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bookInstalling Docker on Your System

Installing Docker on your system enables you to build, run, and manage containerized applications with ease. The process varies slightly depending on your operating system, but the fundamental steps remain consistent across Windows, macOS.

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To install docker, we have a special article on our platform.

Post-Installation Checks and Troubleshooting

After installing Docker, you must verify that the installation was successful and that Docker is running correctly. Use the following post-installation checks and troubleshooting steps:

  • Open a terminal or command prompt and run docker --version to confirm Docker is installed;
  • Run docker run hello-world to test if Docker can pull and run containers;
  • Ensure the Docker service or Docker Desktop is running in your system tray or background processes.

By completing these checks, you ensure your Docker environment is ready for use and resolve common setup issues before moving forward to more advanced Docker tasks.

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bookInstalling Docker on Your System

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Installing Docker on your system enables you to build, run, and manage containerized applications with ease. The process varies slightly depending on your operating system, but the fundamental steps remain consistent across Windows, macOS.

Note
Note

To install docker, we have a special article on our platform.

Post-Installation Checks and Troubleshooting

After installing Docker, you must verify that the installation was successful and that Docker is running correctly. Use the following post-installation checks and troubleshooting steps:

  • Open a terminal or command prompt and run docker --version to confirm Docker is installed;
  • Run docker run hello-world to test if Docker can pull and run containers;
  • Ensure the Docker service or Docker Desktop is running in your system tray or background processes.

By completing these checks, you ensure your Docker environment is ready for use and resolve common setup issues before moving forward to more advanced Docker tasks.

question mark

Which of the following are appropriate steps to verify your Docker installation and troubleshoot common setup issues? Select all that apply.

Select the correct answer

Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

SectionΒ 1. ChapterΒ 4
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