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Satama Container Registry

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What it is

Satama Container Registry is a service for storing, organizing, and distributing container images for research projects. Based on Harbor, it lets users push and pull images through compatible OCI clients such as Docker, Podman, or ORAS; a web interface displays image information. Role-based access control and image signing help restrict deployment to verified, authorized images. Vulnerability scanning and SBOM tools help users assess images they control. The registry supports OCI artifacts, immutable tags, and retention policies. Access begins through MyCSC, with a default quota available through self-service; users can apply for more resources, and some are available only on request. CSC recommends Linux knowledge, and users remain responsible for image security. Free use is limited to cases covered by CSC’s free-of-charge policy, primarily qualifying research and education projects affiliated with Finnish research-performing organizations. The plan is free, with usage counted in billing units; other users should contact CSC Service Desk. Rahti, CSC’s container cloud, is listed as an interoperable service.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Satama stores, manages, and distributes container images for research projects.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Support
CSC Service Desk is the support contact, and the service page lists [email protected].Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Headquarters
Espoo, FinlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Access and quotas
Users obtain access through MyCSC, can start with a default quota through self-service, and may apply for more resources; some resources are available only on request.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Access control
The registry supports role-based access control and image signing to help ensure that only verified and authorized images are deployed.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Compatible clients
Pushing and pulling images requires a compatible OCI client such as Docker, Podman, or ORAS.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Free-use eligibility
Free use is limited to use cases that meet CSC’s free-of-charge policy, which primarily covers eligible research and education projects affiliated with Finnish research-performing organizations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Image operations
Users can push, pull, and organize container images in a centralized registry.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Interoperable service
The service catalog lists Rahti, CSC’s container cloud, as an interoperable service.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Security tools
Integrated vulnerability scanning and SBOM tools help users identify and address vulnerabilities in images they control.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Technical prerequisite
CSC recommends knowledge of Linux for using the service.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Technology
The cloud-native registry is based on Harbor, which extends Docker Hub’s capabilities.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
User responsibility
Users are responsible for the security of the container images under their control.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi
Web interface
A web interface lets users view information about container images.Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi

Plans and prices

CSC free-of-charge use Free Only for use cases meeting CSC’s free-of-charge policy; other users should contact CSC Service Desk; default quota available through self-service; additional resources by application; usage counted in billing units Read 30 Sep 2026 · research.csc.fi

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Role-based access control and image signing
  • Integrated vulnerability scanning and SBOM tools
  • Supports OCI artifacts and immutable tags
  • Self-service default quota through MyCSC

Limits

  • Free use is restricted by CSC policy
  • Pushing and pulling requires a compatible OCI client
  • Users are responsible for image security

Who it suits

It suits eligible research and education projects affiliated with Finnish research-performing organizations that need centralized container image management. Users should be comfortable with Linux and a compatible OCI client.

Verdict

Satama combines image management with access controls and security tools, while leaving image security responsibility with users. Eligibility rules and resource requests shape who can use it at no charge.

Where Specifiction places it

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