Machinemakes facilitates the setup of Docker hosts on various platforms, including Linux, Windows, OS X, and cloud providers, by providing a standardized method to run containers. A Docker host, which is a physical or virtual machine running Linux, is necessary for container execution and is managed by the Docker Daemon. This daemon utilizes images, which are lightweight and efficient compared to virtual machine operating systems, leveraging the host's shared Linux kernel and a copy-on-write union file system for performance. Users can interact with the Docker Daemon via the Docker REST API or the Docker CLI. On non-Linux systems like OS X and Windows, Docker hosts must operate within Linux virtual machines, with Machine supporting setup through providers like VirtualBox. Machine offers a user-friendly interface to manage multiple providers, allowing users to create and configure Docker hosts efficiently. The setup ensures that containers can run seamlessly, with ports exposed accessible via the host's IP address, and allows users to start, stop, and manage hosts using specific commands. Despite being in beta, Machine is a promising tool for managing Docker environments across different platforms.