Private Registries

CloudStation allows you to use private registries for storing and deploying your Docker images. This guide will explain what private registries are, their importance, and how to manage them effectively.

What are Private Registries?

Private registries are secure repositories where you can store your Docker images. Unlike public registries, private registries restrict access to authorized users only, ensuring that your images are protected.

Importance of Private Registries

Using private registries provides several benefits:

• Security: Private registries offer an additional layer of security by restricting access to your Docker images.
• Control: You have full control over who can access and manage your images.
• Compliance: Private registries help meet compliance requirements by ensuring that sensitive images are not exposed to the public.

Types of Private Registries

CloudStation supports different types of private registries, including:

• GitHub Container Registry: Integrated with GitHub for seamless management of container images.
• GitLab Container Registry: Integrated with GitLab for managing container images.
• Docker Hub: A popular registry for storing Docker images.
• Azure Container Registry: Microsoft's registry service for storing and managing container images.
• DigitalOcean Container Registry: DigitalOcean's secure registry service for storing and managing container images.

Managing Your Private Registries

To manage your private registries:

1. Navigate to Profile Settings.
2. Select Private Registries.
3. Here, you can see the private registries currently linked to your account.
4. To add a new private registry, click on Add Registry and follow the prompts to link your desired registry.
5. To remove a private registry, click on the Remove button next to the registry you wish to unlink.

Tips for Managing Private Registries

• Use Strong Credentials: Ensure that your private registry credentials are strong and secure.
• Regular Audits: Regularly audit your private registries to ensure that only authorized users have access.
• Backup: Keep backups of your Docker images to prevent data loss.

Additional Information

• Adding a New Private Registry: Go to Profile Settings > Private Registries and click on Add Registry. Follow the prompts to link the new registry to your account.
• Using Multiple Private Registries: You can link multiple private registries to your CloudStation account.
• Removing a Private Registry: If you remove a private registry, you will no longer be able to access the Docker images stored in that registry through CloudStation. Make sure you have alternative access to your images before removing a registry.

For more details, visit our private registries page.

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