Chapter 3: Running the First Container
In the previous chapters, we discussed the history of containers, their adoption, and the various technologies that contribute to their spread, while also looking at the main differences between Docker and Podman.
Now, it’s time to start working with real examples: in this chapter, we will learn about how to get Podman up and running on your preferred Linux operating system so that we can start our first container. We will discover the various installation methods, all the prerequisites, and then start a container.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:
- Choosing an operating system and installation method
- Preparing your environment
- Running your first container
Technical requirements ...
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