Install Docker

Friday, August 4, 2017 2:26 PM

Overview

We have just created our Windows Server 2016 server. We now need to apply any available system updates along with installing and configuring Docker to begin working with containers.

Install Updates

Just like any other operating system, updates are periodically released to support new features and patch any potential security threats. We will apply the updates first.

If you have not already, connect to your remote Windows Server 2016 server and login.
Open a command prompt as an Administrator, type the following at the command prompt:

sconfig

This will open a screen like the following:

Choose option 6, then A (twice) to download and install all updates.
Depending on the number and size of available updates, this process may take a few minutes and could require a reboot. Now would be a good time to take a break.

Install Docker

We now have an updated Windows operating system. We are ready to install Docker.

Open a PowerShell prompt as an Administrator and type the following:

Install-PackageProvider -Name NuGet -MinimumVersion 2.8.5.201 -Force
Install-Module -Name DockerMsftProvider -Force
Install-Package -Name docker -ProviderName DockerMsftProvider -Force
Restart-Computer -Force

This will download the Docker engine and install it as a background service.
After you run the above commands, your virtual machine will reboot forcing a disconnect. Go ahead and reconnect.

Ensure Docker Engine is Running

Open a PowerShell prompt as an Administrator and type the following:

docker version

You should see something similar to the following:

Client:
 Version:      17.03.1-ee-3
 API version:  1.27
 Go version:   go1.7.5
 Git commit:   3fcee33
 Built:        Thu Mar 30 19:31:22 2017
 OS/Arch:      windows/amd64

Server:
 Version:      17.03.1-ee-3
 API version:  1.27 (minimum version 1.24)
 Go version:   go1.7.5
 Git commit:   3fcee33
 Built:        Thu Mar 30 19:31:22 2017
 OS/Arch:      windows/amd64
 Experimental: false

Because the service is running, we can now use the docker command later in this workshop.

You've successfully installed the Docker engine.