Windows Docker Machine
A Vagrant environment to create Docker Machines for running Windows containers on macOS, Linux, and Windows hosts.
What is Windows Docker Machine?
Windows Docker Machine is a Vagrant-based tool that creates Docker Machines for running Windows containers on macOS, Linux, and Windows development hosts. It solves the problem of developing and testing Windows containerized applications on non-Windows systems by providing a managed Windows Server VM with Docker installed. The tool integrates with Docker contexts to allow seamless switching between Windows containers and local Docker Desktop environments.
Developers and DevOps engineers who need to build, test, or run Windows containers on macOS, Linux, or Windows hosts, particularly those working in cross-platform environments or without direct access to Windows servers.
It provides a reproducible, Infrastructure-as-Code approach to Windows container development, eliminating the need for dedicated Windows hardware. The pre-built Vagrant boxes and Docker context integration make it significantly easier to switch between container platforms compared to manual VM setup.
Overview
Work with Windows containers and LCOW on Mac/Linux/Windows
Use Cases
Best For
- Developing Windows container applications on macOS or Linux laptops
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