Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Easily store, manage, and deploy container images.
Overview
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) is a fully-managed Docker container registry that makes it easy for developers to store, manage, and deploy Docker container images. ECR is integrated with Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
✨ Key Features
- Private and public repositories
- Resource-based permissions with AWS IAM
- Vulnerability scanning
- Lifecycle policies to manage image lifecycle
- Repository replication across regions
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the entire AWS ecosystem
- Fine-grained access control through IAM
- Cost-effective for users already on AWS
Unique Value: A secure, scalable, and reliable container registry that is deeply integrated with AWS services, simplifying the containerized application lifecycle.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Hosting application images for ECS and EKS workloads
- CI/CD with AWS developer tools
- Storing base images for organizational use
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using AWS for their cloud infrastructure
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more native and cost-effective solution for AWS users compared to third-party registries, but lacks the multi-cloud and hybrid capabilities of some competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 500 MB of storage per month for private repositories, 50 GB for public repositories
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