How to Install and Use Docker
[Docker](https://www.docker.com/) is an application that simplifies the management of application processes in containers. Containers are like virtual machines, letting you isolate resources among processes; however, containers are more portable and resource-friendly, and more dependent on the host operating system. In these tutorials, you'll install and use Docker Community Edition (CE). Choose your operating system below to get started.
CentOS
How To Install and Use Docker on CentOS 7
Debian
How To Install and Use Docker on Debian 10
How To Install and Use Docker on Debian 9
Rocky Linux
How To Install and Use Docker on Rocky Linux 9
How To Install and Use Docker on Rocky Linux 8
Ubuntu
How to Install Docker on Ubuntu – Step-by-Step Guide
How To Install and Use Docker on Ubuntu 20.04
How To Install and Use Docker on Ubuntu 18.04
How To Install and Use Docker on Ubuntu 16.04
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