Session Abstract

Forget what you know about containers—there’s a new sheriff in town, and it doesn’t need a daemon. Podman is redefining how developers and IT professionals build, run, and manage containers in secure and flexible environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure. In this session, we’ll explore why Podman is the perfect tool for modern development and IT workflows, how it compares to Docker, and how you can leverage its daemonless architecture, rootless mode, and Kubernetes-native capabilities. We'll also discuss its integration within Azure environments, containerized workloads in Microsoft 365, and how it fits into cloud-native deployments. Expect live demos, real-world use cases, and a no-nonsense look at how Podman can supercharge your container strategy. Whether you're a DevOps engineer, sysadmin, cloud architect, or developer, this session will change the way you approach containers in the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond

Rodrigo Pinto

With over 25 years in Software Engineering and Architecture, Rodrigo Pinto 🤠 is an Enterprise Architect and Microsoft 365 & Azure MVP at Perspective Dragon, leading innovation in the Modern Workplace. Known for blending vision with practical strategy, he designs forward-thinking solutions that empower organizations to transform. A passionate speaker and community advocate, Rodrigo has delivered sessions at premier Microsoft events since 2009, he delivers regular sessions such as Techdays, RoadtoSharePoint, Lightup SharePoint, Microsoft RoadShow, SharePoint Connections, SP24, Microsoft TechRefresh, MVP ShowCase, Thrive Conference, ESPC, CollabSummit, CloudSummit, CollabDays and online events. He founded both the SharePoint Portuguese User Group and CollabDays Portugal, staying true to his guiding principle , “By and For the Community.”