Note that we have had reports that Docker is not compatible with some other virtual machine software if you run into that problem you may need to uninstall other software. If you run into trouble at this step, you may need to run one or more of the following commands: This should return something like "Docker version 17.06.0-ce, build 02c1d87". Checking the version is always a good way to test that a program will run without investing too much effort into finding a command that will work, so let's do:
Now, open a terminal window and invoke the docker program directly.
#Docker for mac doesn't work install#
Here is the full list of supported systems and their install pages. Note that on some Windows systems (including non-Pro versions like Windows Home, and older versions) the "normal" Docker app doesn't work, and you have to use an older app called Docker Toolbox, which you can find here. Windows systemsĬlick here for the Windows install instructions But you can also just use it from the command-line, which is what we'll do in the rest of this tutorial. On Mac, the installation adds a menu bar item that looks like a whale/container-ship, which conveniently shows you the status of the Docker "daemon" (= program that runs in the background) and gives you GUI access to various Docker-related functionalities. MacOS systemsĬlick here for the MacOS install instructions
Frankly their docs are targeted at people who want to do things like run web applications on the cloud and can be quite frustrating to deal with. We have included instructions below for all steps after that first page, so you shouldn't need to go to any other pages in the Docker documentation. Run through the installation instructions and initial setup page they are very straightforward and should only take you a few minutes (not counting download time). Use a mounted volume to access data that lives outside the containerįollow the relevant link below depending on your computer system on Mac and Windows, select the "Stable channel" download.For a primer on what Docker containers are for and related terminology, see this Dictionary entry.
#Docker for mac doesn't work how to#
This document explains how to install and use Docker to run GATK on a local machine.
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