In this article I’ll how I configure Windows Nano Server as a Container Host and run Windows Containers.
To get started first Install the Hyper-V role on the Container using the article How To Install Hyper-V On Windows Nano Server.
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When done, Install the Windows Nano Server package provider using the cmdlet below:
Install-PackageProvider NanoServerPackage
Import-PackageProvider NanoServerPackage
To view all rules and features available type:
Find-NanoServerPackage -name *
To Install the Containers Role type:
Install-NanoServerPackage microsoft-nanoserver-containers-package
Once done I’ll Install the Containers Package Provider
Install-PackageProvider -name ContainerProvider
Next I’ll Install the ContainerImage Provider that will allow me to download Images for the Windows Containers
install-packegeprovider containerimage -force
To Install a Container Image I’ll the cmdlet below:
Find-ContainerImage
Than Install the Nano Server Image:
Install-containerimage -name nanoserver
To view Images:
Get-containerimage
to create a new Container type:
New-Container -Name Nano01 -ContainerImageName NanoServer
