2: Getting Docker
Lots of tools exist that allow you to build and run OCI containers. However, this is a getting started book, so we’ll focus on two of the easiest:
- Docker Desktop
- Multipass
We’ll also show you how to get a Docker Account (they’re free) and how to install the Git command line tool so you can download the sample apps.
The chapter is divided as follows:
- Docker Desktop
- Multipass
- Docker Hub and Docker accounts
- Install the git CLI
Docker Desktop
Docker Desktop is the best way to work with Docker. It’s simple to install, has a great UI, and you get the full Docker experience.
If you install Docker Desktop, you can follow along with every example without any extra effort.
Figure 2.1 shows the Containers tab of Docker Desktop. It ...
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