Unlock Podman’s Power 💡 Pods, Quadlets & Cockpit on openSUSE | Better Than Docker!

Are you still clinging to Docker? It might be time to move on! In this video, I take you step-by-step through switching from Docker to Podman on openSUSE Tumbleweed. Whether you’re a beginner just experimenting with containers or an advanced Linux user looking for more control, you’ll discover why Podman is quickly becoming the go-to alternative.

We’ll start by installing Podman using zypper and walk through enabling Cockpit for a sleek web interface that makes managing containers simple. From there, I’ll show you how to add Podman plugins inside Cockpit, including SELinux integration, so you can troubleshoot container security right from your browser.

Next, we’ll dive into Pods in Podman—what they are, why they matter, and how they let you group containers together just like in Kubernetes. I’ll also cover the pitfalls of running Docker Compose with Podman, why it might not be the best idea, and how to properly use Podman run and Quadlets for long-term system integration.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have real examples with Nginx, Sonarr, Radarr, and Lidarr running smoothly under Podman. No fluff, no filler—just straight-to-the-point Linux container knowledge.

👉 If you’re ready to level up your Linux game, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment about your Podman setup!