#Introduction

#Connectors OCI

What is ConnectorsOCI

ConnectorsOCI is a specialized connector component that facilitates secure and convenient integration with OCI (Open Container Initiative) registries. It extends the Connectors system with container registry-specific capabilities, enabling users to interact with image repositories without directly handling credentials.

Feature Overview

ConnectorsOCI provides several key capabilities:

• Secure access to container registries (Docker Hub, Harbor, GitHub Container Registry, etc.)
• Configuration generation for various container tools (Docker, BuildKit, etc.)
• Automatic credential injection for registry operations via CSI volumes
• Proxy mechanism for registry authentication and access

Once ConnectorsOCI is deployed, users can:

• Create OCI connectors to integrate with various container registries
• Push and pull container images without directly handling registry credentials
• Configure registry-specific access permissions
• Use container operations in CI/CD pipelines with enhanced security

Advantages

• Enhanced Security: Registry credentials are centrally managed and never directly accessible to workloads
• Simplified Operations: Users can perform container operations without worrying about credential management
• Multiple Tool Support: Compatible with various container tools through specific configuration options
• Seamless CI/CD Integration: Facilitates secure image building and publishing in automated pipelines

Application Scenarios

• Building and pushing container images in CI/CD pipelines
• Managing container image access across multiple teams and projects