Alexa's Input (AI) Revolutionizing Containers: Podman, Builda, and Open Source with Dan Walsh (Part 1)
Containers rule the modern tech world—and in this episode, we’re unpacking their evolution with Daniel Walsh, Senior Distinguished Engineer at Red Hat and the engineer behind tools like Podman, Builda, CRI-O, Ramalama, and SELinux. From replacing Docker to redefining Kubernetes workflows, Daniel shares his incredible story, the origins of these tools, and how open source innovation fuels everything. If you’re curious about container security, rootless tech, or the future of Kubernetes, you won’t want to miss part one of this conversation!
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-walsh-a8729b2/
Podman: https://podman.io
Buildah: https://buildah.io
CRI-O: https://cri-o.io
Skopeo: https://github.com/containers/skopeo
SELinux Project Documentation: https://selinuxproject.org
SELinux Coloring Book (Explains SELinux visually): https://github.com/SELinuxProject/selinux-coloring-book
Ramalama GitHub Repository: https://github.com/containers/ramalama
Introduction to Ramalama (Blog post, if available): Add a link if Daniel has written one or plans to.
"Podman in Action" by Daniel Walsh (Free PDF from Red Hat): https://developers.redhat.com/podman-in-action
Purchase "Podman in Action" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Podman-Action-Daniel-J-Walsh/dp/1617299427
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