Docker is a powerful tool that allows developers to easily run and manage containerized applications. In this blog post, we will be showing you how to set up Docker on a Windows 10 machine using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2.
Before you begin, you will need to make sure your machine meets the following prerequisites:
Windows 10 version 2004 or later
Virtualization enabled in the BIOS
To enable WSL 2 on your machine:
Open the "Settings" app and go to "Update & Security" > "Windows Update".
Click on the "Check for updates" button and install any available updates.
Open the "Settings" app again and go to "Apps" > "Apps & features".
Click on the "Programs and Features" link, then click on the "Turn Windows features on or off" link.
In the list of features, select "Windows Subsystem for Linux" and click the "OK" button.
You will be prompted to restart your machine. Click the "Restart now" button to do so.
To install WSL 2:
Open the "Microsoft Store" app and search for "Ubuntu".
Click on the "Ubuntu" app and click the "Get" button to install it.
Once the installation is complete, click the "Launch" button to open the Ubuntu terminal.
You will be prompted to create a user account for Ubuntu. Follow the prompts to do so.
To install Docker:
- Open the Ubuntu terminal and update the package manager's package list by running the following command:
sudo apt update
- Install Docker by running the following command:
sudo apt install docker.io
To verify the installation:
- Check the version of Docker that has been installed by running the following command:
docker --version
- Check that Docker is running by running the following command:
docker run hello-world
And that's it! You should now have Docker installed and running on your Windows 10 machine using WSL 2. With Docker, you can easily run and manage containerized applications, making it a valuable tool for developers. We hope this blog post has been helpful in getting started with Docker on Windows 10.