An integrated, easy-to-deploy development environment for building, debugging and testing Docker apps on a Windows PC. Docker for Windows is a native Windows app deeply integrated with Hyper-V virtualization, networking and file system, making it the fastest and most reliable Docker environment for Windows.

Win 10 OS: Base machine must have Windows 10 Anniversary Edition or Creators Update (Professional or Enterprise). Following PS will automatically detect the OS version and configure Docker accordingly.

Get code to install and configure docker for windows

After installation Docker for Windows defaults to running Linux containers. Switch to Windows containers using either the Docker tray-menu or by running the following command in a PowerShell prompt

& $Env:ProgramFiles\Docker\Docker\DockerCli.exe -SwitchDaemon

Switch Container

Following PS will give you the installed version

docker version

Will discuss more about containers in upcoming posts.

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With a robust background spanning more than 18 years, I am an adept Azure and Azure DevOps architect and engineer, dedicated to crafting Azure-centric solutions that prioritize customer requirements and agile methodologies. My expertise encompasses steering extensive cloud migration initiatives and advocating for Azure best practices, all aimed at streamlining costs and steering multinational teams towards success. Fueled by a passion for technological innovation, I am committed to perpetual learning, constantly advancing my proficiency in Azure, AI, MLOps, and Product Management to stay at the forefront of the industry..