Flock to Fedora 2026

Fedora bootc introduces an image-based approach to building and operating Fedora systems, using OCI container images as the unit of delivery for the OS. Instead of managing drift through post-install configuration, bootc treats the image itself as the source of truth, while still allowing controlled, intentional changes at runtime. We'll demonstrate how bootc's container-native approach makes it easy to test OS images in CI using standard container tooling(BCVK) before deploying them to production.

This talk provides a practical introduction to bootc for Fedora contributors who are new to image mode, followed by a deeper look at how Fedora bootc fits into Fedora’s growing set of image-based operating systems. We’ll discuss how bootc systems are built, updated, and operated, and where they intentionally differ from traditional package-managed hosts.

We’ll also explore how Fedora bootc builds on lessons from Fedora CoreOS and other image-based efforts in Fedora, highlighting shared concepts, differences in design goals, and areas of convergence. Throughout the session, the focus is on real-world use cases, trade offs, and lessons learned from working on bootc as part of the image mode team.

Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of what bootc enables, when it is a good fit, and how it fits into Fedora’s broader direction.