Docker's installation process is quick and simple. Currently, it's supported on most Linux operating systems, and a wide range of them have dedicated binaries provided. macOS and Windows are also well-supported with native applications. However, it's important to understand that Docker is internally based on the Linux kernel and its specifics, and this is why, in the case of macOS and Windows, it uses virtual machines (HyperKit for macOS and Hyper-V for Windows) to run the Docker Engine environment.
Installing Docker
Prerequisites for Docker
The Docker Community Edition requirements are specific for each operating system:
- macOS:
- 2010 or newer model, with Intel’s hardware support for memory management...