Installing Docker Scout on Debian

Docker Scout is a powerful tool for vulnerability scanning and managing Docker images, ensuring that your containers are secure and compliant. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to install Docker Scout on a Debian-based system (like Ubuntu 64-bit).

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Download Docker Scout:

First, you need to download the Docker Scout release for Linux (64-bit). Visit the Docker Scout CLI releases page on GitHub to find the latest version.

For this guide, we’ll use version 1.11.0. Use the following wget command to download the appropriate .tar.gz file:

wget https://github.com/docker/scout-cli/releases/download/v1.11.0/docker-scout_1.11.0_linux_amd64.tar.gz

2. Extract the Archive:

Once the download is complete, you need to extract the contents of the tarball. Use the tar command to do this:

tar -xf docker-scout_1.11.0_linux_amd64.tar.gz

3. Move Docker Scout to /usr/local/bin/:

To make Docker Scout accessible from anywhere on your system, move the extracted binary to /usr/local/bin/:

sudo mv docker-scout /usr/local/bin/

4. Verify the Installation:

To ensure Docker Scout has been installed correctly, check its version with the following command:

docker-scout version

If everything is set up correctly, this command will display the installed version of Docker Scout.

Summary

By following these steps, you’ll have Docker Scout installed and ready to use on your Debian-based system. Docker Scout will help you keep your Docker images secure by scanning for vulnerabilities and providing detailed security reports.

Feel free to explore Docker Scout’s capabilities further and integrate it into your security practices for enhanced container security.