Docker : How to install docker on Ubuntu 24.04 Linux OS ?

 

How to install docker on Ubuntu 24.04 Linux OS  

Installing Docker on Ubuntu 24.04 is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide to Install Docker on Ubuntu 24.04

Update Your System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Install Required Packages. 

These help your system communicate securely with Docker’s repository. 

sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common

Add Docker’s Official GPG Key

        curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg

Add Docker Repository

echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null

Update Package Index Again

sudo apt update

Install Docker Engine

sudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-plugin

Start and Enable Docker

sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker

(Optional) Run Docker Without Sudo

sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
newgrp docker

Test Your Installation

docker run hello-world