How to Install Jaeger with Docker on Windows

Jaeger is an open-source tool used for distributed tracing in microservices architectures. Developed by Uber, Jaeger helps track requests as they move across multiple services, making it easier to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot complex systems. With Jaeger, developers can identify bottlenecks, detect errors, and optimize performance by visualizing how requests interact within distributed applications. Jaeger is often integrated into environments via Docker for a quick setup and provides a user-friendly UI for examining trace data. Here’s how to set it up using Docker on Windows.

Install Docker

1. Download Docker Desktop from Docker’s website and follow the installation steps.
2. Confirm installation:
   docker --version

Install Jaeger with Docker

1. Pull the Jaeger Image:
   docker pull jaegertracing/all-in-one:latest
2. Run Jaeger Container:
   docker run -d --name jaeger -e COLLECTOR_ZIPKIN_HTTP_PORT=9411 -p 5775:5775/udp -p 6831:6831/udp -p 6832:6832/udp -p 5778:5778 -p 16686:16686 -p 14268:14268 -p 14250:14250 -p 9411:9411 jaegertracing/all-in-one:latest
3. Access Jaeger UI: Go to http://localhost:16686 in your browser to start visualizing trace data.

Manage the Container

• Stop Jaeger:

  docker stop jaeger

• Remove Jaeger:

  docker rm jaeger

  Jaeger’s Docker setup is quick and ideal for development and testing environments. This configuration lets you efficiently trace and analyze distributed systems.