Podman is a container management tool that is similar to Docker but runs containers as non-root users. It is designed to be a drop-in replacement for Docker and offers a simple way to manage containers and images. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of Podman on Ubuntu 22.04. Whether you're deploying it on a local server or using a Windows VPS UK, this tutorial will cover everything you need to get started.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing Podman, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you're setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows Servers platform.

Step 2: Install Podman

Podman can be installed directly from the official Ubuntu repository. Run the following command to install Podman:

sudo apt install podman -y

After the installation is complete, you can verify it by checking the Podman version:

podman --version

Step 3: Configure Podman

By default, Podman runs containers in rootless mode, which means you can run containers without root privileges. To test Podman, you can run a simple container:

podman run hello-world

This command will pull the "hello-world" image from the registry and run it, confirming that Podman is working correctly.

Step 4: Manage Containers

You can manage your containers using various Podman commands. For example, to list running containers, use:

podman ps

To view all containers (running and stopped), use:

podman ps -a

To stop a running container, use:

podman stop 

Replace <container_id> with the actual ID of your container.

Step 5: Configure Podman for Systemd (Optional)

If you want to manage your Podman containers with systemd, you can create a systemd service file. Here is an example:


sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/podman.service
            

Add the following configuration:


[Unit]
Description=Podman container
After=network.target

[Service]
Restart=always
ExecStart=/usr/bin/podman start -a my-container
ExecStop=/usr/bin/podman stop -t 10 my-container

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
            

Save the file and enable the service:

sudo systemctl enable podman.service

Step 6: Accessing Podman Remotely (Optional)

If you want to access Podman remotely, you need to enable the remote API. To do this, create or edit the Podman configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/containers/containers.conf

Add the following lines:


[engine]
remote = true
            

Save the file and restart Podman to apply the changes.

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