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1 post · Feb 2024

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This post details the customization of Rancher Desktop for IBM Edge Application Manager (IEAM) edge agent installation on macOS. It outlines specific configuration changes to the `override.yaml` file and Volume settings within Rancher Desktop to ensure successful deployment of the IEAM agent, which runs as a Docker container on macOS. This builds upon the general availability of Rancher Desktop as an open-source alternative to Docker Desktop for local container and Kubernetes development on Mac.

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  1. Rancher Desktop: An alternative to Docker DesktopThis post details specific customizations for Rancher Desktop to enable the installation of the IBM Edge Application Manager (IEAM) edge agent on macOS. It provides the exact content for the `~/Library/Application Support/rancher-desktop/lima/_config/override.yaml` file and outlines the steps to change the Volume option to '9p' within Rancher Desktop's preferences. These changes address the challenge of running Docker-based applications and Kubernetes on Mac, particularly for teams like those developing IEAM and Hybrid Cloud Mesh.