Azure Container Registry (ACR)
Build, store, secure, scan, replicate, and manage container images and artifacts.
Overview
Azure Container Registry is a managed Docker registry service based on the open-source Docker Registry 2.0. Create and maintain Azure container registries to store and manage your private Docker container images and related artifacts. Use Azure container registries with your existing container development and deployment pipelines, or use Azure Container Registry Tasks to build container images in Azure.
✨ Key Features
- Private Docker container image storage
- Geo-replication to manage a single registry across multiple regions
- Integrated security and vulnerability scanning with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- ACR Tasks for automated image builds, tests, and patches
- Support for Helm charts and other artifacts
- Azure Active Directory integration for authentication
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and Azure Active Directory
- Geo-replication for global deployments
- ACR Tasks for in-cloud image building and automation
Unique Value: A secure and scalable private registry for container images and artifacts, tightly integrated with Azure services to streamline the development and deployment lifecycle.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Storing images for AKS and App Service deployments
- CI/CD with Azure DevOps
- Building images in the cloud with ACR Tasks
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not utilizing the Microsoft Azure cloud platform
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more seamless and integrated experience for Azure users compared to third-party registries, with powerful features like ACR Tasks and geo-replication.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional Direct tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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