How to install

1. Preparations

Note

Preparation is very important. If you skip this step, Dart-Services will not work even if installed.

1) Window

Check Virtualization

To enable Virtualization in Windows 10 or Windows 11, ensure that the device supports Virtualization by checking the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) firmware settings as follows:

Also you can check through Command Prompt:

• Step 1. Run Command Prompt .

• Step 2. Enter the command systeminfo.exe.

• Step 3. The command will gather system information and display the result

• Step 4. Check Hyper -V Requirements

• Step 5. If Virtualization Enabled in Firmware shows Yes, Windows Sandbox can be used.

Turn Windows Features on or off.

• Step 1. Open the Turn Windows Features on or off panel in Windows.

  

• Step 2. Open Control Panel ▸ Programs ▸ Turn Windows Features turn on or off in windows.

  • Virtual Machine Platform: checked

  • Windows Subsystem for Linux: checked

2) Mac OS

Check Docker Version

MacOS must be version 10.15 or newer. That is Big Sur (11), Monterey (12), or Ventura (13). We recommend upgrading to the latest version of macOS for a better experience.

1. Mac with Intel Chip

2. Apple silicon(M1)

Note: Docker supports Docker Desktop on the most recent versions of macOS. That is the current release of macOS and the previous two releases. As new major macOS versions are made generally available, Docker stops supporting the oldest and newest versions of macOS (in addition to the previous two releases). Docker Desktop currently supports macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Monterey.

For more information, please refer to Install on Mac | Docker Documentation.

2. Installation

• Step 1. Download and Install the newest Dart-Service file in Download Center.

Info.

An Internet connection is required to install Dart-Services.

Note.

Dart-Services uses the Docker Desktop internally. The Docker Desktop is for Free Only to Small Companies (fewer than 250 employees and less than $10 million in annual revenue). Free Docker is a better option if your company is bigger. Instead of this Docker desktop, you can use this:

• https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/cli/

If not, you must choose the paid Docker right here:

• https://www.docker.com/pricing/

• Step 2. When the installation is complete, the following window appears.

• Step 3. After clicking the Check Specification button, it will automatically search the PC's environment and set up the Docker environment. Also, it chooses Disk Space C as default folder to save.

Info.

Depending on the system environment, it may take several minutes to longer to check the system.

If an error happens, you can solve this problem with the corresponding solution below:

• OS System: Your computer must meet the following criteria:

  • Window

    • Windows 11 64-bit: Home or Pro version 21H2 or higher, or Enterprise or Education version 21H2 or higher.

    • Windows 10 64-bit: Home or Pro 21H1 (build 19043) or higher, or Enterprise or Education 20H2 (build 19042) or higher.

    • Virtualization

      • If your Virtualization doesn't work, you can follow the guideline in Q&A .

  • Mac OS

    • It must be version 10.15 or newer. That is Catalina, Big Sur, or Monterey.

    • We recommend upgrading to the latest version of macOS.

    • VirtualBox

      • VirtualBox prior to version 4.3.30 must not be installed as it is not compatible with Docker Desktop. You should install the other VirtualBox versions that are different from this version.

• Memory (RAM): If your computer's RAM is less than 8GB, you should upgrade it.

• Disk space: Disk space must be more than 15GB. If not, please upgrade it.

After resolving the issue, you can click the Check Specification button again.

• Step 4: If the rules are successful, click the Setup Installation button.

Then, wait for the installation progress.

Info.

If the installation progress fails, you can click More detail to view the error.

• Step 5: After installing successfully, click the Finish button to finish the installation and then restart the computer.

Note.
In order for Docker Desktop to operate properly, a reboot is required. If you already have Docker Desktop installed, you can skip this process.

• Step 6: Open the Dart-Service app.

• Step 7: After restarting the computer, click the Download Images button for download&install the docker images as shown below.