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At some point, every beginner runs into this question:

Should I use docker run, or should I use Docker Compose?

The practical answer is simple:

• Use docker run when you want to start one container quickly
• Use Docker Compose when you want to define and manage one or more containers as a reusable setup

You can think of it like this:

• docker run = one command, typed by hand
• docker compose = a saved recipe in a docker-compose.yml file

This guide walks you from zero → running containers on Windows 11. No prior Docker knowledge needed.

We’ll cover:

• What Docker is (in plain English)
• Setting up WSL (required)
• Installing Docker Desktop using winget
• Running your first container
• Using Portainer as a visual UI
• Core concepts you actually need