page_title: Installation on IBM SoftLayer 
page_description: Installation instructions for Docker on IBM Softlayer.
page_keywords: IBM SoftLayer, virtualization, cloud, docker, documentation, installation

# IBM SoftLayer

1. Create an [IBM SoftLayer account](
   https://www.softlayer.com/cloud-servers/).
2. Log in to the [SoftLayer Console](
   https://control.softlayer.com/devices/).
3. Go to [Order Hourly Computing Instance Wizard](
   https://manage.softlayer.com/Sales/orderHourlyComputingInstance)
   on your SoftLayer Console.
4. Create a new *CloudLayer Computing Instance* (CCI) using the default
   values for all the fields and choose:

    - *First Available* as `Datacenter` and
    - *Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin - Minimal Install (64 bit)*
      as `Operating System`.

5. Click the *Continue Your Order* button at the bottom right and
   select *Go to checkout*.
6. Insert the required *User Metadata* and place the order.
7. Then continue with the [*Ubuntu*](../ubuntulinux/#ubuntu-linux)
   instructions.

## What next?

Continue with the [User Guide](/userguide/).