How to run native Docker containers on WSL 2

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For instance, it allows you to quickly and simply run multiple, different versions of a database engine like MongoDB or SQL Server concurrently. Docker Desktop for Windows initially used heavy, full Virtual Machines on Hyper-V to run Linux containers. This isn’t necessarily bad, but it does cost overhead in speed and interoperability between the container and the Windows host. The new features and architecture of WSL 2 make running containers with Docker Desktop faster and more efficient. In turn, this will provide more stable systems for your customers while delivering cost savings and improved overhead for your business.

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