How to Install Docker on Manjaro

Docker is a tool designed to make it easier to create, deploy, and run applications by using containers. In this tutorial, we'll walk through the steps needed to install Docker on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before installing Docker on Manjaro, ensure the following:

• A machine or VM running the Manjaro Linux operating system.
• Access to the internet for downloading Docker dependencies.

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

First, we'll update the package repository to ensure we're installing the latest software:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Docker

Next, we'll install Docker using the following command:

sudo pacman -S docker

Step 3: Enable and Start Docker Service

After installation, we need to enable and start the Docker service. We'll use the following commands:

sudo systemctl enable docker.service
sudo systemctl start docker.service

Step 4: Verify Docker Installation

Finally, we'll verify Docker is running correctly by checking the version:

sudo docker version

If installed correctly, you should see output similar to the following:

Client: Docker Engine - Community
 Version: XX.XX.XX
 API version: 1.43
 Go version: go1.16.x
 Built: XX-XX-XXXX
 OS/Arch: linux/amd64
 Server: Docker Engine - Community
 Engine:
  Version:  XX.XX.XX
  API version:  1.43 (minimum version XX.XX)
  Go version: go1.16.x
  Built: XX-XX-XXXX
  OS/Arch: linux/amd64
  Experimental: false

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Docker on Manjaro.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we went through the steps required to install Docker on Manjaro. We updated the package repository, installed Docker, enabled and started the Docker service, and verified the installation. With Docker installed, you can now start working with containers and enjoy the benefits of this efficient and flexible technology.