1 Podman: A next-generation container engine
This chapter covers
- What Podman is
- The advantages of using Podman over Docker
- Examples of using Podman
Starting this book is difficult because so many people come to it with different expectations and experiences. You likely have some experience with containers, Docker, or Kubernetes—or at least are interested in learning more about Podman because you’ve heard about it. If you’ve used or evaluated Docker, you’ll find that Podman works the same as Docker in most cases, but it solves some problems inherent in Docker; most significantly, Podman offers enhanced security and the ability to run commands with non-root privileges. This means you can manage containers with Podman without root access or privileges. ...
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