FAQ - Docker
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Pre-requisites
- Operating System: macOS (ARM-based), Windows (AMD-based)
Docker Installation
macOS (ARM-based)
- Install Docker Desktop: Download the latest version of Docker Desktop from the official site here.
Windows (AMD-based)
- WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux): Ensure that WSL 2 is enabled on your Windows machine. Follow the instructions here.
- Install Docker Desktop: Download the latest version of Docker Desktop from the official site here.
Verify Docker Installation
After installing Docker Desktop, verify the installation by running the following command in your terminal:
docker --version
Using LinuxServer Images with Docker
The VLI team heavily relies on LinuxServer images based on Kasm, and here are some of the key ones used:
linuxserver/code-server: Provides a web-based Visual Studio Code environment.- Repository: linuxserver/docker-code-server
linuxserver/docker-baseimage-alpine: Lightweight base image using Alpine Linux.- Repository: linuxserver/docker-baseimage-alpine
linuxserver/docker-kasm: A Kasm-based container image- Repository: linuxserver/docker-kasm
linuxserver/baseimage-kasmvnc: A Kasm VNC-based container image- Repository: linuxserver/docker-baseimage-kasmvnc
How to decide which LinuxServer image to use
It depends on your project requirements. For example, if you need a web-based Visual Studio Code environment, you can use linuxserver/code-server. If you need a Kasm-based container image, you can use linuxserver/docker-kasm.
Is Docker Desktop required for macOS and Windows?
Yes, Docker Desktop is required for macOS and Windows. It is a tool that allows you to run Docker containers on your local machine.