Desktop for Windows.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
  3. Ensure that the "Use WSL 2 instead of Hyper-V" option is selected during installation.
  4. Restart your computer when prompted.

macOS

  1. Download Docker Desktop for macOS.
  2. Open the downloaded `.dmg` file and drag Docker to the Applications folder.
  3. Launch Docker and complete the setup process.

Linux

On Linux, you'll install Docker Engine:

  1. Update your package index:
  2. sudo apt update
  3. Install Docker with the following commands:
  4. sudo apt install docker.io
  5. Enable and start Docker:
  6. 
    sudo systemctl enable docker
    sudo systemctl start docker
                

Setting Up Docker Desktop

After installing Docker Desktop, follow these steps:

  1. Open Docker Desktop from your Applications or Start menu.
  2. Sign in with your Docker Hub account (or create one here).
  3. Verify that Docker is running by checking the Docker icon in your taskbar or menu bar.

Running Your First Container

Let’s test Docker by running a simple container:

  1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
  2. Run the following command to pull and start a test container:
  3. docker run hello-world
  4. If everything is set up correctly, you will see a message confirming that Docker is working.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Docker, set up Docker Desktop, and run your first container. You’re now ready to start exploring Docker’s powerful features.

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