Red Hat takes on Docker Desktop with its enterprise Podman Desktop build
5 hours ago
- #Containerization
- #Enterprise Software
- #Red Hat
- Red Hat releases enterprise build of Podman Desktop, integrating with OpenShift and RHEL.
- Podman Desktop is an open-source, Docker-compatible container engine with a graphical UI.
- Red Hat's version offers official support, security fixes, and enterprise lifecycle management.
- The tool simplifies container workflows for developers while aligning with corporate policies.
- Features include pod grouping, Kubernetes YAML generation, and deployment to OpenShift clusters.
- Administrators can enforce policies, manage configurations, and lock security settings.
- Podman Desktop supports Dockerfiles and Docker Compose for easier migration from Docker.
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with RHEL subscriptions including Podman.
- Red Hat aims to position Podman as a Docker alternative in enterprise settings.