Buildah Tutorial: Creating Containers Without Docker

Buildah Tutorial: Creating Containers Without Docker Buildah is a Linux utility for building and managing containers compatible with OCI (Open Container Initiative). Unlike Docker, Buildah does not require a daemon, making it perfect for scripts and CI/CD pipelines. Installing Buildah On Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt update sudo apt install -y buildah RHEL/CentOS: sudo yum install -y buildah Key Commands 1. Create new container buildah from ubuntu:24.04 This creates a new container based on the Ubuntu image and returns a unique container ID. ...

October 15, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · John Cena

Docker vs Buildah: Explained Simply

Docker vs Buildah: Explained Simply Published on: 2025-08-13 When talking about containers, most people think of Docker first. But there are other players in the container world, like Buildah. Let’s break down the differences and help you decide which one fits your needs. What is Docker Docker is a platform that lets you build, ship, and run applications in containers. It includes everything: from client and server (Docker Engine) to tools for building and managing images. ...

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · John Cena