- Accessing 'Insider' versions of Business Central is easy to check out new features, but be cautious as Insider versions may differ from final releases.
- The need for an access key to get Insider versions of Business Central has been eliminated in recent changes.
- To set up Docker for Business Central, install Docker Desktop on Windows, ensuring the x86_64 version for normal PCs.
- During the installation process, uncheck the "Use WSL" option and enable Hyper-V features in the control panel.
- Start Docker Desktop in Hyper-V mode and ignore any initial errors to switch to Windows containers.
- The next step involves creating a new Business Central container in Docker, which can be mostly automated with a PowerShell commandlet and script.
- Various blogs offer different approaches to creating a Docker for Business Central using BCContainerHelper.
- The process of setting up Business Central in a Docker container is straightforward with the right tools and guidance, providing a flexible and efficient development environment.
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