In this section, we are going to take a look at just one of the public cloud drivers supported by Docker Machine. As already mentioned, there are plenty available, but part of the appeal of Docker Machine is that it offers consistent experiences, so there are not too many differences between the drivers.
We are going to be launching a Docker host in DigitalOcean using Docker Machine. The only thing we need to do this is an API access token. Rather than explaining how to generate one here, you can follow the instructions at https://www.digitalocean.com/help/api/.
Launching a Docker host using the API token will incur a cost; ensure you keep track of the Docker hosts you launch. Details on DigitalOcean's pricing can be found at https://www.digitalocean.com/pricing/. Also, keep your API token secret as it could be used to gain unauthorized...
