Initializing the Docker Environment

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Initializing the Docker Environment

Docker is the leading containerization platform. If you are using containers, you are likely using Docker. In order to work with Docker, you must have the Docker daemon, and CLI available. This lab teaches you how to set up your environment, so you can get started working with Docker today!

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 24, 2025

Duration

15m

Challenge

Install Docker
1. Install the latest version of Docker from Docker's repository.
Challenge

Enable the Docker Daemon
1. Using systemd, start the Docker daemon, and set it to run at startup.
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Configure User Permissions
1. Add your user to the docker group.
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Run a Test Image
1. Run the hello-world image to ensure everything was installed properly.

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