Running AWS Linux Container in Docker Desktop: A Quick Guide

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Hello everyone,

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to run an AWS Linux container within Docker Desktop. Docker Desktop provides a convenient way to experiment with different environments, and running an AWS Linux container can be useful for testing applications or running specific tools.

1. Install Docker Desktop:

Make sure Docker Desktop is installed and running on your system. You can download and install Docker Desktop from the official website: Docker Desktop Download.

2. Pull the AWS Linux Image:

You can find the AWS Linux image on Docker Hub. Open a terminal and execute the following command to pull the image:

docker pull amazonlinux

3. Run an AWS Linux Container:

Now that you have the image, you can run an AWS Linux container using the docker run command. For example:

docker run -it --name aws-linux-container amazonlinux

This will start an interactive AWS Linux container, and you can access it via the terminal.

4. Interact with the Container:

Once inside the container, you can install and run applications as you would on a regular AWS Linux…