Docker is a popular containerization technology that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in a self-contained environment. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Docker on Ubuntu.
Prerequisites:
Before we begin, you will need to have access to a Ubuntu server or desktop with sudo privileges.
Step 1: Update Package Repository
First, we need to update the package repository to ensure that we have the latest version of Docker.
To do this, open a terminal window and enter the following command:
sudo apt update
Step 2: Install Docker Dependencies
Next, we need to install the dependencies required for Docker to run.
To do this, enter the following command:
sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-release
Step 3: Add Docker GPG Key
We now need to add the Docker GPG key to the system.
Enter the following command to download and add the key:
curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg
Step 4: Add Docker Repository
Once we have added the key, we need to add the Docker repository to the system.
Enter the following command to add the repository:
echo "deb [arch=amd64 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
Step 5: Install Docker
Now that we have added the repository, we can install Docker.
Enter the following command to install Docker:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io
Step 6: Verify Docker Installation
Once the installation is complete, we can verify that Docker is installed correctly by running the following command:
sudo docker run hello-world
This will download a test image and run it in a container.
If everything is working correctly, you should see the following message:
Hello from Docker!
This message shows that your installation appears to be working correctly.
Step 7: Manage Docker as a Non-root User
By default, Docker commands can only be run by the root user. However, it is recommended to use Docker as a non-root user for security reasons.
To allow a non-root user to use Docker, you can add the user to the docker group.
Enter the following command to add the current user to the docker group:
sudo usermod -aG docker ${USER}
Then, log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
Step 8: Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Docker on Ubuntu. You can now use Docker to create, deploy, and run applications in a self-contained environment.
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