afbjorklund
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2 months ago The project decided not do to static binaries (except podman-remote), but to leave that up to Linux distributions...
- https://github.com/containers/podman/issues/13298
- https://podman.io/docs/installation#linux-distributions
The CRI-O project still produces a static Nix build, but the Podman project does not feature a static Nix build anymore.
Feature request description
I would like to request the availability of a static binary installation package for Podman. This would be beneficial for the following reasons:
Internal Network Environment: In our environment, we are operating within an internal network, where the dnf installation method can be cumbersome due to numerous RPM dependencies.
Security Concerns with dnf Repositories: The RPM packages available in the dnf repositories tend to be outdated, posing potential security risks. For example, Rocky Linux currently provides version 4.9.4.
Providing a static binary package similar to Docker's (e.g., Docker Static Binaries) would greatly simplify the installation process and enhance security.
Thank you for considering this request.
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Have you considered any alternatives?
we have considered alternatives, including using Docker. However, we prefer to use Podman due to its advantages in being daemonless and its compatibility with Kubernetes. A static binary package would allow us to utilize Podman in environments where Docker is not an option, without the complications of managing dependencies through dnf.
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