VMware Harbor Container Registry
Open source cloud native registry.
Overview
VMware Harbor Container Registry is an enterprise-class registry server that stores and distributes container images. It is based on the open-source Harbor project and provides users with a secure, private, and compliant registry, backed by VMware support.
✨ Key Features
- Based on CNCF Graduated Harbor
- Vulnerability scanning and image signing
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Replication and garbage collection
- Commercial support from VMware
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Commercial support from VMware
- Seamless integration with the VMware Tanzu portfolio
- Built on the trusted, open-source Harbor project
Unique Value: Provides the enterprise features of open-source Harbor with the added security, stability, and support of a commercial VMware product.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Integrated registry within VMware Cloud Foundation and Tanzu deployments
- Supported, on-premises registry for enterprises with VMware infrastructure
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who do not need commercial support for Harbor
- Organizations not invested in the VMware ecosystem
🏆 Alternatives
While one could deploy open-source Harbor for free, this version offers a validated, tested, and supported solution that integrates cleanly with other VMware products, reducing operational risk.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Production Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 60-day free trial
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