Container Registries - Beyond Containers in Cloud-Native Environments

Explore the evolving role of container registries in cloud-native environments in this 36-minute conference talk by Vincent Batts from Azure. Delve into the pervasive nature of containers and the crucial function of registries in facilitating image movement. Examine the current state of registry infrastructure and security models, discussing areas for improvement and potential misuse. Learn about the latest updates to the Open Container Initiative distribution specification and their implications for tool developers and users in cloud-native settings. Gain insights into the benefits of extending registry usage beyond traditional container storage, and understand how these advancements are shaping the future of cloud-native technologies.

Container Registries, No Longer Just for Containers! - Vincent Batts, Azure