Azure Container Registry is a managed Docker container registry service that enables teams to store, manage, and deploy container images to Azure-based environments. It offers a secure and scalable solution for building, testing, and deploying containerized applications.
Use it when :
- - You want to manage container images in a centralized, secure location.
- - You want to integrate with other Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service or Azure Web Apps.
- - You want to simplify the management of Docker images and registries.
- - You want to automate container image builds and deployments.
- - You want to monitor and audit container image access and usage.
Consider :
- - May require familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts.
- - May require additional security configuration to meet specific compliance or regulatory requirements.
- - May be more expensive compared to self-hosted Docker registries.