Docker on WSL2: Why I Ditched Docker Desktop for a Linux "Sandbox"

📰 Dev.to · Marco Sbragi

Learn how to set up Docker on WSL2 and ditch Docker Desktop for a Linux-based development environment, improving performance and flexibility

intermediate Published 30 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install WSL2 on Windows using the Microsoft Store
  2. Configure WSL2 to run a Linux distribution
  3. Install Docker on WSL2 using the package manager
  4. Run Docker containers on WSL2
  5. Test and verify Docker setup using sample containers
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps engineers can benefit from this setup, as it allows for a more native Linux experience on Windows, improving collaboration and workflow efficiency

Key Insight

💡 WSL2 provides a native Linux environment on Windows, allowing for improved performance and flexibility when running Docker containers

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💡 Ditch Docker Desktop for WSL2 and run Docker on native Linux on Windows!

Key Takeaways

Learn how to set up Docker on WSL2 and ditch Docker Desktop for a Linux-based development environment, improving performance and flexibility

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