Pre-work

Overview

In this lab, you will install docker. We will be using docker throughout the rest of the labs.

Prerequisites

None

Use Theia - Cloud IDE (With Docker)

1. Go to https://labs.cognitiveclass.ai ,

2. Sign up for CognitiveClass.ai using your IBM id ,

3. Login with your IBM Id,

4. Select Theia - Cloud IDE (With Docker),

5. Select Terminal > New Terminal.

docker version

Optional: Install Docker Desktop

1. Navigate to Get Docker,

2. Select the option for your operating system or platform:

   • Docker Desktop for Mac,

   • Docker Desktop for Windows,

   • Docker for Linux,

     

3. On this page you will find the installation for your operating systems. For example, if you are using a Mac, select "MacOS", to find the installation for the Mac platform.

4. For Mac, you are re-directed to https://hub.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-mac where you can click the Get Stable edition,

   

Optional: Use play-with-docker

If you don't want to install Docker, an alternative is to use Play-With-Docker. Play-With-Docker is a website where you can run terminals directly from your browser that have Docker installed. All of the labs for this course can be run on Play-With-Docker, though we recommend installing docker locally on your host, so that you can continue your docker journey when this course has completed. To use Play-With-Docker, navigate to Play-With-Docker in your browser.

Summary

By installing Docker, or alternatively, familiarizing yourself with Play with Docker, you are ready to complete the remaining labs in this course.