Also, unlike Docker for Mac, you cannot run any version of VirtualBox, VMWare or any other Type 2 hypervisor along with Docker for Windows. That’s because Docker for Windows uses Hyper-V under the hood which is a Type 1 hypervisor. Docker Toolbox. If you can’t run Docker for Mac or Docker for Windows then there’s the Docker Toolbox. Installing Docker on Mac is pretty straightforward. It has a Graphical installer.dmg file. The installation provides Docker Engine, Docker CLI client, Docker Compose, Docker Machine, and Kitematic. Pre-requisites for installing Docker on Mac. Docker requires OS X El Capitan 10.11 or newer macOS release running on a 2010 or newer Mac.
Key Features and Capabilities
The fastest way to design and deliver containerized applications and microservices on the desktop and cloud.
Simple Setup for Docker and Kubernetes
No need to fiddle with VMs or add a bunch of extra components; simply install from a single package and have your first containers running in minutes. You get certified Kubernetes and Docker, for developers of all levels of container expertise.
Certified Kubernetes
Setup a fully functional Kubernetes environment on your desktop with a single click and start developing and testing modern applications in minutes.
Application Templates and App Designer
Customize and share multi-service applications and service templates that are tailored to your organization. Pre-defined and customizable application templates adhere to corporate standards and automate configuration, eliminating error-prone manual setup. Intuitive Application Designer facilitates the packaging, installing, and managing of multi-service applications as a shareable package.
Align Desktop to Production Platforms
Docker Desktop Enterprise Version Packs keep your local Docker and Kubernetes versions in lock-step with production systems, eliminating “works on my machine” problems once and for all.
Enterprise Controls
Ensure safe development standards and configurations without compromising developers’ ability to innovate. Deployable via your choice of endpoint management tools with optional lockable settings.
Secure Dev to Ops
Start from approved, safe templates and safeguard against image tampering and vulnerabilities. Integrates with Docker Hub and Docker Trusted Registry for automated image scanning and verification and policy-based access and deployment controls.