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Docker Documentation

Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and API references for developers and operations teams.

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Getting Started

Your first steps with Docker: installation, basic commands, and first containers.

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User Guide

In-depth documentation on Docker Engine, CLI tools, Docker Compose, and services.

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API Reference

Official Docker API documentation for building integrations and managing Docker programmatically.

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Getting Started with Docker

Install Docker

Install Docker Desktop for Mac or Windows, or Docker Engine for Linux to start containerizing your applications.

Installation Guides

First Docker Command

Run hello-world to ensure Docker is working correctly:

docker run hello-world

Create Your First Container

Follow our step-by-step tutorial to build a simple web app container and deploy it locally.

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Additional Resources

Tutorials

Hands-on guides to specific Docker use cases and workflows.

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FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about Docker setup and usage.

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Community

Join the Docker community forums and contribute to discussions about features and best practices.

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Download PDF

Download the full Docker documentation in PDF format for offline reference.

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Docker Editions

Community Edition (CE)

  • Free for developers
  • Open source tools
  • Docker CLI & Dockerfile
  • Docker Hub integration
  • Free community support
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Enterprise Edition (EE)

$249+ per organization/month

  • Advanced security scanning
  • Private Docker Hub registry
  • Compliance monitoring