Chapter 1. Quay.io overview

Quay.io is a registry for storing and building container images, but can also be used to distribute both container images and other artifacts. It offers both free and paid tiers to cater to various user needs, and is primarily hosted in the United States (us-east-1 region of Amazon Web Services) with CDN edge servers scattered throughout the world.

Quay.io is flexible, easy to use, and allows users to upload and manage container images. Developers can create private repositories, ensuring sensitive or proprietary code remains secure within their organization. Additionally, users can set up access controls and manage team collaboration, enabling seamless sharing of container images among designated team members.

Quay.io addresses container security concerns through its integrated image scanner, Clair. The service automatically scans container images for known vulnerabilities and security issues, providing developers with valuable insights into potential risks and suggesting remediation steps.

Quay.io excels in automation and supports integration with popular Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and platforms, enabling seamless automation of the container build and deployment processes. As a result, developers can streamline their workflows, significantly reducing manual intervention and improving overall development efficiency.

Quay.io caters to the needs of both large and small-scale deployments. The platform can handle significant container image traffic and offers efficient replication and distribution mechanisms to deliver container images to various geographical locations.

With Quay.io, developers can discover a collection of pre-built, public container images shared by other users, making it easier to find useful tools, applications, and services for their projects.