Google Cloud Container Registry - Prepare Custom Docker Image

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1. Why We Need This Use Case

Creating custom Docker images allows developers to encapsulate applications and their dependencies in a portable format. By provisioning these images into Google Cloud's Container Registry (GCR), teams can securely store, manage, and deploy their container images within the Google Cloud ecosystem. This approach enhances collaboration, ensures consistency across environments, and simplifies the deployment process.

2. When We Need This Use Case

• When you want to package an application and its dependencies into a Docker image.

• When deploying applications to various environments (development, testing, production).

• When leveraging Google Cloud's managed container registry for secure storage and distribution of images.

• When integrating container images with other Google Cloud services like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Cloud Run.

• When needing a reliable and scalable platform for hosting container images.

3. Prerequisites for the Lab

• An active Google Cloud account.

• Google Cloud SDK (gcloud) installed and configured (Installation guide).

• Docker installed on your local machine (Installation guide).

• Basic knowledge of Docker concepts (images, containers, Dockerfile, etc.).