Trying out Docker Toolbox on Windows 10

Couple of months back docker team announced the new installer Docker Toolbox which replaced the Boot2Docker installer.

I successfully upgraded my machine to Windows 10 (after second attempt) and thought to try this out and so far I love how easy it is to install and get started.

Docker Toolbox includes the following Docker tools:

• Docker Machine for running the docker-machine binary
• Docker Engine for running the docker binary
• Kitematic, the Docker GUI
• a shell preconfigured for a Docker command-line environment
• Oracle VM VirtualBox
  

(Note: If you already have Virtualbox installed make sure you have the IPv4 settings for the adapter set to obtain the IP address automatically.)

Docker Quickstart Terminal

 

Kitematic (Alpha)

You will need the docker hub account to signin. It allows to manage all your containers and add new ones from the hub.

 

Next step will be to add some Node goodness (Dockerizing a Node.js web app) and sprinkle the “Microservices” dust . . .

Enjoy Containerization . . .

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