Chapter 6: Docker Machine, Vagrant, and Multipass
In this chapter, we will take a deeper look at Docker Machine. It can be used to easily launch and bootstrap Docker hosts targeting various platforms, including locally or in a cloud environment. We will also look at both Vagrant and Multipass, which are alternatives that can be used to launch local Docker hosts.
Let's take a look at what we will be covering in this chapter. We will be looking at the following topics:
- An introduction to Docker Machine
- Deploying local Docker hosts with Docker Machine
- Launching Docker hosts in the cloud using Docker Machine
- Using Vagrant and Multipass to launch local Docker hosts
- Introducing and using Multipass
