This step-by-step guide will teach you how to install Docker, Docker-Compose, and Portainer on a Kali Linux system. Docker is a powerful platform for developing, shipping, and running container applications. Docker Compose facilitates the management of multi-container Docker applications, while Portainer offers a user-friendly interface for managing your Docker environments. This setup is ideal for developers and testers who require a flexible yet manageable container ecosystem.
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Prerequisites
Before beginning this tutorial, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- A Kali Linux machine (Preferably the latest version)
- Sudo privileges on your system
- An internet connection
Step 1: Install Docker-CE
Setting up the Docker Repository
Add the Docker repository to your system’s sources list by running the following command:
echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/debian bookworm stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.listImport the repository’s GPG key:
curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/debian/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpgInstalling Docker-CE on Kali Linux
Update your package index and install Docker Community Edition (CE):
sudo apt update sudo apt install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.ioStep 2: Install Docker Compose
To manage your Docker containers more efficiently with multiple services, install Docker-Compose using:
sudo apt install docker-composeStep 3: Install Portainer-CE
Portainer provides a graphical interface for managing your Docker containers and services.
Setting Up Portainer
Create a volume to store Portainer’s data:
sudo docker volume create portainer_dataDeploy Portainer using Docker:
sudo docker run -d -p 9000:9000 --name=portainer --restart=always -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v portainer_data:/data portainer/portainer-ceAccessing Portainer
Access Portainer through your web browser at:
http://localhost:9000Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Step 4: Configure Docker to start on boot
To ensure Docker services start automatically at boot, enable the service:
sudo systemctl enable dockerWrapping Up
You have successfully installed Docker, Docker-Compose, and Portainer on your Kali Linux system. This configuration simplifies application deployment and management and provides a robust platform for testing and development environments. Explore Docker and Portainer to maximize your productivity and streamline your development workflows.
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References
For more detailed information about using Docker and managing containers, refer to the following resources:
Feel free to extend your Docker environment with additional tools and services to suit your development needs. Happy Docking!
