Demo Docker UCP Setup

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Prerequisites

1. Visit Docker Documentation.
2. Navigate to Product Manual → Docker Enterprise.
3. Select Universal Control Plane → Administration.
4. In the left menu, click Install and review System Requirements.

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System Requirements

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Software

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Hardware (Minimum)

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Hardware (Recommended for Production)

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Installation Steps

1. Pull the UCP image (e.g., version 3.2.6):
   docker image pull docker/ucp:3.2.6
   
2. Run the installer container (replace <node-ip-address> with your manager’s private IP):
   docker container run --rm -it --name ucp \
     -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
     docker/ucp:3.2.6 install \
     --host-address <node-ip-address> \
     --interactive
   
3. When prompted:
   • Enter Admin Username (e.g., yogeshraheja)
   • Set and confirm Admin Password
   • Press Enter if no additional aliases (SANs) are needed

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Example Installation Output

[root@ucpmanager ~]# docker image pull docker/ucp:3.2.6
3.2.6: Pulling from docker/ucp
4167d3e14976: Pull complete
af325902296c: Pull complete
1c053272dca9: Pull complete

[root@ucpmanager ~]# docker container run --rm -it --name ucp \
> -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
> docker/ucp:3.2.6 install \
> --host-address 172.31.32.217 \
> --interactive
INFO[0000] Your Docker daemon version 19.03.5, build 2ee0c57608 ... is compatible with UCP 3.2.6
INFO[0000] Initializing New Docker Swarm
Admin Username: yogeshraheja
Admin Password:
Confirm Admin Password:
WARN[0016] None of the Subject Alternative Names ... ("ucpmanager") ...
You may enter additional aliases (SANs) now or press enter to proceed with the above list.
Additional aliases:
INFO[0019] Checking required ports for connectivity
INFO[0025] Pulling required images... (this may take a while)
INFO[0025] Pulling image: docker/ucp-agent:3.2.6
...
INFO[0043] Step 24 of 35: [Install Kubernetes CNI Plugin]

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Accessing the UCP Console

1. Open https://<public-ip> in your browser.
2. Sign in using your admin credentials.
3. Upload your Docker Enterprise license (downloadable from your Docker Hub account).

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Links and References

• Docker Documentation
• Network Ports
• Docker Hub