How to Install and Use Docker

Docker 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.

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