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Simple docker step by step how to install docker with explanation

Hey there, today we’re going to walk through how to install Docker, a popular platform that allows you to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of applications. Don’t worry, this guide has been designed to make the whole process as easy as possible for you.

Get Ready

Before we jump in, double-check your system to confirm it meets the necessary requirements. You’ll need a 64-bit system running Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (for Docker Desktop) or a version of Linux (for Docker CE).

Getting Docker

For Windows users:

  1. Go to the Docker Hub website (https://hub.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-windows/).
  2. Find the ‘Get Docker’ button and click it.
  3. The download should start automatically.

For Linux users (Ubuntu example):

  1. Open a terminal window.
  2. Update the package list by entering sudo apt-get update.
  3. Now, you install Docker by typing sudo apt-get install docker-ce.

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Install Docker

After the Docker executable is downloaded, you’re ready to install it.

For Windows users:

  1. Look for the downloaded file in your Downloads folder (usually Docker Desktop Installer.exe) and double-click it.
  2. The installer should take care of the rest. So just follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

For Linux users:

  1. Docker usually starts automatically after it’s installed. If not, use this command sudo systemctl start docker.
  2. Verify the installation by checking the Docker version with docker --version.

Post-Installation Steps

After the installation is finished, you might want to test it to make sure it’s working correctly.

Try running the hello-world Docker image:

  1. Open your terminal or Command Prompt.
  2. Type docker run hello-world and press enter.
  3. If Docker is correctly installed, you’ll see a message saying that Docker is working perfectly and your installation appears to be correct.

There you go! You have successfully installed Docker on your machine. Now you can start creating, deploying, and managing your applications using Docker. Happy coding!

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