How to Install DockSTARTer on Windows 11

DockSTARTer is a tool that can help you set up and maintain dockerized services. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install DockSTARTer on Windows 11 operating system using Git Bash.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with this tutorial, you should have the following prerequisites:

• Windows 11 OS
• Admin access to your computer
• Git Bash installed on your computer

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install DockSTARTer on your Windows 11 operating system:

1. Open the Git Bash terminal on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Clone the DockSTARTer repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/GhostWriters/DockSTARTer.git ~/.docker/DockSTARTer

This command will clone the DockSTARTer repository to the ~/.docker/DockSTARTer directory on your computer.

3. Change your working directory to the ~/.docker/DockSTARTer directory by running the following command:

cd ~/.docker/DockSTARTer

4. Run the setup script by running the following command:

./main.sh install

This command will start the DockSTARTer installation process. The script will install the necessary dependencies and prompt you to configure your settings.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure your settings. You will be asked to choose your timezone, preferred editor, and other settings.

6. Once the installation is complete, you can start using DockSTARTer to manage your dockerized services.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now have DockSTARTer installed on your Windows 11 operating system. DockSTARTer can help you set up and maintain dockerized services, making it easier to manage your applications in a development environment.

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