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
Action Steps
- Install WSL2 on Windows using the Microsoft Store
- Configure WSL2 to run a Linux distribution
- Install Docker on WSL2 using the package manager
- Run Docker containers on WSL2
- 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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