Managing Container Images with Azure Container Registry

As organizations shift to containerized applications, secure and efficient image management becomes essential. Managing your own private container images securely in the cloud is a critical skill for modern cloud developers and system administrators. This text-based course guides you through the process of setting up and operating Azure Container Registry. You will learn how to store, build, and secure your container images and Open Container Initiative (OCI) artifacts using clear written explanations, real-world scenarios, and step-by-step configuration examples. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational container registry concepts and registry service tiers. - Create and configure a private registry instance using command-line tools. - Build, tag, and push container images securely to your private repository. - Configure access control and permissions using role-based access control (RBAC). - Manage image lifecycles and retention policies to optimize cloud storage. - Integrate your registry with modern deployment pipelines and container platforms. The course starts with essential registry terminology and setup before moving into practical command-line operations, security configurations, and automation workflows. You will progress from basic image storage to advanced security and integration patterns through comprehensive text explanations and code snippets. This course is designed for beginner cloud engineers, DevOps practitioners, and developers new to container registries. No prior experience with container registries is required, though a basic understanding of general container concepts is helpful. Start building secure container workflows in the cloud today.