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Open-source container management tool, daemonless, supports OCI containers, enhances security by allowing rootless operation

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Daemonless Architecture
Does not rely on a central daemon, making it more secure and easier to troubleshoot
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Rootless Containers
Allows users to run containers without root privileges, increasing security
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Compatibility with Docker
Works seamlessly with Docker both on the command line and REST API
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Pod Management
Manages groups of containers that run together and share resources
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OCI Support
Supports Open Container Initiative (OCI) containers, meeting industry standards
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User Namespace Isolation
Isolates containers from the host using user namespaces
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Skopeo and Buildah Integration
Works with Skopeo and Buildah for managing container images and building capabilities
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Play Kubernetes YAML
Creates containers, pods and volumes based on Kubernetes YAML
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Kubernetes YAML
Generates Kubernetes YAML from pods and deploys to Kubernetes
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Podman Audit Logs
Logs user container executions for security and compliance
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Complexity for Beginners
Command-line interface (CLI) can be complex for beginners, requiring users to learn new commands and workflows
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Limited Community Support
Has a smaller community, resulting in fewer integrations, and community support
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Limited Tooling
Has fewer third-party tools and integrations, which can make it more challenging to manage
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Networking Challenges
Networking features are less mature, which can lead to difficulties in setting up and managing container networks
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Advanced Features
Lacks some advanced features, which may be necessary for certain use cases

Platform

Desktop

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System Requirements

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Ratings

4.90
5

TrustRadius
9.8
10
based on 4 reviews

Developer

Written in

Golang, Shell, Python, Perl

Initial Release

12 January 2019

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