This quickstart specifically focuses on using the SQL Server on Linux image. The Windows image is not covered, but you can learn more about it on the mssql-server-windows-developer Docker Hub page. Docker Engine 1.8+ on any supported Linux distribution or Docker for Mac/Windows. For more information, see Install Docker.
- Install Compose on Windows Server. Follow these instructions if you are running the Docker daemon and client directly on Microsoft Windows Server and want to install Docker Compose. Start an 'elevated' PowerShell (run it as administrator). Search for PowerShell, right-click, and choose Run as administrator.
- If you've ever tried to install Docker for Windows, you've probably came to realize that the installer won't run on Windows 10 Home.Only Windows Pro, Enterprise or Education support Docker.
Docker Enterprise Edition for Windows Server 2016 (Docker EE) enables nativeDocker containers on Windows Server 2016. The Docker EE installation packageincludes everything you need to run Docker on Windows Server 2016.This topic describes pre-install considerations, and how to download andinstall Docker EE.
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Docker Universal Control Plane and Windows
With Docker EE, your Windows nodes can join swarms that are managedby Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP). When you have Docker EE installedon Windows Server 2016 and you have aUCP manager node provisioned, you can join your Windows worker nodes to a swarm.
Install Docker EE
Docker EE for Windows requires Windows Server 2016. SeeWhat to know before you install for afull list of prerequisites.
Open a PowerShell command prompt, and type the following commands.
Test your Docker EE installation by running the
hello-world
container.
(optional) Make sure you have all required updates
Docker Windows Server 2016 Install Offline
Some advanced Docker features (like Swarm) require that Windows is updated to include the fixes in KB4015217 (or a later cumulative patch).
Select option 6) Download and Install Updates
.
Use a script to install Docker EE
Use the following steps when you want to install manually, script automatedinstalls, or install on air-gapped systems.
In a PowerShell command prompt, download the installer archive on a machinethat has a connection.
Copy the zip file to the machine where you want to install Docker. In aPowerShell command prompt, use the following commands to extract the archive,register, and start the Docker service.
Test your Docker EE installation by running the
hello-world
container.
Install a specific version
To install a specific Docker version, you can use the MaximumVersion
and MinimumVersion
flags. For example:
Update Docker EE
To update Docker EE on Windows Server 2016:
What to know before you install
- What the Docker EE for Windows install includes: The installationprovides Docker Engine and theDocker CLI client.
About Docker EE containers and Windows Server 2016
Looking for information on using Docker EE containers?
Getting Started with Windows Containers (Lab)provides a tutorial on how to set up and run Windows containers on Windows 10or Windows Server 2016. It shows you how to use a MusicStore application withWindows containers.
Setup - Windows Server 2016 (Lab)describes environment setup in detail.
Docker Container Platform for Windows Server 2016 articles and blogposts on the Docker website.
Where to go next
Select option 6) Download and Install Updates
.
Use a script to install Docker EE
Use the following steps when you want to install manually, script automatedinstalls, or install on air-gapped systems.
In a PowerShell command prompt, download the installer archive on a machinethat has a connection.
Copy the zip file to the machine where you want to install Docker. In aPowerShell command prompt, use the following commands to extract the archive,register, and start the Docker service.
Test your Docker EE installation by running the
hello-world
container.
Install a specific version
To install a specific Docker version, you can use the MaximumVersion
and MinimumVersion
flags. For example:
Update Docker EE
To update Docker EE on Windows Server 2016:
What to know before you install
- What the Docker EE for Windows install includes: The installationprovides Docker Engine and theDocker CLI client.
About Docker EE containers and Windows Server 2016
Looking for information on using Docker EE containers?
Getting Started with Windows Containers (Lab)provides a tutorial on how to set up and run Windows containers on Windows 10or Windows Server 2016. It shows you how to use a MusicStore application withWindows containers.
Setup - Windows Server 2016 (Lab)describes environment setup in detail.
Docker Container Platform for Windows Server 2016 articles and blogposts on the Docker website.
Where to go next
Getting started provides an overview ofDocker for Windows, basic Docker command examples, how to get help or givefeedback, and links to all topics in the Docker for Windows guide.
FAQs provides answers to frequently askedquestions.
Release Notes lists componentupdates, new features, and improvements associated with Stable and Edgereleases.
Learn Docker provides general Docker tutorials.
Windows Containers on Windows Serveris the official Microsoft documentation.