What is docker Toolbox?

Docker Toolbox is an installer for quick setup and launch of a Docker environment on older Mac and Windows systems that do not meet the requirements of the new Docker for Mac and Docker for Windows apps.

Is docker Desktop the same as docker?

Earlier versions of the Docker Desktop products used the same version numbers as Docker Engine, even though Docker Engine and Docker Desktop are not the same product. Docker Desktop is a free, downstream product which includes Docker Engine plus other complementary features.

Can docker containers run on Mac?

All containers running on a system share the same kernel; Mac OS X does not use the Linux kernel, but rather a mach kernel, so it cannot be run inside a Docker container at this time. You can run Docker on your Mac using a virtual machine, but containers running on that instance would need to run Linux.

What does docker for Mac do?

Docker Desktop for Mac is an easy-to-install desktop app for building, debugging, and testing Dockerized apps on a Mac. Docker Desktop for Mac is a complete development environment deeply integrated with the Mac OS Hypervisor framework, networking, and filesystem.

Is Docker free for Mac?

Here’s a summary of the key changes: Our Docker Subscription Service Agreement includes a change to the terms of use for Docker Desktop. It remains free for small businesses (fewer than 250 employees AND less than $10 million in annual revenue), personal use, education, and non-commercial open source projects.

How do I find my Docker Toolbox?

Find Docker Toolbox IP address

1. Open an environment prepared Terminal.
2. Enter the following command to get the IP address of the Docker Toolbox virtual machine: host> docker-machine ip default 192.168.99.100.

Can I use Docker without Docker desktop macOS?

No. Not without a Linux virtual machine. This is because Docker is a wrapper for namespaces and cgroups which are both Linux concepts with no implementation in the MacOS kernel.

Is Docker for Mac free?

It remains free for small businesses (fewer than 250 employees AND less than $10 million in annual revenue), personal use, education, and non-commercial open source projects. It requires a paid subscription for professional use in larger enterprises.

Why is Docker on macOS so much worse than Linux?

It’s your Host OS’ resources hard at work to synchronize low-level I/O (specifically disk and network) between the Host OS and Containers; this is on top of having to run the Containers themselves. This is also why you see the Hyperkit process usually consuming much of your CPU even at idle.

How do I use docker on a Mac?

How to install Docker on your Mac

1. Create a Docker Hub account. Docker Hub keeps track of the containers you’re running (or creating) and provides a one-stop shop to find new ones.
2. Download Docker Desktop for Mac.
3. Install Docker Desktop on your Mac.
4. Open and run Docker.
5. Download and install Kitematic.