Tutorial on Using Docker and Windows Server Containers

July 8, 2023

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Tutorial on Using Docker and Windows Server Containers

Windows Server Containers provide a method to encapsulate your application into a self-contained runtime that shares the OS kernel, making it lightweight and fast. Docker is a tool designed to facilitate creating, deploying, and running applications by using containers. This detailed tutorial will guide you through creating, deploying, and managing containerized applications on Windows Server using Docker and Windows Server Containers.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

A system running Windows Server 2016 or later. Download the latest version from the official Docker website
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Install-Module -Name DockerMsftProvider -Repository PSGallery -Force

Next, use the following command to install Docker:

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Install-Package -Name docker -ProviderName DockerMsftProvider

Restart the computer to complete the Docker installation:

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Restart-Computer -Force

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docker version

Creating a Docker Container

Create a new directory for your Docker project. Navigate into the new directory and create a new file called 'Dockerfile'. The Dockerfile defines your Docker image.

Open the Dockerfile in a text editor and add the following:

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# Use an official Windows Server Core image as a base image FROM mcr.microsoft.com/windows/servercore:ltsc2019 # Set the working directory to /app WORKDIR /app # Copy the current directory contents into the container at /app COPY . /app

Save and close the Dockerfile.

To build your Docker image, run the following command:

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docker build -t your-image-name .

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docker run -d -p 8080:80 --name your-container-name your-image-name

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docker stop your-container-name

To restart a stopped container, use:

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docker start your-container-name

Conclusion on Docker with Windows Server

In this tutorial, you've learned how to install Docker on Windows Server, create a Docker container, and manage your containers. With this knowledge, you can now create, deploy, and manage containerized applications on Windows Server.

Tutorial on Using Docker and Windows Server Containers

Prerequisites