Installation Of Dokcer In Windows

To install Docker Desktop on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Check System Requirements:

   • Ensure your system meets the Docker Desktop system requirements:

     • Windows 10 64-bit: Pro, Enterprise, or Education (Build 16299 or later).

     • Hyper-V and Containers Windows features must be enabled.

2. Download Docker Desktop:

   • Go to the Docker Desktop for Windows download page.

   • Click on the download link to get the Docker Desktop installer.

3. Install Docker Desktop:

   • Run the installer you downloaded.

   • Follow the installation instructions:

     • Accept the terms.

     • Authorize the installer to make changes to your system.

     • Click "Install".

   • The installation process will enable the necessary Windows features (Hyper-V and Containers) and restart your computer if needed.

4. Complete the Installation:

   • After the system restarts, Docker Desktop will continue the installation.

   • Once completed, Docker Desktop will start automatically.

5. Start Docker Desktop:

   • Open Docker Desktop from the Start menu.

   • You will be prompted to sign in with a Docker ID. If you don't have one, you can create one for free.

6. Verify Installation:

   • Open a command prompt or PowerShell.

   • Run the command: docker --version

   • This should display the Docker version installed on your system.

7. Configure Docker Desktop:

   • Open Docker Desktop and go to "Settings".

   • Configure any necessary settings, such as resource limits (CPU, memory), and network settings.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide:

Step 1: Check System Requirements

Ensure your Windows version is compatible and that Hyper-V is enabled:

• Open PowerShell as Administrator and run

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  dism.exe /Online /Enable-Feature /All /FeatureName:Microsoft-Hyper-V

• Restart your computer if prompted.

Step 2: Download Docker Desktop

• Visit the Docker Desktop for Windows download page.

• Click on "Download Docker Desktop for Windows".

  

Step 3: Install Docker Desktop

• Run the downloaded installer.

• Accept the license agreement and proceed with the installation.

• If Hyper-V or Containers features are not enabled, Docker Desktop will enable them for you and prompt a restart.

Step 4: Complete the Installation

• After restarting, Docker Desktop will complete the installation automatically.

• Docker Desktop will launch, and you can sign in with your Docker ID.

Step 5: Start Docker Desktop

• Open Docker Desktop from the Start menu.

• Sign in with your Docker ID.

Step 6: Verify Installation

• Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run

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  docker --version

• You should see the Docker version information.

Step 7: Configure Docker Desktop

• Open Docker Desktop and go to "Settings" to adjust configurations such as resource limits (CPU, memory) and network settings.

You now have Docker Desktop installed and configured on your Windows machine.