it is possible to install docker desktop on virtual machine (vmware) windows 10 on a VMWARE ESXI ?
i am trying to install desktop docker on my vmware virtual machine with windows 10.
I installed the wsl2 support but at the end of the installation docker crashes with the following error:
Docker desktop 4.0.1
Installation failed
Component CommunityIstaller.ServiceAction failed to start services: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion
I have done several tests but I cannot avoid this crash in any way.
The Operating System is a build that meets the minimum requirements to install Docker.
However, I noticed that Hyper-V is not enabled in the windows features. can this be a problem?
I think maybe it's a grafted virtualization problem because I install docker inside a VM. it's possible?
How can I solve? (or do you think that i will fix this problem with linux virtual machines?)
Does your host machine have all the advanced flags for 'efficient' nested virtualization? I wouldnt really recommend a third layer install of docker (as the final container is then virtual , on paravirtual (wsl2) on virtual (HyperV), on virtual (Esxi). I heavily assume the performance will be terrible.
And yes: You need Hyper-V, it's a requirement still. I assume, as you say its not available on the features, youre running a windows 10 home? Then sorry, you need at least Windows 10 Pro for Hyper-V support.
But as youre running a ESXI host, go the better performing way: Install any Linux distro of your choise, install docker there - if you wanna use it for Visual Studio etc. , you can still remotely debug etc. - and its performing better than on an a even deeper nested virtualized windows-wsl2. And btw: if its because of GUI, simply install the free Visual Studio Code, it offers Docker Tools which offer you many configiruation and monitoring options in a GUI , without enforcing you to do such a super deep nesting.
Yes, it's definitely possible. I'd probably check the hardware assisted virtualization (if available) is enabled. If so, you might want to make sure you've satisfied the rest of the requirements for the WSL2 backend deployment. If you're still having issues, try an older version and try upgrading from there.
From inside of a development container for VSCode (Debian Linux) I'd like to use a COM port for communication via an USB device connnected to the Windows host machine (via WSL2). How can I make the COM port available insie of the container?
EDIT:
For WSL2 there is no official support yet.
As of right now WSL 2 does not include serial support, or USB device support.
A corresponding feature request is tracked on GitHub.
July 2021: As of right now WSL 2 does not include serial support, or USB device support.
Update November 2021: the same FAQ states:
Skanda Hazarika reports:
You can now connect USB devices in Windows Subsystem for Linux under Windows 11
If you’re an active user of Windows Subsystem for Linux and want to access USB devices right from the Linux instance running under WSL, then you’ll be happy to know that there has been a significant progress in this front.
Thanks to Microsoft’s contributions to the open-source dorssel/usbipd-win project, you can now enjoy USB passthrough access in WSL.
It means end users can perform tasks like flashing Android devices under Windows Subsystem for Linux, which are otherwise not supported by the Linux subsystem.
The usbipd-win project is all about creating a solution for sharing locally connected USB devices to other machines, including Hyper-V guests and WSL2. However, the official WSL2 Linux kernel used to lack support for the USB/IP protocol, requiring users to build the kernel themselves.
Since WSL kernel version 5.10.60.1, the required parameters are configured out of the box, so no manual recompilation is needed.
Microsoft has also contributed a command line interface to the project to both enable a USB device for sharing on Windows and seamlessly attach it from within WSL.
So if you have:
migrated/upgraded to Windows 11
applied all WSL updates (through the Windows Store)
Then, your VSCode should be able to access mounted USB drives through WSL.
IoT Edge from Microsoft uses docker for managing modules.
Is it possible to run any docker container on a IoT Edge device?
Yes, you can run any kind of docker-based container on IoT Edge as long as the image supports the architecture your Edge device uses (amd64, arm32, etc.) The container does not have to be aware of IoT Edge or even talk to the runtime. In this case the Edge runtime will simply make sure the container is up and running according to your settings.
Azure IoT Edge modules are implemented as containers, so IoT Edge needs a container engine to launch them. Microsoft provides a container engine, moby-engine, to fulfill this requirement. This container engine is based on the Moby open-source project. Docker CE and Docker EE are other popular container engines. They're also based on the Moby open-source project and are compatible with Azure IoT Edge. Microsoft provides best effort support for systems using those container engines; however, Microsoft can't ship fixes for issues in them. For this reason, Microsoft recommends using moby-engine on production systems.
Please refer Azure IoT Edge supported systems for more details.
Also see How to install IoT Edge on Kubernetes (Preview)
Hope this helps.
Docker installation guides does contain three different ways of installing Docker. I want to know the exact difference between the three components.
Docker CE (Community Edition) is the simple classical OSS (Open Source Software) Docker Engine.
Docker EE (Enterprise Edition) is Docker CE with certification on some systems and support by Docker Inc.
Docker CS (Commercially Supported) is kind of the old bundle version of Docker EE for versions <= 1.13.
Take a look at this blog post and this other one about Docker CE & Docker EE.
"What is Docker Enterprise Edition?
Docker Enterprise Edition comes in three versions: basic, standard and advanced. The Basic edition comes with the Docker platform, support and certification, while the Standard and Advanced version add additional features such as container management (Docker Datacenter) and Docker Security Scanning.
Docker EE is supported by Alibaba, Canonical, HPE, IBM, Microsoft and by a network of regional partners. Those who want to test Docker EE can download a trial version for free from the official site.
Docker is also offering a certification program to help third-party vendors in ensuring their products work with Docker EE.
What is Docker Community Edition?
Docker Engine has been renamed to Docker Community Edition, and, as the name suggests, it’s a do-it-yourself, community supported version of Docker that’s available for free of cost.
The community edition will be available in two versions: Edge and Stable. Edge will be released each month with the latest features. Stable will be released on a quarterly basis. While Edge will receive security updates and bug fixes for the current release, the stable version will get similar updates for four months after the initial release. This update cycle will give users a big enough window to plan upgrades from older versions.
While the two versions are targeted at different audiences, there isn’t much, or any, difference at source code level. “Both Docker EE and CE are based on the open source Docker project, which is developed in the open with Docker’s community of partners and contributors, and this forms the open, modular core of all Docker CE and EE editions,” said Messina."
From CIO.com
Also, take a look at the resources here and the official Docker documentation.
TL;TR;
We are currently dealing with two editions of Docker: Docker Community Edition (CE) and Docker Enterprise Edition (EE).
Docker EE comes with additional features that can help enterprises launch, manage, and secure their containers more efficiently, but what is worth emphasizing is that the two editions offer the same core features.
The main differences are that Docker CE is a free to use for everybady and open source and, on the other hand, Docker EE in the basic plan costs $1,500 per node, per year...
Another important difference is the operating systems on which we can run them. Docker CE can run on Windows 10 and Mac, on Azure and AWS, as well as CentOS, Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu and Docker EE can run on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2016, as well as Azure and AWS.
Thus, in most private and commercial cases of Docker use, Docker CE should be sufficient.
For an in-depth look at all the differences, I encourage you to visit:Docker Community Edition or Docker Enterprise Edition - Everything You Need to Know
Docker CE vs EE: An Overview
Docker CE is a free and open source containerization platform. It is a rebranded version of the Docker open source solution that has been freely available since the launch of Docker in 2013.
CE can run on Windows 10 and Mac, on Azure and AWS, as well as CentOS, Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu. CE can be downloaded directly from the Docker Store.
Docker EE, on the other hand, is a premium version of CE. Docker EE is an integrated, fully supported, and certified container platform that runs on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2016, as well as Azure and AWS.
Docker CE vs EE: How They’re the Same
First things first, it’s important to note that Docker CE is not a ‘watered down’ version of Docker EE. Both CE and EE have the same core features and functions:
Both editions are updated quarterly (although Docker CE users can expect “Edge” updates, discussed further herein), and both are available on a wide range of popular operating systems and cloud infrastructures, giving enterprises the freedom to run containerized applications on their favorite infrastructure—without lock-in.
Docker CE vs EE: How They’re Different
While both editions offer the same core features, Docker EE comes with additional features that can help enterprises launch, manage, and secure their containers more efficiently.
Here’s a summary of what companies can do when using Docker Enterprise Edition:
Gain access to certified Docker images and plugins
View your container clusters in a single pane view
Access controls for cluster and image management
Receive official same-day support from Docker
Run vulnerability scans on your Docker images
Run Docker EE engine with FIPS 140-2 certification
Advanced image and container management, LDAP/AD user integration, and role-based access control (formerly available only through Docker Datacenter, which is now part of the Docker EE plan)
Continuous vulnerability monitoring and Docker Security Scanning (formerly available only through Docker Datacenter, which is now part of the Docker EE plan)
Understanding Docker’s Versioning Format
As you research Docker CE and Docker EE, you may wonder about the platform’s versioning format. On the release of both CE and EE, Docker decided to change the way they versioned their product. Before March 2017, the latest version of Docker that was available at the time was v1.13. After the rollout of CE and EE, the new version was referred to as 17.03.
From the outside, it seemed as if Docker had skipped past 16 versions, but in actuality, Docker had changed their versioning scheme to YY.MM (year and month), similar to the scheme used by Canonical for Ubuntu..
How Often Are Docker CE and Docker EE Updated?
Docker CE comes with two release channels: “edge” and “stable”.
The edge channel releases a new version every month, and you gain the advantage of getting new features with each release. As for the stable channel, a new release becomes available every quarter.
If you decide to go for the stable option, you will have to wait longer to get the new features; however, on the plus side, the stable channel is much easier to maintain since you only need to install an update every quarter, as previously mentioned. The edge channel is suitable for those who want access to the latest features quicker.
In terms of support for both channels, the edge channel only releases bug fixes and security patches during the version’s current month. The stable channel releases patches for security issues and bug fixes for 4 months after the initial release, giving users a one-month window to upgrade to the latest release while still receiving fixes.
With Docker EE, a new version is released every quarter, and each release is supported for a full calendar year. Both bug fixes and security patches are backported to all supported versions.
Source: Docker
Docker CE vs EE: Pricing
Docker CE is free to use and download. The overall experience of CE can be enhanced through a range of free and paid add-ons from Docker Cloud at your own discretion.
Docker EE is a premium version that is available through three pricing tiers:
Basic: With Basic Docker EE, you get the Docker platform for certified infrastructure, along with support from Docker Inc. You also gain access to certified Docker Containers and Docker Plugins from Docker Store.
Standard: Comes with the same features as the Basic tier but with added advanced image and container management (single pane view), LDAP/AD user integration, and role-based access control (Docker Datacenter).
Advanced: Comes with added Docker Security Scanning and continuous vulnerability monitoring.
The general pricing for each tier is usually based on cost per node per year:
Basic: $1,500 per node, per year with Business Critical support
Standard: $3,000 per node, per year for Business Critical support
Advanced: $3,500 per node, per year for Business Critical support
Docker EE is also available as a one-month free trial. To activate your Docker EE free trial subscription, log into The Docker Store and navigate to the Docker EE page.
I have one project base on asp.net 4.5, now I want run it in Docker. As far as I am known, only asp.net 5 be supported this moment, so has any way let me run my project in Docker?
You must read Mono documentation about ASP.NET MVC Support. Mono can handle your needs, running under Docker Linux Containers.
Using Windows Containers (new feature becomes with Windows Server 2016) you will do that without any trick.
About Mono and Docker, that was useful, stable and can solve your requirements, depends exclusivelly what you are using in your project to understand that is compactible with mono runtime.
Mono Docker repository on Github
Mono on Docker Hub
Enjoy and tell us about your experiences.
There are two approaches depending on whether you want to run Linux or Windows containers. For Linux containers, you'd have to port your app to Mono, as laid out by #luiz-carlos-faria
To run in Windows Docker containers, you'd have to create a 4.6/4.5 base image similar to this one: https://github.com/Microsoft/Virtualization-Documentation/blob/master/windows-container-samples/windowsservercore/dotnet35/Dockerfile
You can run that on Windows Server 2016 TP5 (free download) in a VM.