Getting Started with Podman from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the skills you need to be able to install and manage containers on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 using Podman.

In today’s market there are many container management systems available and the latest of these is Podman, and is invested in heavily by Red Hat. Running containers may need you to become the root user or to belong to specific groups to gain additional access. Elevating user privileges is not necessarily the best way of working. In this course, Getting Started with Podman, you’ll learn how to install Podman and manage Podman containers using standard user accounts. First, you’ll explore the concepts of container management and how to setup the lab environment. Next, you’ll discover how to quickly deploy Podman images as containers and connect through to their services. Finally, you’ll learn how to control user ID mappings using rootless containers. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of managing containers with Podman needed to deploy and manage containers needed for services in your DevOps environment.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding Podman

Working with Registries and Images

Understanding Containers

Running a Web Server Using Local Content

Running a Systemd Service in a Container

Networking Podman

Orchestrating Configuration Using Podman-Compose

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches running containers using standard user accounts, which is becoming industry standard

Uses a multi-modal approach of text, images, videos, and interacive elements

Taught by Andrew Mallett, a respected industry leader in container management

Provides learners with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of container management

Builds on existing knowledge and skills in container management

Covers a comprehensive range of topics in container management, including networking and orchestration

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Getting Started with Podman with these activities:

Review previous notes and assignments

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Refresh your knowledge of course material by reviewing your notes and assignments.

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Gather your notes and assignments
Review the material

Join a study group for the course

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Join a study group to review course material and engage in discussions with your peers.

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Find or create a study group
Meet regularly to discuss course material

Design a cloud architecture

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Design a cloud architecture to improve your understanding of cloud concepts.

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Choose a cloud provider
Design the architecture, including compute, storage, and networking
Estimate the cost of the architecture

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Create a personal website

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Start a personal website to experiment with HTML and improve your design skills as you build.

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Choose a template or design your own website
Add content and customize the website
Test the website on different devices and browsers

Practice building containers with Docker

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Strengthen your understanding of Docker by practicing building and managing containers.

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Follow a Docker tutorial
Create a Dockerfile
Build and run a container

Develop a mobile application

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Build a mobile app that will let you implement what you've learned about Java.

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Choose a mobile development framework
Design and build the app
Test and deploy the app on a mobile device

Create a blog post about a new technology

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Create a blog post about a new technology in the course material to enhance your understanding of the subject.

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Choose a technology to write about
Research the technology
Write and publish the blog post

Career center

Learners who complete Getting Started with Podman will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They work to improve communication and collaboration between these teams to ensure that software is developed and deployed quickly and efficiently. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a DevOps Engineer to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cloud computing systems. They work to ensure that cloud-based applications and services are reliable, scalable, and secure. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Cloud Engineer to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Site Reliability Engineer

A Site Reliability Engineer is responsible for the reliability and performance of a website or application. They work to ensure that the site or application is always up and running and that it performs optimally. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Site Reliability Engineer to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliability of computer systems; including hardware and software. They ensure that all systems run smoothly and fix any issues that may arise. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the fundamentals of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Systems Administrator to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is responsible for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. They work to extract insights from data to help businesses make better decisions. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Data Scientist to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software systems. They work to ensure that software is reliable, efficient, and meets the needs of users. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Software Engineer to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. They work to ensure that networks are reliable, efficient, and secure. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Network Engineer to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst is responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of computer systems. They work to ensure that systems meet the needs of businesses and users. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Systems Analyst to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Security Analyst

A Security Analyst is responsible for the identification, analysis, and mitigation of security risks. They work to protect organizations from cyberattacks and data breaches. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Security Analyst to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems. They work to ensure that databases are reliable, efficient, and secure. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Database Administrator to manage and maintain container-based systems more effectively.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

A Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for the testing and validation of software systems. They work to ensure that software systems meet the required quality standards. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Quality Assurance Analyst to test and validate container-based systems more effectively.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for the analysis of business processes and the development of solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. They work to identify and document business requirements, and to develop and implement solutions that meet those requirements. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Business Analyst to understand how container-based systems can be used to improve business processes more effectively.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for the development and launch of new products. They work to ensure that products meet the needs of customers and are successful in the marketplace. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Product Manager to understand how container-based systems can be used to develop and launch new products more effectively.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer is responsible for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation. They work to ensure that documentation is clear, concise, and accurate. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Technical Writer to write documentation for container-based systems more effectively.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of projects. They work to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This course, Getting Started with Podman, may be useful for someone in this role as it teaches the basics of container management using Podman. This knowledge can help a Project Manager to manage and track container-based projects more effectively.

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