Docker Installation Guide for Amazon Linux

Docker is a popular platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers. If you are using Amazon Linux and need to install Docker, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Update Package Repository

Before installing Docker, it’s a good practice to update the package repository on your Amazon Linux system. Run the following command:

sudo yum update

Step 2: Install Docker

To install Docker on Amazon Linux, you can use the following command:

sudo yum install docker

If the docker package is not found, you can use the Docker installation script provided by Docker to install the latest version. Run the following commands:

sudo yum install -y yum-utils device-mapper-persistent-data lvm2
sudo yum-config-manager --add-repo https://download.docker.com/linux/centos/docker-ce.repo
sudo yum install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io

Step 3: Start and Enable Docker Service

Once Docker is installed, start the Docker service and enable it to start on system boot:

sudo service docker start
sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 4: Verify Docker Installation

To verify that Docker has been installed successfully, you can run the following command to check the Docker version:

docker --version

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Docker on Amazon Linux. Docker is a powerful tool for creating and managing containers, allowing you to easily deploy and scale your applications. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should now have Docker up and running on your Amazon Linux system. Happy containerizing!