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Installing Docker on Various Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Here is a detailed guide on installing Docker on various platforms:

Installing Docker on Windows

  • Visit the official Docker website(https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop) and download Docker Desktop for Windows.
  • Run the Docker Desktop installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • During the installation, you may be prompted to enable Hyper-V (or WSL 2) on your computer.
  • Once the installation is complete, launch Docker Desktop from the Start menu.

 

Installing Docker on macOS

  • Visit the official Docker website(https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop) and download Docker Desktop for macOS.
  • Open the installer file and drag the Docker icon into the Applications folder.
  • Launch Docker from Launchpad or the Applications folder.
  • During the initial setup, Docker Desktop may request access to your system and display a Docker icon in the menu bar.

 

Installing Docker on Linux (general method)

  • Visit the official Docker website(https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/) and select the appropriate Docker version for your Linux distribution.
  • Follow the installation instructions specific to your Linux distribution. The Docker installation process for Linux usually involves adding the current user to the docker group and installing necessary dependencies.

 

Installing Docker on Ubuntu

  • Open a terminal and run the following commands to install Docker on Ubuntu: 
    sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker.io
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker​
  • Check the installed Docker version using the command: docker --version.

 

Installing Docker on CentOS

  • Open a terminal and run the following commands to install Docker on CentOS: 
    sudo yum install -y yum-utils
sudo yum-config-manager --add-repo https://download.docker.com/linux/centos/docker-ce.repo
sudo yum install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker
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  • Check the installed Docker version using the command: docker --version.

 

Remember to refer to the specific documentation for your platform to ensure successful installation of Docker on your computer.