Configure Docker with a configuration file For more information, see docs for our container base images. The easiest way to get everything installed is in the quickstart guide, which will help you get everything set up and run your first container.įor scripted installations, see Use a script to install Docker EE.īefore you can use Docker, you'll need to install the container images. Docker consists of the Docker Engine (dockerd.exe), and the Docker client (docker.exe). You need Docker in order to work with Windows Containers.
This document details how to install and configure the Docker Engine, and also provides some examples of commonly used configurations. On Windows, these configurations can be specified in a configuration file or by using Windows Service control manager.
Some examples include configuring how the daemon accepts incoming requests, default networking options, and debug/log settings. Furthermore, the Docker Engine can accept many custom configurations. The Docker Engine and client aren't included with Windows and need to be installed and configured individually. Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
