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NDIS6 host network filter driver is known to cause issues on some Windows versions. VirtualBox installs The NDIS6 driver by default for Windows Vista and later. For older Windows versions, the installer will automatically select the NDIS5 driver and this cannot be changed. This commit provides an option for Windows Vista and later users to install the (legacy) NDIS5 host network filter driver. Signed-off-by: Todor Minchev <todor.minchev@linux.intel.com>
Docker Toolbox
The Docker Toolbox installs everything you need to get started with Docker on Mac OS X and Windows. It includes the Docker client, Compose, Machine, Kitematic, and VirtualBox.
Installation and documentation
Documentation for Mac is available here.
Documentation for Windows is available here. Note: Some Windows computers may not have VT-X enabled by default. It is required for VirtualBox. To enable VT-X, please see the guide here..
Toolbox is currently unavailable for Linux; To get started with Docker on Linux, please follow the Linux Getting Started Guide.
Building the Docker Toolbox
Toolbox installers are built using Docker, so you'll need a Docker host set up. For example, using Docker Machine:
$ docker-machine create -d virtualbox toolbox
$ eval "$(docker-machine env toolbox)"
Then, to build the Toolbox for both platforms:
make
Build for a specific platform:
make osx
or
make windows
The resulting installers will be in the dist directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to install VirtualBox?
No, you can deselect VirtualBox during installation. It is bundled in case you want to have a working environment for free.