Docker Tutorial — Installing Docker
This chapter walks you through installing Docker on Linux, macOS, and Windows, plus essential post-install steps and CLI basics.
What’s in this Chapter?
| # | Topic | Permalink |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Install Docker on Linux | Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Docker Engine |
| 2 | Install on macOS & Windows | Docker Desktop, WSL2, Apple Silicon |
| 3 | Post-Install Steps | Docker group, daemon config, systemd |
| 4 | Docker CLI Basics | docker version, info, help, management commands |
| 5 | Verify Installation | hello-world, interactive containers |
| 6 | Practice Exercises | Hands-on labs and questions |
Chapter Overview
Before you can build or run containers, you need Docker installed on your machine. The installation differs by platform — Linux uses Docker Engine directly, while macOS and Windows use Docker Desktop (which runs a Linux VM behind the scenes).
What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Chapter
- Install Docker on any major platform
- Configure Docker for non-root usage
- Use basic Docker CLI commands
- Verify your installation works correctly
- Understand the difference between Docker Engine and Docker Desktop
