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Container Registries
A Container Registry is a centralized storage and distribution system for Docker container images. It allows developers to easily share and deploy applications in the form of these images. Container registries play a crucial role in the deployment of containerized applications, as they provide a fast, reliable, and secure way to distribute container images across various production environments.
Below is a list of popular container registries available today:
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Docker Hub: Docker Hub is the default registry for public Docker images and serves as a platform for sharing and distributing images among developers.
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Google Container Registry (GCR): GCR is a managed, secure, and highly available registry provided by Google Cloud Platform, ideal for hosting private container images.
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Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR): Amazon ECR is a fully-managed Docker container registry provided by Amazon Web Services, offering high scalability and performance for storing, managing, and deploying container images.
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Azure Container Registry (ACR): ACR is a managed registry provided by Microsoft Azure, offering Geo-replication, access control, and integration with other Azure services.