Docker is a popular platform for containerization. It allows developers to easily package and distribute their applications as isolated containers, which can run on any platform that supports Docker. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Docker on macOS.
Before you start, make sure that your macOS version meets the following requirements:
You will also need administrative privileges on your macOS machine.
To download Docker for macOS, go to the Docker Community Edition for Mac webpage. Click the "Download from Docker Store" button to download the Docker installation package.
Docker.dmg file to open the Docker installer.You will see a new whale icon in the menu bar, which indicates that Docker is running.
To verify that Docker is installed correctly on your macOS machine, open the Terminal app and type the following command:
docker version
If Docker is installed correctly, you will see the version information displayed in the console.
To create your first Docker container, run the following command:
docker run hello-world
This command will download and run the hello-world image from the Docker Hub, which is a standard Docker image used for testing and demonstration purposes.
You will see the following message in the console:
Hello from Docker!
This message shows that your installation appears to be working correctly.
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Congratulations, you have successfully installed Docker on your macOS machine!
Docker is a powerful containerization platform that allows you to easily package and distribute your applications as isolated containers. In this tutorial, we walked you through the process of installing Docker on macOS and creating your first Docker container. Now you can start exploring the world of Docker and realize the benefits it brings to your development workflow.
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