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page_title: Installation on IBM SoftLayer
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page_description: Installation instructions for Docker on IBM Softlayer.
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page_keywords: IBM SoftLayer, virtualization, cloud, docker, documentation, installation
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# IBM SoftLayer
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1. Create an [IBM SoftLayer account](
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https://www.softlayer.com/cloud-servers/).
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2. Log in to the [SoftLayer Customer Portal](
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https://control.softlayer.com/).
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3. From the *Devices* menu select [*Device List*](https://control.softlayer.com/devices)
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4. Click *Order Devices* on the top right of the window below the menu bar.
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5. Under *Virtual Server* click [*Hourly*](https://manage.softlayer.com/Sales/orderHourlyComputingInstance)
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6. Create a new *SoftLayer Virtual Server Instance* (VSI) using the default
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values for all the fields and choose:
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- The desired location for *Datacenter*
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- *Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin - Minimal Install (64 bit)*
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for *Operating System*.
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7. Click the *Continue Your Order* button at the bottom right.
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8. Fill out VSI *hostname* and *domain*.
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9. Insert the required *User Metadata* and place the order.
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10. Then continue with the [*Ubuntu*](../ubuntulinux/#ubuntu-linux)
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instructions.
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## What next?
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Continue with the [User Guide](/userguide/).
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