Running Docker and a tour of Docker Desktop
As we congratulate ourselves on successfully installing Docker, let’s take a tour of Docker Desktop and run a sample image to ensure that everything is working as it should:
- Start Docker Desktop. There should be a Docker icon on your desktop, so double-click it. It can also be started via the Windows Start menu (a similar icon should be available there).
- Accept the Docker service/license agreement.
- Wait while Docker Desktop (and background services) starts – the wait message is shown in Figure 10.2:
Figure 10.2 – Docker Desktop starting
- When Docker has started, you should see the home screen, as shown in Figure 10.3. If you don’t see this exact screen, try clicking on Containers in the top-left corner:
Figure 10.3 – Docker Desktop home screen
- If your screen is showing the green Docker whale icon (in the bottom...
