Simple Guide on Docker Containers for Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultants

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Dynamics 365 Business Central

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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