Azure Container Registry
Azure Container Registry (ACR) is a managed, private Docker registry service provided by Microsoft Azure for storing and managing container images and related artifacts. It integrates with Azure services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and supports Docker and OCI (Open Container Initiative) image formats. ACR provides features such as geo-replication, image scanning for vulnerabilities, and automated builds using Azure Container Registry Tasks.
Developers should use Azure Container Registry when building and deploying containerized applications on the Azure cloud platform, as it offers a secure and scalable way to store Docker images with seamless integration into Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. It is particularly valuable for teams working with microservices architectures, as it enables efficient image management, versioning, and deployment across environments like AKS, Azure App Service, and Azure Container Instances.