Enable rootless VMs with user-mode networking using Passt

229 · Red Hat · July 29, 2025, 7:40 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses how to enable rootless virtual machines (VMs) with user-mode networking using Passt over conventional libvirt system VMs. It highlights the security advantages of using session VMs and offers detailed guidance on port forwarding and configuration for developers, emphasizing better practices in virtual networking without requiring root access.