Podman is a daemonless container engine compatible with Docker's CLI and OCI container formats. Unlike Docker, Podman runs without a background daemon — each container is its own process, with no single point of failure. This guide installs Podman on Ubuntu 26.04, deploys a live Nginx container, and builds a custom image from a Dockerfile. By the end, you'll have Podman running containers and a custom application image ready for use. Install Podman Podman is available in Ubuntu 26.04's default APT repository. 1. Update the APT package index: $ sudo apt update Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode 2. Install Podman: $ sudo apt install podman -y Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode 3. Verify the installed version: $ podman --version Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Manage the Podman Service Enable the Podman socket for API access and compatibility with Docker-based tooling. 1.…