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Karan Ravindra

Install Docker on Raspberry Pi

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raspberry-pi , linux , self-host

Overview

Docker is a powerful containerization tool that simplifies software deployment by packaging applications and their dependencies into containers. This guide provides a step-by-step process to install Docker on a Linux system.

Installation Steps

Update System Packages

Before installing Docker, ensure your system is up to date:

Terminal window
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Install Docker

Run the following command to download and install Docker:

Terminal window
curl -sSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Rootless Docker

Enable rootless mode with the following command then logout and login to apply the changes:

Terminal window
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
logout

Install Docker Compose

Docker Compose allows you to manage multi-container applications. Install it with:

Terminal window
sudo apt install docker-compose-plugin

Verify Installation

Check the installed Docker and Docker Compose versions:

Terminal window
docker --version
docker compose version

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Docker and Docker Compose on your Linux system. You can now start using containers to develop and deploy applications efficiently. For further configurations, refer to the official Docker documentation.

Full Script

Terminal window
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade


curl -sSL https://get.docker.com | sh
sudo apt install docker-compose-plugin


sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
logout
Terminal window
docker --version
docker compose version