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If you don't quite get the value of Docker, or as a system admin you are can't let go of your SSH console, start with LXC. After that you might (as I have) turn to like what Docker has to offer.
Latest versus Ubuntu Managed
There are two ways to install Docker on Ubuntu,
| Install Method | How To | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Managed | See Below |
| Not the latest and greatest. |
| Latest Directly from Docker | Docker website | You get the latest and greatest. | More steps. |
As of 2016, recommendation is to with Ubuntu Managed. Docker is relatively stable...
Install Docker Ubuntu Managed
For latest and greatest use the instructions on the Docker website. For easy of maintenance use Ubuntu native,
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