Can I use Docker on Windows 10 Home?

It explains that it is possible to use Docker in Windows 10 Home by leveraging a Linux virtual machine and having Docker containers running on it.

How do I put Docker on my desktop Windows 10 Home?

Step 5: Installing Docker on Windows 10

1. Download the latest release of Docker Desktop.
2. Follow the usual installation instructions to install Docker Desktop.
3. Start Docker Desktop from the Windows Start menu.
4. From the Docker menu, select Settings > General.
5. Make sure that ‘Use the WSL 2 base engine’ is selected.

Does Docker require Windows 10 pro?

2 Answers. Docker for Windows requires Hyper-V, and Hyper-V requires Windows 10 Pro (or Windows Server). So no, you can’t run Docker without upgrading.

Can Docker run on Windows virtual machine?

The answer is a resounding “yes.” At the most basic level VMs are a great place for Docker hosts to run. Whether it’s a vSphere VM or a Hyper-V VM or an AWS EC2 instance, all of them will serve equally well as a Docker host.

Can I run Docker without Docker desktop?

You are able to run docker in WSL without Docker Desktop.

How do I run a Docker container in Windows 10?

Prerequisites

1. Ensure your machine is running Windows 10, updated to version 2004, Build 18362 or higher.
2. Install WSL and set up a user name and password for your Linux distribution running in WSL 2.
3. Install Visual Studio Code (optional).
4. Install Windows Terminal (optional).

Can I install VirtualBox on Windows 10 home?

Yes, You Can Run Docker AND Virtualbox on Windows 10 Home.

Is Docker Desktop for Windows free?

Docker Desktop is licensed as part of a free (Personal) or paid Docker subscription (Pro, Team or Business). Docker Desktop may be used for free as part of a Docker Personal subscription for: Small companies (fewer than 250 employees AND less than $10 million in annual revenue)

Why should you use Docker?

Docker is a basic tool, like git or java, that you should start incorporating into your daily development and ops practices. Use Docker as version control system for your entire app’s operating system. Use Docker when you want to distribute/collaborate on your app’s operating system with a team.

How to stop Docker desktop on Windows?

– From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Apps > Apps & features. – Select Docker Desktop from the Apps & features list and then select Uninstall. – Click Uninstall to confirm your selection.

How to check Docker version?

But probably a lot easier if you right click on the windows icon in the lower left corner, pick Apps and Features and click Docker Desktop in the list on the right hand side of the new window. You will see a version number like 2.2.0.3 or similar. This is the version of Docker Desktop.

How do I upgrade Docker?

Docker Architecture.