How to Install Docker on MXLinux Latest

Docker is an open platform for developing, shipping, and running applications. It allows you to run applications in containers which are lightweight, portable, and self-sufficient.

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Docker on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure that you have:

• A running instance of MXLinux Latest
• Root access or sudo privileges

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Docker, it's recommended to update the system. Run the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Next, we need to install some required packages. Run the following command:

sudo apt-get install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-release

Step 3: Add Docker GPG Key

To enable the Docker repository, we need to add the Docker GPG key. Run the following command:

curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg

Step 4: Add Docker Repository

Now, let's add the Docker repository to our system. Run the following command:

echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null

Step 5: Install Docker

We are now ready to install Docker. Run the following command:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io

Step 6: Verify Docker Installation

Once the installation is done, verify that Docker is installed correctly by running the following command:

sudo docker version

You should see the version information of Docker displayed.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Docker on MXLinux Latest. You can now start using Docker to build, ship, and run your applications.