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The Docker administrator downloads the latest Microsoft SQL Server image from Docker Hub to our local private registry. The Docker administrator ensures that all stated requirements for this SQL Server image are met, including Docker Engine 1.8+ on Docker-supported platforms and a minimum of 2 GB of RAM.
Note: Having access to high-quality container images from a trusted source can save many hours of labor that are typically required to create and manage images that are built locally from Docker files. Always check requirements before attempting to deploy a container image.
To download the image, the Docker administrator runs the following Docker pull command:
$ docker pull mcr.microsoft.com/mssql/server