Supercharge Your Development with Docker on AlmaLinux 9

Supercharge Your Development with Docker on AlmaLinux 9.

Ready to unleash the power of containerized applications on your AlmaLinux 9 system? This guide will walk you through the simple steps to install and set up Docker, opening doors to a more efficient and streamlined development workflow.

1. Unlock the Docker Repository:

Docker isn’t readily available in the AlmaLinux 9 default repositories. Fear not! Just unlock the official Docker repository with these commands:

sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo=https://download.docker.com/linux/centos/docker-ce.repo

2. Grab the Latest Docker Goodies:

Now, let’s grab the latest Docker goodness with a single command:

sudo dnf install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-plugin

3. Start and Befriend Docker:

Give Docker a spin with these commands:

sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker

4. Join the Docker Club (Optional):

For seamless Docker action without root privileges, join the “docker” group:

sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
newgrp docker

5. Verify and Celebrate:

Is Docker humming along? Check its version with:

docker --version

See? Everything’s running smoothly!

6. Let’s Play with Docker!

Time to spin up a container and see the magic unfold:

docker run hello-world

This command runs the “hello-world” image, confirming your Docker installation is a success!

Bonus: Farewell, Docker (if needed):

If you ever need to part ways with Docker, these commands will do the trick:

sudo dnf remove -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-plugin
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/docker
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/containerd

That’s it! You’re now equipped to harness the power of Docker on your AlmaLinux 9 system. Have fun exploring the vast world of containerized applications, and don’t hesitate to leave your questions and feedback in the comments below!