Installing Docker on Ubuntu 22.04

Overview

This is a simple step-by-step guide to install Docker on a Debian system.

Prerequisites

• A Debian server
• Sudo privileges
• An internet connection

Installation Steps

1. Update and upgrade packages and install curl:

apt update && apt upgrade -y && apt install curl -y

2. Download and execute the Docker installation script using curl:

curl -sSL https://get.docker.com | CHANNEL=stable bash

3. Verify your installation. If done correctly, you will see something similar to:

~ docker --version
> Docker version 24.0.2, build cb74dfc

~ docker compose version
> Docker Compose version v2.18.1

That's it, Docker is now installed :)