diff --git a/containers/azure-machine-learning-python-3/.devcontainer/Dockerfile b/containers/azure-machine-learning-python-3/.devcontainer/Dockerfile
index e3bd99e6e4..5effa0beb1 100644
--- a/containers/azure-machine-learning-python-3/.devcontainer/Dockerfile
+++ b/containers/azure-machine-learning-python-3/.devcontainer/Dockerfile
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ RUN apt-get install -y \
             ca-certificates \
             gnupg-agent \
             software-properties-common \
+            sudo \
             lsb-release 2>&1
 
 # Install Docker CLI