How to Install Docker on Rocky Linux VM: Step-by-Step Guide + Nginx Demo
Learn how to install Docker on a Rocky Linux virtual machine in this step-by-step tutorial. This beginner-friendly guide covers the complete installation process, verifying Docker, and running a simple Nginx container to demonstrate Docker's functionality.
In this video, you'll learn:
How to update your system and install Docker on Rocky Linux.
Setting up Docker service for automatic startup.
Running and testing your first Docker container.
Whether you're new to Linux or Docker, this tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to get started with containerization.
📚 Chapters
0:02 - 📋 Introduction - Introduction to the video, including the goal of installing Docker on Rocky Linux and setting up a simple container.
0:31 - 🔑 Remote Access Setup - How to connect to the Rocky Linux VM remotely, including checking the IP address for remote access.
2:07 - ⬆️ System Update - Ensuring the system is up-to-date by running dnf update command before installing Docker.
3:21 - 🛠️ Installing Dependencies - Installing required dependencies for Docker setup on Rocky Linux.
3:39 - 📦 Adding Docker Repository - Adding the official Docker repository to the system for installation.
4:08 - ⚙️ Installing Docker - Installing Docker Engine and related dependencies.
4:23 - 🔄 Starting Docker Service - Starting and enabling Docker service to run at boot.
5:01 - ✅ Verifying Docker Installation - Checking Docker installation by verifying the version and service status.
5:29 - 👥 Adding User to Docker Group - Fixing user permissions by adding the user to the Docker group.
5:54 - 🚀 Running a Docker Container - Running a simple Nginx Docker container on port 8080 and verifying the setup.
6:52 - 🌐 Accessing Nginx - Accessing the Nginx default page on the browser using the VM’s IP address.
7:43 - ⏹️ Stopping the Container - Stopping the running Docker container using the docker stop command.
8:27 - 🚫 Verifying Container Stop - Attempting to access the Nginx page after the container is stopped, confirming the page is unavailable.
8:41 - 🎉 Conclusion - Wrapping up the tutorial with a summary of Docker installation and container setup on Rocky Linux.
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