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MacOS Guide

Running NodeZero on macOS via Docker is not a validated practice. We have identified intermittent issues due to a Docker Engine problem within Docker Desktop for Mac. This issue might prevent outbound communication to the internet from within the Docker container when an operation begins. We recommend using a virtual machine configured with the necessary specifications to run the operation.

Using a desktop hypervisor such as VirtualBox, VMware, or Parallels allows better functionality and more advanced control. This enables choosing the Operating System (OS) to use as a Docker host by running a Virtual Machine (VM) within your desired desktop hypervisor. This option requires the installation of the desktop hypervisor, deploying a VM or OVA template, and installing Docker on the deployed VM’s OS.

References for Installing Desktop Hypervisors on macOS:

Once you've installed Docker, you're done! Now validate NodeZero is ready to operate.