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AI-generatedpodman import error: archive is not a valid OCI image
Problem Context When restoring a container backup with podman import , the process will abort with the message archive is not a valid OCI image if the tarball lacks a proper OCI layout. This error is a clear indication that the backup archive is corrupted or incomplete. Goal and Constraints The primary aim is to verify that a restored image is byte‑for‑byte
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