Azure Container Registry¶
Organizations need to build, store, and manage container images efficiently. This requires a scalable and secure platform that integrates with Azure services and supports CI/CD pipelines.
Problem¶
A software development company is adopting a microservices architecture. The company needs a solution to store and manage container images securely, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and ensure high availability and low latency for image retrieval.
Problem Analysis¶
Transitioning to microservices involves developing, deploying, and managing multiple containerized applications. Using a public container registry poses security risks and lacks integration with existing CI/CD pipelines. The company also needs high availability and low latency for global deployments. The solution should provide geo-replication, vulnerability scanning, and cost optimization.
Solution¶
Azure Container Registry (ACR) is a managed, private Docker registry service for building, storing, and managing container images and artifacts. ACR enables secure storage and management of container images in a private registry. It integrates with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, and other CI/CD tools for automated building, testing, and deployment. Geo-replication ensures high availability and low latency across regions. Vulnerability scanning with Microsoft Defender for Containers helps identify and mitigate security risks. ACR offers pay-as-you-go pricing for cost optimization.
Azure Resources¶
- Azure Container Registry (ACR)
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure DevOps
- Azure Storage Account
- Azure Key Vault
- Azure Monitor