How to Install Docker CLI on Windows?

Installing the Docker CLI on Windows is straightforward. You can achieve this using the following methods:

1. Download and Install Docker Desktop

• Download Docker Desktop: Visit the official Docker website and download the latest version of Docker Desktop for Windows. (https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/)
• Run the installer: Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Verify installation: After installation, open a command prompt or PowerShell window and type docker --version to verify that Docker is installed correctly.

2. Install Docker CLI using PowerShell

• Open PowerShell: Launch PowerShell as administrator.
• Install Docker CLI: Run the following command:

   Install-Module -Name Docker

• Verify installation: After installation, open a new PowerShell window and type docker --version to verify that Docker is installed correctly.

3. Install Docker CLI using Chocolatey

• Install Chocolatey: If you haven't already, install Chocolatey, a package manager for Windows. (https://chocolatey.org/)
• Install Docker CLI: Open an elevated command prompt and run the following command:

   choco install docker

• Verify installation: After installation, open a new command prompt and type docker --version to verify that Docker is installed correctly.

Note: You might need to restart your computer after installation for Docker CLI to work correctly.