How to install docker on ubuntu vm

The provided steps outline the process of installing Docker on an Ubuntu virtual machine (VM). Docker is a popular platform for developing, shipping, and running applications using containerization technology.

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Updated 8 months ago

To install Docker on an Ubuntu VM, you can follow these steps:

1/ Update apt package index:

sudo apt update

2/ Install dependencies to allow apt to use a repository over HTTPS:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common

3/ Add Docker’s official GPG key:

curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add -

4/ Set up the Docker repository: For Ubuntu 20.04:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu focal stable"

5/ Update the apt package index again:

sudo apt update

6/ Install the latest version of Docker CE (Community Edition):

sudo apt install docker-ce

7/ Verify Docker installation by running a simple container:

sudo docker run hello-world

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