Azure Container Registry (ACR): A Complete Guide
What you'll learn
- Containerization, Docker and registries basics
- What Azure Container Registry (ACR) is, how to create one
- Basic operations like import, push, pull
- How to automate container builds, pushes and more during commit source code with the help of ACR Tasks and ACR Webhooks
- How to properly delete, recover and lock images and repositories
- Authentication methods and the proper roles needed
- How to integrate ACR with other Azure services
- Networking and security considerations like restricting access, private connection, data exfiltration, access from behind a firewall, scanning, Content Trust
- How to monitor and troubleshoot ACR
- How to obtain resiliency, high availability, performance, better pull speeds, overcome public registries rate limiting and more
Requirements
- It is good to have basic knowledge of Containerization, Linux, Networking, and Azure, but I am explaining most of the concepts at specific points during the course
Description
In the world of cloud computing, containers have emerged as a game-changer, enabling software developers to create, test, and deploy applications seamlessly. But with this comes the need for a centralized location to store and manage these container images, which is where Azure Container Registry (ACR) comes into play.
Azure Container Registry (ACR) is a private, managed, and secure registry service that allows users to store and manage container images for use with Azure services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and more, or even non-Azure services or on-premises.
This course, "Azure Container Registry (ACR) Made Easy," is your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing ACR. Throughout the course, we have a lot of practice/hands-on sessions to ensure that you can apply the concepts you learned in real-world situations. Whether you are new to container management or an experienced professional, this course will provide you with the expertise needed to manage and store containers using ACR.
We will start by exploring containers, images, and registries, followed by an in-depth explanation of ACR's basics, including its tiers, limits, and pricing. You will then learn how to create an ACR, import, pull, and push images, work with agent pools, and more.
The course then moves on to more advanced topics, such as automating with all kinds of ACR Tasks and Webhooks, deleting, recovering, and locking ACR images and repositories. We will also delve into access control and all the authentication options available.
Next, we will look at integrating ACR with other Azure services, such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instances (ACI), and Azure Web App for Containers. You will also learn about networking and security, including how to restrict public access, use trusted services, connect via a private endpoint or from behind a firewall, scan images with Microsoft Defender, implement governance and security with Azure Policy, or use Content Trust.
In the monitoring and troubleshooting section, you will learn the basics of troubleshooting, how to monitor ACR, and how to create alerts for metrics and logs. Finally, we will cover high availability and performance, including moving an ACR to another region, availability zones, geo-replication, Project Teleport, and cache for ACR.
By the end of this course, you will have gained a thorough understanding of ACR and the skills to create and manage your own container registry with ease. Whether you are a software developer, a DevOps engineer, or an IT professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to take your container management to the next level.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone that is new to container world
- IT professionals or administrators looking for a simple and security container registry to store and manage container images or other artifacts
- Cloud architects who want to understand the benefits and limitations of Azure Container Registry and how it fits into their cloud architecture or how to integrate it with other Azure services, like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Instances (ACI)
- Existing ACR users that are looking to extend their ACR knowledge and fully benefit from this service while enhancing the registry security, availability or performance
- System Administrators responsible for managing container environments and looking to leverage Azure Container Registry for secure storage and distribution of container images
- Azure Enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of Azure's capabilities and delve into the world of containerization
Instructor
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- 16,525 Students
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I am a Microsoft employee, working daily with Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), Azure Container Instances (ACI), Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Application Gateway Ingress Controller (AGIC) and Azure Application Gateway for Containers (AGC), with a strong passion for new technologies and growing. I also contribute to Microsoft documentation by creating troubleshooting guides and adding value to other articles.
I own certificates and titles related to:
Azure: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305)
Kubernetes: Certified Kubernetes Trilogy certificates, Application Developer (CKAD), Administrator (CKA), Security Specialist (CKS)
Linux: Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)
With my deep knowledge and passion, I am excited to share my expertise and help others learn and grow with these powerful technologies.
In my personal life, I am passionate about sport, especially football or soccer, and I will leave you with a quote from one of the greatest players of all time that perfectly fits the mentality that I strongly encourage with respect to your goals and dreams.
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pelé