Docker won’t install on UoL Windows machine

[sgmmahon]

Docker has to be installed natively on machines using the Computing Service Managed Windows Service, as it is not available on Install University Applications.

However, during the installation process an error message occurs saying the Server is disabled. I contacted the CSD about this and managed to get the issue resolved. See their response below:

**“It looks like Docker is running into a difference in the default
settings used on the MWS compared to a standard Windows installation.

In particular, for security reasons, the Server service is disabled by
default on the MWS, so the error Docker is reporting is accurate.

Although we disable it by default, you can enable it if you have a
specific requirement for it, and have access to admin rights on the PC
in question, both of which are the case here.

To enable the server service:

• Request temporary admin rights and log off and back on again to start
  your tempadmin session.

• Start, Windows Administrative Tools, Services

• In the pane on the right, scroll down to and double-click ‘Server’

• Set the startup type to ‘Automatic’, and then click Start, then OK.

Once service status is ‘Running’, you can close the windows you opened
above, and try installing Docker again.”**

General instructions on how to install Docker can be found here. Make sure to request admin rights before completing the above steps.