How to Install Docker on Windows 10

Docker is a popular platform for developing, testing, and deploying applications. The following tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Docker on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before you get started with the Docker installation, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• A 64-bit version of Windows 10
• Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later
• The Hyper-V feature enabled
• At least 4GB of RAM

Steps to Install Docker on Windows 10

Follow the steps below to install Docker on Windows 10:

1. Go to Docker's website and download the Docker Desktop for Windows installer.

2. Double-click the installer to begin the installation process.

3. In the installation wizard, select the "Use Windows containers instead of Linux containers" option if you plan on running only Windows containers. Otherwise, select the "Use Linux containers" option if you plan on running both Windows and Linux containers.

4. Click on the "Install" button to begin the installation process.

5. Docker will now download and install all the necessary components. This process may take several minutes.

6. Once the installation is complete, click on the "Close" button.

7. Docker is now installed on your system. You can verify this by opening a command prompt and running the following command:

   docker version
   

   This command will display the version of Docker installed on your system.

Conclusion

By following the steps in this tutorial, you should now have Docker installed and ready to use on your Windows 10 system. With Docker, you can easily develop, test, and deploy applications using containers.

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