Unleash the Power of Containerization: Installing and Running Podman on MacOS
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and deployment, containerization has become a cornerstone technology. Among the myriad containerization tools, Podman stands out as a lightweight, flexible, and efficient choice for macOS users. This guide is your gateway to the world of Podman, taking you through the seamless process of installing and running containers on your macOS system.
There are multiple avenues to bring Podman into your macOS environment. Below, we’ll explore two popular methods: using Homebrew for convenience and manual installation for those who prefer hands-on control.
Method 1: Using Homebrew
Homebrew, the popular macOS package manager, simplifies software installations. Let’s get started with Podman:
/bin/bash -c “$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)”
brew install podman