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Deploying production applications consistently across diverse environments on reusable, security-focused foundations remains one of IT’s primary operational hurdles. Image mode for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) modernizes operating system management by bringing container-native tools and workflows directly to the Linux host. In this session, we explore how leveraging image mode allows organizations to build, deploy, and maintain working applications on a vastly more secure, predictable, and manageable foundation.

What We’ll Cover

Building a production-ready system requires balancing the distinct priorities of operators, security teams, and developers. Through a phased, real-world build of a sample application, we will walk through the core fundamentals of image mode operations in a practical context you can immediately adapt to your own environment. This session delivers an opinionated methodology that satisfies strict security and compliance requirements while preserving developer velocity and operational clarity.