How to Install Podman on Elementary OS Latest

Podman is a lightweight, open-source container engine that allows you to manage containers on your Linux system without needing a daemon. This tutorial will cover how to install Podman on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• An installed and updated version of Elementary OS Latest
• A user account with sudo privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Podman Dependencies

First, we need to install dependencies that Podman requires to work correctly. Open the terminal and enter the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install uidmap slirp4netns

Step 2: Install Podman from the Official Repository

By default, Podman is not available in the official repository of Elementary OS. Therefore, we need to add the Podman repository to our system.

Add Podman Repository Key

Enter the following command to add the Podman key to your system:

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/containers/podman/main/contrib/podman.repo | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/podman.list

Update System and Install Podman

Run the following commands to update your system and install Podman from the added repository.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install podman

Step 3: Verify Podman Installation

You can verify the installation of Podman by typing the following command in the terminal:

podman version

This command will display the version of Podman installed on your system with other details like Go Version, OS/Arch and Build Date.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you have successfully installed Podman on Elementary OS Latest. Now, you can manage and maintain containers on your system without any hassle.