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Updating Docker on WSL2: A Quick Guide

Docker WSL2 Linux
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Check the Current Docker Version

Before updating Docker, it’s essential to verify the currently installed version. Run the following command:

docker --version

Docker version 27.4.0, build bde2b89

Update Docker on WSL2

To update Docker on a WSL2 environment, follow these steps:

  1. Update the package lists to ensure you have the latest information about available packages:
sudo apt-get update
  1. Upgrade the Docker-related packages:
sudo apt upgrade docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io

Verify the Updated Docker Version

After the update, confirm that the Docker version has been successfully upgraded:

docker --version

Docker version 27.4.1, build b9d17ea