Skip to content

Docker Desktop

Docker Desktop is an application for building, sharing, and running containerized applications on Windows and macOS.

Description

Docker Desktop provides a streamlined environment for managing Docker containers, images, and volumes, integrating with various development tools and platforms. It includes Docker Engine, Docker CLI, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes, allowing developers to create and test applications in a consistent environment across multiple platforms.

Docker Desktop simplifies the development workflow by enabling containerized applications to be developed and tested locally before being deployed to production environments.

Why we use it

Docker Desktop enables local container development that mirrors production environments, ensuring consistency between development and deployment.

Prerequisites

ℹ️ Note: Docker Desktop requires IT approval before installation.

  1. Request to have your user added to the DesktopDocker_Users group in Active Directory (via ServiceNow Request)
  2. Install Docker Desktop from Software Center
  3. Add user to docker-users group on developer machine