Docker Installation and Update Scripts

A collection of shell scripts to simplify Docker management on Ubuntu/Debian-based systems.

Overview

This project provides two essential scripts for Docker management:

1. Docker Installation Script - Automates the installation of Docker and Docker Compose on Ubuntu systems.
2. Docker Update Script - Checks and updates Docker and Docker Compose to their latest stable versions on Debian-based systems.

These scripts are designed to make Docker management easier for both beginners and experienced users, with comprehensive error handling and user-friendly output.

Features

• Color-coded output for better readability
• Comprehensive error handling with clear messages
• System compatibility checks to ensure proper execution
• Modular design for better maintainability
• Backup options for safe updates
• Command-line arguments for customized execution

Project Structure

This project is organized as follows:

• scripts/ - Contains the shell scripts for Docker installation and updates
  • install-docker.sh - Script for installing Docker and Docker Compose
  • update-docker.sh - Script for updating Docker and Docker Compose
• README.md - Main documentation file
• readme-install.md - Detailed documentation for the installation script
• readme-update.md - Detailed documentation for the update script

Quick Start

Installation

chmod +x scripts/install-docker.sh
./scripts/install-docker.sh

Update

chmod +x scripts/update-docker.sh
./scripts/update-docker.sh

For more detailed information about each script, please refer to their respective documentation:

• Installation Script Documentation
• Update Script Documentation

Author

SAKAR SR
Easy-Cloud.in

License

Copyright © 2025 SAKAR SR, Easy-Cloud.in. All rights reserved.

This project is provided as-is, without any warranties. Always review scripts before running them on your system, especially those requiring sudo privileges.