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The Docker platform is comprised of a family of tools and products. After learning the general principles of the Docker workflow under Guides, you can find the documentation for these tools and products here.
Docker CE and EE are available on multiple platforms, on cloud and on-premises. Use the following tables to choose the best installation path for you.
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See also Docker Cloud for setup instructions for Digital Ocean, Packet, SoftLayer, or Bring Your Own Cloud.
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Free downloadables that help your device use Docker containers.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Docker Compose | Enables you to define, build, and run multi-container applications |
| Docker Machine | Enables you to provision and manage Dockerized hosts |
| Docker Notary | Allows the signing of container images to enable Docker Content Trust |
| Docker Registry | The software that powers Docker Hub and Docker Store, Registry stores and distributes container images |
Commercial Docker products that turn your container-based solution into a production-ready application.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Docker Cloud | Manages multi-container applications and host resources running on a cloud provider (such as Amazon Web Services) |
| Universal Control Plane (UCP) | Manages your Docker swarm on-premise, or on the cloud |
| Docker Trusted Registry (DTR) | Securely stores and scans your Docker images |
| Docker Store | Public, Docker-hosted registry that distributes free and paid images from various publishers |
- Docker Hub - Superseded by Docker Store and Docker Cloud
- Docker Swarm - Functionality folded directly into native Docker, no longer a standalone tool
- Docker Toolbox - Superseded by Docker for Mac and Windows