How to create a registry?

This article explains how to create a container registry in AceCloud. Each project can have only one registry per region. Creating a registry is the first step in securely managing and distributing container images across your environments.

Steps to Create a Registry

1. Navigate to Container Registry

• Log in to the AceCloud Console.

• From the left-hand menu, go to Registry under your desired Project and Region and click Overview.

2. On the Container Registry page, click the Get Started button.

3. Enter Registry Name

• In the Create Registry form, provide a unique Registry Name.

📝 Note: This name will also be used as the destination namespace for replication. Keep it consistent.

4. Configure Immutable Rule (Optional)

• Enable the Immutable Rule to prevent tags from being overwritten.

Configure the following:

• Repository Matching: Specify repository names or patterns.

  • Use * to match multiple repositories at the same level.

  • Use ** to match repositories across multiple levels.

• Tag Matching / Excluding: Define tag patterns (e.g., v1.*, latest).

  • Use * to match any sequence of characters in the tag.

  • Use ** for recursive matching across paths.

5. Enable Vulnerability Scanning (Optional)

• Toggle the Enable Vulnerability Scanning checkbox.

• This feature scans images for known security vulnerabilities when pushed.

6. Click on Create Registry

• Review your settings and click Create Registry.

• The registry will be created and listed under the Container Registry section.

Important Notes

• You can only have one registry per project per region.

• Immutable tags help avoid accidental overwrites.

• Vulnerability scanning improves image security by identifying threats early.

• Destination namespace (used during replication) should match the registry name