Cache & Registry

Cache and registry resources provide container image management capabilities for lab environments. These resources help optimize container performance, manage private images, and configure authentication for container registries.

Available Resources

Image Cache

Configure container image caching to improve performance and reduce bandwidth usage.

Registry

Set up private container registries for hosting custom images and controlling access.

Registry Auth

Configure authentication credentials for accessing private container registries.

Use Cases

Performance Optimization

Use image caching to pre-fetch commonly used container images, reducing startup times and improving lab performance.

Private Image Management

Host proprietary or customized container images in private registries with controlled access.

Enterprise Integration

Integrate with corporate container registries and authentication systems for enterprise lab deployments.

Bandwidth Management

Cache frequently used images locally to reduce external bandwidth usage and improve reliability.

Common Patterns

Multi-Registry Setup

Configure multiple registries for different image types (public, private, enterprise) with appropriate authentication.

Cache Warming

Pre-populate image caches with commonly used base images to ensure fast container startup times.

Authentication Chain

Set up layered authentication from public registries to increasingly private/secure registry tiers.

Best Practices

1. Cache Strategy: Plan cache warming for base images used across multiple containers
2. Registry Hierarchy: Use public registries for base images, private for customized layers
3. Authentication Security: Use least-privilege access patterns for registry authentication
4. Cache Management: Monitor cache usage and implement cleanup policies for storage management