Using Power Platform CLI with Podman

If you're looking to use Dev Containers but can't use Docker on your work machine due to licensing terms, this post may have the solution you need. The author shares their experience with using Podman instead of Docker, highlighting its usefulness for Dev Containers, and showing you how to use it with Power Platform CLI. Podman is an open-source container engine used for creating and managing containerized applications without needing a daemon running in the background. In contrast to Docker, Podman doesn't require root privileges, so it's a great solution for those who are unable to use Docker.

This post provides a useful guide to using Podman with Power Platform CLI, enabling you to create custom containers according to your needs and specifications without any overheads. The author shares their process of creating a new Podman container and setting it up to use Power Platform CLI before detailing the commands necessary to run and manage your container. By the end of this post, you'll have a good understanding of how to use Podman and Power Platform CLI together, making it easier for you to develop and deploy containerized applications on your work machine.

So if you're looking for a Docker alternative for Dev Containers, give Podman a try, and use this post as your guide to integrating it with Power Platform CLI.

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