docker-machine: no machine name, no “default” exists

Question

I downloaded and installed Docker for Windows 1.12.1 which in turn installed the docker-machine and docker-compose. I did not install \"Docker Toolbox\" since its a duplicate of

Answer 1

Two steps to find the IP address of the Hypervisor machine:

Step #1: Open Hyper-Visor Manager on Windows, then select the "MobyLinuxVM" virtual machine.

Step #2: On the bottom middle of the Hyper-V Manager there is a small tab labelled "Networking", click it.

Step #3: Take note of the MAC Address.

Step #4: Open a command prompt and write ipconfig /all to figure out the IP address for this mac address.

If anyone finds a simpler way to do this please let me know.