[image: 419204320-a6929f1d-1b11-4289-94b0-bfc03dde9aa3.png] Podman Desktop 1.17 is now available! Click here to download it <https://podman-desktop.io/downloads>! This release brings exciting new features and improvements: - *New running workflow* 🛠️: Start containers from images in just a few steps. - *Registry mirror configuration* 🔄: Simplify registry mirroring setup with a dedicated command. - *Smoother kind cluster experience* ☁️: Spin up a Kubernetes cluster effortlessly, even without a pre-installed kind binary. - *Podman 5.4* 🚀: Upgrade to the latest Podman engine for enhanced performance and features. - *Pods, redefined* 📦: Clear separation between Podman pods and Kubernetes pods for better usability. - *Kubernetes experimental mode* ⚡: Change the way on how the resources are collected and monitored. See the full release note on our website <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17>! Release Details 🔍 <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17#release-details-> This release brings exciting enhancements, making container management smoother than a seal gliding through the waves. Let's dive in! Starting a container from scratch <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17#starting-a-container-from-scratch> Ever wanted to start a container effortlessly? Now, just enter the image (local or remote), select it from a dropdown, and with a single click, you'll get the perfect startup prompt. In no time, your container is swimming happily in its new environment! [image: Starting a container from scratch]Mirroring of Registries – No More Fishy Workarounds <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17#mirroring-of-registries--no-more-fishy-workarounds> When creating a Podman machine from Podman Desktop, we now include a playbook that mounts the host’s registries.conf into the VM at /etc/containers/registries.conf.d/. To handle this configuration, simply click on 'More Actions' in the Podman machine menu, and you're all set. No more struggling like a seal stuck on an ice floe. [image: Mirroring of Registries] [image: Mirroring of Registries step 2]Podman 5.4 <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17#podman-54> A new version of Podman is here. Check out the full details: Podman 5.4.0 Release Notes <https://github.com/containers/podman/releases/tag/v5.4.0>. breaking change: As mentioned in the podman 5.4 release notes, support for Mac/Intel is now on a best-effort basis. Note for 2020 mac/Intel users: There is an open issue where Podman Machine is not booting on certain setups. It is currently under investigation, and you can track the progress here: Issue #25121 <https://github.com/containers/podman/issues/25121>. In the meantime, here is a quick workaround if 5.4 is not booting: podman machine init --image=docker://quay.io/podman/machine-os:5.2 Smoother kind cluster experience <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17#smoother-kind-cluster-experience> Even if you do not have the kind CLI installed, Podman Desktop will guide you through the process of installing it when creating a Kind cluster, ensuring you can set up your cluster without leaving the workflow. No more diving back to shore for missing tools! [image: Smoother kind cluster experience]Kubernetes: Pods and CronJobs <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17#kubernetes-pods-and-cronjobs> Since the last version, we have introduced a dedicated Kubernetes navigation bar. Now, we are making things even clearer: - Podman Pods <https://docs.podman.io/en/stable/markdown/podman-pod.1.html> and Kubernetes Pods <https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/workloads/pods/> are now separate. - A new Pods entry has been added under the Kubernetes section, ensuring you always know which pods you're working with. - The Pods view only displays Podman pods. This means you can now navigate your Kubernetes resources while staying in the Kubernetes section. No more getting lost at sea! CronJobs <https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/workloads/controllers/cron-jobs/> are now available, making them easier to manage than ever before. [image: Kubernetes: Pods and CronJobs]Kubernetes: new experimental mode <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17#kubernetes-new-experimental-mode> Using this mode, the update of Kubernetes resources is done using health and permission checks. One bonus now is the ability to easily troubleshoot resource status. [image: Kubernetes: Pods and CronJobs] We would love your feedback! Share your thoughts at GitHub Discussions <https://github.com/podman-desktop/podman-desktop/discussions/11424> See the full release note on our website <https://podman-desktop.io/blog/podman-desktop-release-1.17>! Enjoy !
