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Troels Larsen
Troels Larsen

Reputation: 4651

Linux based docker images on Windows Server 2016 TP5

Can anyone tell me whether or not it is possible to host Linux-based docker containers on Windows Server 2016 TP5?

I realize that it would have to be through virtualization, but is it possible using the 'standard' Microsoft installation (MSDN Docs) to host linux images? I know it supports Hyper-V isolation, but is that solely for isolation and not for cross platform compatibility?

Given only a single server, what is the best way to be able to host both Windows-based and Linux-based docker containers?

Do I need to install docker twice? Should I run a Ubuntu server in a VM through Hyper-V? Should I use the Docker Toolbox (Docker for Windows doesn't support Server 2016 yet)

This is all just for toying around at home, not an actual production environment.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 482

Answers (1)

Troels Larsen
Troels Larsen

Reputation: 4651

It appears that there is no way of virtualizing Linux Docker containers on Windows other than installing the Docker Toolbox or running it in a VM.

Personally, I installed Hyper-V and an Ubuntu Server VM in that.

Hyper-V containers in Docker for Windows are only for isolation, not cross platform functionality.

Upvotes: 1

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