Docker Installation in WSL

Mahesh UpputuriMahesh Upputuri
1 min read

Hi Everyone,

Let's see how to install Linux on Windows. We can use Linux on Windows without needing to install VMware or the Ubuntu OS. We have an option called Windows Subsystem for Linux, which you can install from the Microsoft Store. It will handle everything else for you search for this application in Microsoft store and install it.

after installing we need to install an Docker Desktop

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install follow the instructions here

  • 🖥️ Docker Desktop (Windows): https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/windows-install/. After installation, open the command prompt and type docker. If you see options for Docker, the installation was successful.

  • and run the below command this is will work for you locally in normal command prompt

  • if you want to change the Docker setup to ubuntu try this below command to change

  • Voilà, it's done! You can connect to the Ubuntu prompt and work like a pro.

  • by the way you have to login with your docker credentials

0
Subscribe to my newsletter

Read articles from Mahesh Upputuri directly inside your inbox. Subscribe to the newsletter, and don't miss out.

Written by

Mahesh Upputuri
Mahesh Upputuri

Around 9+ years of experience in installing, configuring, administration and trouble-shooting IBM WebSphere 8.x,9.x application servers on various Experience in installing, configuring, administration and troubleshooting Microsoft IIS 8.x on Windows platforms. Experience in installing new software releases, system upgrades, evaluating and install patches and resolve software related problems. Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Web Servers like IBM HTTP server/Apache HTTP server. Experience in deploying the applications on multiple WebLogic, WebSphere, Apache Tomcat, Microsoft IIS servers Installed & Configured Clusters in WebSphere environments. Proven ability to work in tighter schedules and efficient in meeting the deadlines. Supported on-call schedule for Production support.