Docker rocks & now works on OSX

Docker Rocks

Updates September 2016, 2018 Boot2Docker has been replaced by Docker for Mac

To those on OSX or Windows: Don’t let a slow experience give you an impression that Docker isn’t enterprise-grade!

1. Docker is amazing, fast, and flexible.
2. Prior tools, boot2docker particularly, were slow and prone to crash.

Docker can currently run natively on a Linux Kernel v3.4+ - and the current boot2docker vm actually runs v4.

Best use of your hardware: Install the Latest Debian or Ubuntu on your Mac/Windows box,

… c’mon those games aren’t helping your code…

Check your setup

Review the output of docker info command.

1. Security: Check the server for unexpectedly open ports (with nmap from a remote network)
2. DNS: Use a local cache or low-latency DNS server.
3. Storage: Use the correct storage driver (overlay2 is likely)

Updated 2024:

• Docker Desktop is proprietary, but free for personal use. It’s a great way to get started with Docker on OSX or Windows.
• If you’re looking for a more open-source solution, check out Rancher Desktop.