Docker Installation
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Docker Installation
(Docker Desktop Installer-4-21-1)
[1] Introduction
This guide is based on the Docker Desktop on Windows guide. | Refer: https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install/ | |
Requirement: | WSL 2 backend | |
WSL version 1.1.3.0 or above.
Windows 11 64-bit: Home or Pro version 21H2 or higher, or Enterprise or Education version 21H2 or higher.
Windows 10 64-bit: Home or Pro 21H2 (build 19044) or higher, or Enterprise or Education 21H2 (build 19044) or higher.
Enable the WSL 2 feature on Windows. For detailed instructions, refer to the Microsoft documentation.
The following hardware prerequisites are required to successfully run WSL 2 on Windows 10 or Windows 11:
64-bit processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)
4GB system RAM
BIOS-level hardware virtualization support must be enabled in the BIOS settings. For more information, see Virtualization.
Download and install the Linux kernel update package.
[2] Download Docker Installer
Download the installer file from: | https://desktop.docker.com/win/main/amd64/Docker%20Desktop%20Installer.exe | The Docker installation is based on version 4.21.1 (released on 2023-07-03) | https://desktop.docker.com/win/main/amd64/114176/Docker%20Desktop%20Installer.exe | |
[3] Run installation
Run the installer file. |
Click OK to proceed |
Installation process starts. |
Wait for the unpacking process to be completed. |
The installation process succeeded. |
Click the close button. |
[4] Run Docker Desktop application.
Click the Windows START button. | Search for the Docker application. | Click Run As administrator. | |
Accept the terms and conditions. |
Click Accept |
Sign In to Docker system |
It is optional for you to sign up |
If you choose to sign up for a Docker account, you will be forwarded to web registration. |
Upon completion of registration click Open to get back to Docker Desktop |
Docker may ask you some questions. |
You may choose to skip. |
Docker Desktop Dashboard now appears. |
You are now ready for the next exercise. |