Docker is an open-source containerization platform that enables developers to package apps into containers and standardized executable components combining application source code with the operating system (OS) libraries and dependencies required to run that code in any environment. Docker Desktop menu allows you to open the Docker Dashboard, run the Quick Start Guide, configure your…
In this article, we will discuss how to fix “Virtual Machine Platform Windows Feature and enable virtualization”. Azure DevOps and GitHub integration for Docker and Kubernetes deployment, how to create a static pod in Kubernetes, and how to install, register and start GitLab Runner on Windows. Docker is an open-source containerization platform that enables developers to package apps into…
In this article, we shall discuss “Preparation failed: Error during connect in the default daemon configuration on Windows – the docker client must be run with elevated privileges”. Docker is an open platform for developing, shipping and running applications. It provides a simple and powerful developer experience, workflows, and collaboration for creating applications. Please, see…
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A Docker image is a file used to execute code in a Docker container. It acts as a set of instructions to build a Docker container (more like a template). In this article, we shall learn “how to fix failed to pull the image with the policy “always” error from the daemon”. A Docker image contains…
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This article describes the steps to resolve The executor requires OSType=windows, but Docker Engine supports only OSType=linux. GitLab Runner can use Docker to run jobs on user-provided images. This is possible with the use of a Docker executor. The Docker executor when used with GitLab CI, connects to Docker Engine and runs each build in a separate and isolated container using…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to resolve “Docker image OS “windows” cannot be used on this platform: No matching manifest for linux/amd64 in the manifest list entries from Microsoft Docker Registry”. Kindly refer to these related guides: How to create and deploy a local Registry Server with Docker Image, how to Pull your first Nginx…
Docker Desktop is an easy-to-install application for your Mac or Windows environment that enables you to build and share containerized applications and microservices. Docker Desktop includes Docker Engine, Docker CLI client, Docker Compose, Docker Content Trust, Kubernetes, and Credential Helper. Furthermore, Docker Desktop works with your choice of development tools and languages, giving you access…
Docker executor is a great option is to use Docker as it allows a clean build environment, with easy dependency management (all dependencies for building the project can be put in the Docker image). The Docker executor allows you to easily create a build environment with dependent services, like MySQL. It may also interest you…
The Shell executor is a simple executor that you use to execute builds locally on the machine where GitLab Runner is installed. It supports all systems on which the Runner can be installed. That means that it’s possible to use scripts generated for Bash, PowerShell Core, Windows PowerShell, and Windows Batch (deprecated). As I said…
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Docker is an open-source containerization platform that enables developers to package apps into containers and standardized executable components combining application source code with the operating system (OS) libraries and dependencies required to run that code in any environment. The Docker Engine and client aren’t included with Windows and need to be installed and configured individually….
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Creating and deploying a Docker registry gives you the autonomy to manage your images within your network, ensuring security, compliance, and faster access without relying on external resources. First, What is Docker Registry? The Registry is a stateless, highly scalable server-side application that stores and lets you distribute Docker images. In addition, the Registry is…
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This topic discusses Docker, which is a great container tool for building and deploying your application. Docker Hub stores public Docker images. You can use the Docker command-line interface (Docker CLI) for login, push, pull, and other container image operations on your container registry. Docker simply makes it easy for you to package the image you build locally and deploy it…
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