Windows: Install Docker

What is Docker?

Let's take a quick look at what Docker is? Imagine Docker as a magic box where you put your software and everything it needs to run. This box can be easily carried to any computer, and when you open it, your software works just the way you packed it, without needing anything extra from that computer. Here are a few steps to install Docker:

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Network Capability Issue on Docker Desktop for Windows

We are currently investigating a network performance issue with Docker Desktop on Windows. This might be due to Docker's overhead, and we are exploring potential fixes.

Recommendation:
If you experience this issue, we recommend switching to Linux as a temporary workaround.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

First, verify that Virtualization is Enabled on your Computer.

To verify if virtualization is enabled, open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del. Select "Performance" and then click on the "CPU" tab to view the information in the bottom right corner, as shown in the image below:

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If it's not enabled, follow these steps:

1. To enable virtualization technology in your BIOS or UEFI settings, you need to access your computer's BIOS or UEFI configuration menu during the boot process. The specific steps can vary depending on your computer's manufacturer and model, but here are the general steps to enable virtualization.
2. Install WSL 2 by opening the PowerShell as an Administrator. To do this, search for "PowerShell" in the Start menu, right-click on "Windows PowerShell," and select "Run as administrator."
3. Run the following command to enable the WSL feature in Windows 10/11 in Terminal:
   Terminal Command

   dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart
   

4. Then Enable the Virtual Machine Platform Feature while still in the same PowerShell window by running the following command:
   Terminal Command

   dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart
   

5. Then set WSL 2 as the Default Version (you might be required to restart your machine sometimes):
   Terminal Command

   wsl --set-default-version 2
   

1. Download Docker

Go to the Docker website and click on "Download for Windows." Downloading the Docker file may take some time. Please be patient.

2. Run the Installation Process

We recommend using the recommended settings during the installation wizard:

When the installation process is completed, you need to restart your computer. Just click the "Close and Restart" button on the last step of the Docker wizard:

3. Configure WSL2 
to Integrate with Docker Settings

Open the Docker settings. 
In the Resources section, choose WSL 2 Integration and check the box for WSL 2 to integrate.

4. Open
Terminal Through Start Menu

Click the Start Menu icon in the Popup Menu, type Terminal in the search field, then click Terminal

5. Verify the Installation in Terminal

Copy and paste the following line into Terminal.

docker --version

The result will be the current version of Docker.

Docker version 24.0.6, build ed223bc

Congratulations on Successfully Setting up Docker

Now that Docker has been successfully installed and is running, you can proceed with setting up the Worker.

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If you encounter issues with Docker, please refer to our Troubleshooting Docker guide. If the problem persists or if you need further assistance, feel free to open a support ticket by logging into your IO.Net account and submitting a ticket!