bootc-switch

Change base OS to a container image from registry

$ sudo bootc switch [image]

$ sudo bootc switch --transport containers-storage [image]

$ sudo bootc switch --transport oci-archive [path/to/image.tar.gz]

bootc switch [options] image

bootc switch changes the base operating system to a different container image. This allows switching between different OS variants or versions while maintaining a transactional, rollback-capable system.
The new image is staged and becomes active on the next reboot. The previous deployment is retained for rollback if needed.

--transport type

Image source type: registry (default), containers-storage, oci-archive

Keep the current deployment as a rollback option

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Switching to incompatible images may result in a non-bootable system. Ensure the target image is compatible with the system's architecture and configuration. Requires root privileges.

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