In this blog post, I’ll show you how to update the Docker PowerShell module on Windows Server 2016 Container Host.
As you know, The original Docker PowerShell Module was released under the name DockerMsfTProvider which was released as a Microsoft Provided Module.
A few months ago, Docker released a new PowerShell module to replace the original MSFT module.
Uninstall Module
The new module will ensure you get the latest Docker patches however In order to Install we need to uninstall the MSFT module.
Uninstall DockerMSFTProvider Module
The first step in the update process Is to uninstall the original module using the cmdlet below
Before I uninstall the module, I’ll run the cmdlet below to verify the module version
Get-package docker
Now, I’ll run the cmdlet below to uninstall the module
Uninstall-Module DockerMsftProvider -Force
Before installing the new module, I’ll restart the docker service
Restart-service docker
Install-Module DockerProvider -Force
Now, I’ll install the latest Docker engine version
Install-Package -Name docker -ProviderName DockerProvider -Update -Force
And the last step will restart the docker service
Restart-service docker
And If I run the cmdlet below again, I’ll see that the new module Is Installed and working
Get-Package docker
