How to install Docker and Docker Desktop in Arch Based Distribution [Linux]
What is Docker?
Docker is a tool designed to make it easier to create, deploy, and run applications by using containers. Containers allow a developer to package up an application with all of the parts it needs, such as libraries and other dependencies, and ship it all out as one package. This ensures that the application will run consistently on any other host machine, regardless of any customized settings that the host machine might have that could differ from the machine used for writing and testing the code. This makes Docker a very useful tool for building and deploying applications in a fast and efficient manner.
Why Docker Matters?
This is important because it allows developers to create applications that can be easily transported from one system to another, making it easier to develop and test applications in a consistent environment. Additionally, Docker containers are isolated from one another, which makes it easier to manage the dependencies and libraries required by each application, reducing the risk of conflicts that can arise when multiple applications share the same system resources. Overall, Docker simplifies the process of developing and deploying applications, making it easier for developers to create and manage complex applications.
How to install Docker on Linux?
To install docker in Arch distribution you have to run the following command. This will automatically download docker on your system.
sudo pacman -S docker -yTo verify docker installation run the following command.
docker --versionIt will show the docker version installed on your system.
How to install Docker Desktop?
1. Download Docker Desktop for Arch from below link
2. Install Docker Desktop by the following command
sudo pacman -U ./docker-desktop-<version>-<arch>.pkg.tar.zstReplace the file name with your downloaded file name.
3. Open Docker Desktop
Go to your search bar and type
docker desktop
4. Sing up/Sign in Docker Desktop
Create an account on Docker Hub if you don’t have an account. Just follow the below link and after creating and account on Docker Hub sign in with Docker Desktop.
5. Check is it running?
So you have done all the steps perfectly till now. Now let’s check is docker running on your system or not. Run below command
sudo systemctl status docker If it’s inactive and not running on your system. You can run it by running the following command.
sudo systemctl start dockerAnd check if running it well by typing the previous status command.
Congratulations 👏 you have successfully installed Docker and Docker Desktop on your Linux system.
