You need:

• A computer running Windows 7 or 10
• Activated virtualization support in BIOS

You will prepare everything you need to start working with application containers. The applications will run on the VirtualBox, which you install using the docker-machine utility. The work will take place on the command line GIT BASH. You will work with containers using the docker client, which communicates with thedocker-machine virtual machine. You will install everything you need using the "Docker Toolbox" installer.

The result will look something like this:

+----------------+                     +----------------+
| docker-machine |                     | Docker Engine  |
| docker CLI     | <--connection---->  | on VirtualBox  |
+----------------+ via virtual network +----------------+
         ^                                   ^
         |                                   |
  Git Bash on Windows                  VirtualBox Monitor

Installing the Docker Toolbox

The Docker Toolbox installs everything you need to work with Docker. Docker Toolbox can also be used on OS X and Windows 7.

You can get the Docker Toolbox from GitHub.

• VirtualBox provides an environment for running various virtual machines. After installation, don't forget to run the program.
• Docker Machine creates a Virtual Box that contains an environment for running Docker containers.
• Docker client for working from the command line
• Git Bash

Git Bash Provides a basic set of Unix tools for Windows

• bash: command line and scripting tool
• git: project management, submission of assignments
• vim: Your favorite text editor
• ssh: remote connection
• scp: copy files
• curl: retrieve files from the web
• gcc: compiler

If you want to install Git Bash separately, you can get it from the website. You can follow the installation instructions instructions.

Installing the Docker Engine using docker-machine

After installing Docker Toolbox, you should have the docker-machine anddocker commands available on the GIT Bash command line.

Launch the "GIT Bash" application. You can verify that "Docker Machine" works with the command:

docker machine

If you have done so correctly, you will see the docker-machine help. See what can be done.

Creating a virtual machine

The Docker Toolbox installer should be able to create a virtual machine for you. If not, use the command line to create.

To create a new virtual machine called default on VirtualBox, use the command (it takes a while):

docker-machine create --driver virtualbox default

You can check the list and status of existing Docker virtual machines using the commands:

docker-machine ls
docker-machine status default

To connect to a running virtual machine, use the command:

docker-machine ssh default

If all goes well, the docker command should communicate with the running Docker Engine virtual machine.

Try the command:

docker version

If the Docker line client cannot connect to the remote Docker Engine, you can try this tutorial.

The client should make it easier for you to connect:

docker-machine env

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