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+# Docker Desktop Installation on Windows with Hyper-V
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+## Prerequisites
+- **Windows Version**: Windows 10 64-bit (Professional, Enterprise, or Education).
+- **Hardware Virtualization**: Must be supported and enabled in BIOS/UEFI settings.
+- **Windows Features**: Hyper-V and Containers features need to be enabled.
+
+## Installation Steps
+### 1. Download Docker Desktop
+- Visit [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-windows/) and download the Docker Desktop installer for Windows.
+
+### 2. Run the Installer
+- Execute the installer and follow the instructions.
+- When prompted, choose **'Use Hyper-V'** over WSL 2.
+
+### 3. Complete Installation
+- Restart your computer if necessary after installation.
+
+## Post-Installation Configuration
+### 1. Open Docker Desktop
+- Launch Docker Desktop from the Start menu.
+
+### 2. Adjust Memory Settings
+- Navigate to Settings in Docker Desktop.
+- Go to the 'Resources' section, then the 'Advanced' tab.
+- Move the memory slider to allocate **maximum available memory**.
+- Click 'Apply & Restart'.
+
+## Verifying Installation
+- Open a command prompt or PowerShell.
+- Check the Docker version with `docker --version`.
+- Run `docker run hello-world` to confirm Docker can pull and run images.
+
+## Notes
+- Administrative privileges are required for installation and configuration.
+- Allocating maximum memory might impact the performance of other applications.
+- Keep Docker Desktop updated for the best experience.
+
+## Additional Tips
+- Refer to Docker documentation for more details and best practices.
+- Consider Docker Compose for managing multi-container Docker applications.
+
+# Docker Desktop Installation on Mac
+
+## Prerequisites
+- **macOS Version**: macOS must be version 10.14 or newer.
+- **Chip Support**: Intel chip or Apple chip.
+- **Virtualization**: Ensure hardware virtualization is enabled.
+
+## Installation Steps
+### 1. Download Docker Desktop for Mac
+- Go to [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-mac/) and download the Docker Desktop installer for Mac.
+
+### 2. Install Docker Desktop
+- Open the `.dmg` file and drag the Docker icon to the Applications folder.
+- Open Docker from the Applications folder.
+
+### 3. Grant Permissions
+- You might need to grant permissions for Docker to run. Follow any on-screen instructions.
+
+## Post-Installation Configuration
+- Docker Desktop does not require additional memory configuration as it automatically manages resources based on availability.
+
+## Verifying Installation
+- Open a terminal.
+- Check Docker version with `docker --version`.
+- Run `docker run hello-world` to test pulling and running images.
+
+## Notes
+- Docker Desktop will request your admin password during the installation process for setting permissions.
+- Keep Docker Desktop updated for optimal performance and security.
+- Module 3 using AntsPyNet will require at least 16Gb of memory, but the user is free to use any other atlas in MNI space if that much memory is not available