Docker Desktop Installation Guide


Introduction


Docker Desktop is a powerful tool for building, testing, and running Docker containers on Windows and macOS. In this guide, we'll walk you through the installation process for Docker Desktop on these platforms.


Prerequisites

  • A 64-bit Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise version or macOS 10.13 or later
  • Virtualization must be enabled in your BIOS
  • A Docker Hub account (for pulling Docker images from the cloud)


Step 1: Download Docker Desktop


Go to the official Docker website to download Docker Desktop for your platform:


Step 2: Install Docker Desktop on Windows


  1. Run the installer you downloaded.
  2. Follow the installation prompts to complete the setup.
  3. Once the installation is complete, click the Docker Desktop icon to launch it.

Step 3: Install Docker Desktop on macOS


  1. Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the Docker icon to your Applications folder.
  2. Launch Docker from the Applications folder.
  3. Follow any additional prompts to finalize the installation.

Step 4: Set up Docker Desktop


After installation, Docker Desktop will start automatically. You'll need to log in to your Docker Hub account. If you don't have one, you can create one at Docker Hub Sign Up.



Step 5: Verify Docker Installation


To verify that Docker has been installed correctly, open a terminal or command prompt and type the following command:

docker --version

If Docker is installed correctly, it will display the Docker version number.



Step 6: Run Your First Docker Container


To test Docker, you can run a simple container. Type the following command:

docker run hello-world

If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message from Docker.



Conclusion

You've successfully installed Docker Desktop on your system! Docker Desktop allows you to manage containers and images with ease, making it an essential tool for developers and DevOps professionals.



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