This white paper provides a comprehensive guide to installing Docker on an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS development server. Docker, a powerful containerization platform, revolutionizes application development, deployment, and management. By following the steps outlined in this document, developers can efficiently set up Docker environments, streamline workflows, and enhance application portability.

White Paper: Installing Docker on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for Development

Executive Summary

This white paper provides a comprehensive guide to installing Docker on an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS development server. Docker, a powerful containerization platform, revolutionizes application development, deployment, and management. By following the steps outlined in this document, developers can efficiently set up Docker environments, streamline workflows, and enhance application portability.

Introduction

Docker enables the packaging of applications and their dependencies into self-contained units called containers. These containers can be run consistently across different environments, eliminating the "it works on my machine" problem.

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server: Ensure you have a clean installation of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
  • Root or sudo Privileges: You'll need elevated privileges to install and configure Docker.
  • Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is required to download and install packages.

Installation Steps

1. Update the System:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

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3. Add the Docker GPG Key:

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

the Stable Repository:

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5. Update the Package Lists and Install Docker Engine-CE:

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

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If the installation is successful, you should see a welcome message from the Docker container.

Post-Installation Configuration (Optional)

1. Add Your User to the Docker Group:

sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

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3. Manage Docker with Docker Compose: Docker Compose allows you to define and run multi-container Docker applications. Install it using:

sudo apt install docker-compose-plugin

https://docs.docker.com/