NVIDIA AI Workbench uses container tools to build and run a unique container for each project. By using containers you can easily switch between different environments and configurations, without worrying about conflicts or compatibility issues.
When you install AI Workbench you need to choose a container runtime. Currently, Docker and Podman are supported. Docker is generally considered a better user experience on Windows and macOS, but you might need an organizational license to use Docker Desktop. Podman is free, open-source software.
To learn more about each option, see the following documentation.