054 - Linux on Windows with WSL 2

Running Linux on Windows has been possible for years with virtual machines. Now with Windows Subsystem for Linux, and especially it's newer version 2 it's possible to run a streamlined Linux distro side-by-side with Windows 10. Join us for this episode to understand how this works, and also how it can benefit your development workflow if you utilize Docker containers.

Show Notes

• Sideloading a custom Linux distro
• Building a local WordPress test environment using Windows 10, Docker Desktop, and WSL 2 (Jussi)
• Installing WSL 2 (Microsoft Docs)

Creators and Guests

Host

Jussi Roine | Microsoft MVP

Untangling Microsoft security for enterprises at Not Bad Security 🛡️ | Microsoft MVP/MCM/MCT

Host

Tobias Zimmergren

CTO, co-founder at pons.io | Co-host ctrlaltazure.com | Ex-Microsoft, ex-MVP.

What is Ctrl+Alt+Azure?

Ctrl+Alt+Azure offers weekly conversations on Microsoft Azure, cloud strategy, security, identity, and generative AI - focused on what matters for architects, developers, CIOs, and CISOs. Hosted by industry experts Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.