Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Prerequisites
3. Setting Up the Private Registry
4. Configuring Swarm Nodes
5. Testing the Registry
6. Using the Private Registry
7. Troubleshooting
8. Security Considerations
9. Best Practices

1. Introduction

A Docker private registry allows you to store and manage your Docker images within your own infrastructure. This guide covers setting up a private registry in a Docker Swarm environment, configuring swarm nodes to use it, and best practices for deployment and usage.

Key Benefits:

• Control over your image storage and distribution
• Faster image pulls within your network
• Enhanced security for proprietary images
• Reduced dependency on external services

2. Prerequisites

• A functioning Docker Swarm
• SSH access to all swarm nodes