Docker desktop requires windows 10 pro/enterprise/home (18363+).
Docker Enterprise Edition for Windows Server (Docker EE) enables native Docker containers on Windows Server. Windows Server 2016 and later versions are supported. The Docker EE installation package includes everything you need to run Docker on Windows Server. This topic describes pre-install considerations, and how to download and install Docker EE. Show
Docker Universal Control Plane and WindowsWith Docker EE, your Windows nodes can join swarms that are managed by Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP). When you have Docker EE installed on Windows Server 2016 and you have a UCP manager node provisioned, you can join your Windows worker nodes to a swarm. Install Docker EE
Docker EE for Windows requires Windows Server 2016 or later. See What to know before you install for a full list of prerequisites.
(optional) Make sure you have all required updatesSome advanced Docker features, such as swarm mode, require the fixes included in KB4015217 (or a later cumulative patch).
Select option Use a script to install Docker EEUse the following steps when you want to install manually, script automated installs, or install on air-gapped systems.
Install a specific versionTo install a specific Docker version, you can use the
Update Docker EETo update Docker EE on Windows Server 2016:
If Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP) is installed, run the UCP installation script for Windows. Start the Docker service:
What to know before you install
About Docker EE containers and Windows ServerLooking for information on using Docker EE containers?
Where to go next
Is Windows 10 Pro required for Docker?Windows 10 and 11
You can install Docker on Windows 10 or 11 Professional and Enterprise editions by using the following steps. Download and install Docker Desktop and create a Docker account if you don't already have one.
Does Docker Desktop work on Windows 10 home?If you are running Windows 10 Home (starting with version 1903), you can install Docker Desktop for Windows with the WSL 2 backend.
Can Docker run on Windows 10 pro?Docker for Windows runs on 64-bit Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education; 1511 November update, Build 10586 or later. Docker plans to support more versions of Windows 10 in the future.
Is Docker Desktop Enterprise free?Docker Desktop is licensed as part of a free (Personal) or paid Docker subscription (Pro, Team or Business). Docker Desktop may be used for free as part of a Docker Personal subscription for: Small companies (fewer than 250 employees AND less than $10 million in annual revenue) Personal use.
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