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docker installation on Windows
To install Docker on Windows, you can follow these steps:
Check system requirements: Ensure that your Windows version meets the minimum requirements for running Docker. Docker requires Windows 10 Professional or Enterprise (64-bit) or Windows Server 2016 or later.
Download Docker Desktop: Visit the Docker website (https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop) and download the Docker Desktop installer for Windows.
Run the installer: Once the installer is downloaded, run it and follow the on-screen instructions to install Docker Desktop. During the installation, it may prompt you to enable Hyper-V and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) features if they are not already enabled.
Configure Docker settings: After the installation is complete, Docker Desktop should launch automatically. In the system tray, you'll see the Docker icon. Right-click on the icon and select "Settings" to configure Docker settings. You can adjust settings such as resource allocation, network configuration, and more.
Verify installation: Open a command prompt or PowerShell window and run the following command to verify that Docker is installed correctly:
docker version
This command should display the version information for both the Docker client and server.
Test Docker: You can now start using Docker by running containers. For example, you can try running a simple "Hello World" container:
arduinodocker run hello-world
Docker will download the "Hello World" image and run it in a container. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a message indicating that Docker is working.
That's it! You now have Docker installed on your Windows machine. You can continue exploring Docker and running containers using the Docker command-line interface (CLI) or tools like Docker Compose.
Note: The steps above assume you are installing Docker Desktop, which is the recommended version for most developers. If you have specific requirements or prefer a different Docker variant (e.g., Docker Toolbox), you can refer to the Docker documentation for alternative installation instructions.