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Image Management

Learn how to manage Podman images using Pod Manager extension.

Building Images​

From Dockerfile​

  • Build from local Dockerfile
  • Specify build context
  • Set build arguments
  • Tag images

Build Options​

  • Multi-stage builds
  • Build cache usage
  • Platform-specific builds
  • Build secrets

Image Operations​

Basic Operations​

  • Pull Images: Download from registries
  • Push Images: Upload to registries
  • Tag Images: Create image tags
  • Delete Images: Remove local images

Maintenance​

  • Prune Dangling Images: Clean up unused images
  • Prune All Images: Remove all unused images
  • Clear Build Cache: Free up disk space

Working with Registries​

Registry Authentication​

  • Login to registries
  • Manage credentials
  • Configure registry mirrors

Image Tags​

  • Version management
  • Latest tag handling
  • Tag conventions

Best Practices​

Image Size​

  • Optimize image layers
  • Use multi-stage builds
  • Clean up unnecessary files

Security​

  • Scan for vulnerabilities
  • Use official base images
  • Keep images updated