Want to install Docker on your system? 🐳 In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the complete installation process for Docker on **Windows** and **Linux** step by step. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this guide will help you set up Docker and get started with containerized applications. — ### **What You’ll Learn in This Video:** ✅ What is Docker & Why You Should Use It ✅ How to Install Docker on Windows (Using Docker Desktop) ✅ How to Install Docker on Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS) ✅ Running Your First Docker Container ✅ Verifying Docker Installation — ## **Why Use Docker?** – 🚀 Simplifies development and deployment with containers – 🔄 Ensures consistency across different environments – 💡 Runs applications faster with lightweight containers – ☁️ Easily integrates with cloud platforms — ## **How to Install Docker on Windows** ### **Step 1: Download Docker Desktop** 🔗 [Download Docker Desktop for Windows](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) ### **Step 2: Install Docker** – Run the downloaded `.exe` file – Follow the installation wizard – Enable **WSL 2** (Windows Subsystem for Linux) during setup (recommended) ### **Step 3: Verify Installation** Open **PowerShell** and run: “`powershell
docker –version
docker run hello-world
“`
If Docker is installed successfully, you should see a confirmation message. — ## **How to Install Docker on Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS)** ### **Step 1: Update Package Lists** “`bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y # Ubuntu/Debian
sudo yum update -y # CentOS
“` ### **Step 2: Install Required Dependencies** “`bash
sudo apt install -y ca-certificates curl gnupg # Ubuntu/Debian
sudo yum install -y yum-utils # CentOS
“` ### **Step 3: Add Docker Repository & Install Docker** #### **For Ubuntu/Debian:** “`bash
curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg –dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg
echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg –print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list – /dev/null
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io
“` #### **For CentOS:** “`bash
sudo yum-config-manager –add-repo https://download.docker.com/linux/centos/docker-ce.repo
sudo yum install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io
“` ### **Step 4: Start and Enable Docker** “`bash
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker
“` ### **Step 5: Verify Installation** “`bash
docker –version
sudo docker run hello-world
“` — ## **Who Is This Tutorial For?** – Developers setting up Docker for the first time – DevOps professionals looking to containerize applications – Anyone interested in using Docker for software development — ## **Resources Mentioned in This Video:** – 🐳 Docker Official Website: [https://www.docker.com/](https://www.docker.com/) – 📜 Docker Documentation: [https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/) — ## **Pro Tips for a Smooth Installation:** ✅ Ensure **WSL 2** is enabled on Windows for better performance. ✅ Add your user to the **Docker group** in Linux to run Docker without `sudo`: “`bash
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
newgrp docker
“`
✅ Restart your system after installation to apply changes. — ## **Don’t Forget to Subscribe!** If this video helped you, please **like, share, and subscribe** for more DevOps and cloud tutorials! 🚀 Have any questions? Drop them in the comments below! ### **Hashtags:** #Docker #InstallDocker #Windows #Linux #DockerTutorial #DevOps #Containerization #CloudComputing #DockerDesktop #Ubuntu #CentOS Get started with Docker today and take your development to the next level! 🔥🐳