Podman Series Overview

This series explores Podman from the basics to more advanced features, focusing on rootless containers, networking, and pods. Along the way, we demonstrate how to replace Docker in a real-world setup, step by step.

• #1 – Getting Started: Running rootful containers that survive reboots using Quadlets.
• #2 – Rootless: Running containers as a regular user, including lingering and systemd integration.
• #3 – Cheat Sheet: Rootful vs rootless commands for easy reference.
• #4 – Networking: Creating isolated and internal networks for secure container communication.
• #5 – Pods: Running multiple containers in the same network namespace, Kubernetes-style.
• #6 – WordPress in a Pod: Deploying a real application with multiple containers, secrets, and dependencies.
• #7 – Enough, Just Give Me the Files: All Quadlets in one place, with paths, start commands, and troubleshooting tips for rootless pods.

Each post builds on the previous ones, showing practical examples and systemd integration, so you can confidently move from Docker to Podman in your own environment.

If you run into issues or have questions, reach out via Bluesky: @netsecu.red.