What is Podman?

Podman (Pod Manager) is a daemon less, open-source container runtime used for building, running, and managing containers. It provides a Docker-compatible CLI but operates without requiring a background service (dockerd). The features of Podman are listed below:

  • Running Containers & Pods – They are similar to Docker, but without a daemon.

  • Kubernetes Development & Deployment – Generates Kubernetes YAML & runs pods locally.

  • Secure, Rootless Container Execution – Runs containers without root privileges.

  • Systemd Integration – Runs containers as Linux system services.

  • Lightweight Container Management – Suitable for low-resource environments.

The key advantages of using Podman for Kubernetes include:

  • Daemon less Architecture – No background service (dockerd), reducing resource usage.

  • Rootless Security – Runs containers without root privileges, improving security.

  • Kubernetes YAML Generation – Easily convert running containers to Kubernetes manifests.

  • Pod Support – Run multi-container pods locally, similar to Kubernetes.

Why Monitor Podman?

The containers and the applications running in the containers within Podman Container Engine is much faster and robust in nature. As continuous access to the containers/applications is the key requirement in modern IT environments, even the smallest slip in the performance of the Podman Container Engine would result in huge losses. To ensure 24x7 availability of the Podman Container Engine and high performance rate, administrators need to closely monitor the performance and status of the Podman Container Engine and its associated components, promptly detect abnormalities, and fix them before end-users notice. eG Enterprise offers a dedicated Podman monitoring model for detecting and fixing such abnormalities at the earliest.