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Satama Container Registry
Espoo, Finland
What it is
Satama Container Registry is a cloud service for storing, organizing, and distributing container images used in research projects. Built on Harbor, it provides a central registry where users push and pull images with compatible OCI clients such as Docker, Podman, or ORAS. Role-based access and image signing help control which images are authorized for deployment. Integrated vulnerability scanning and software-bill-of-materials tools help inspect images users control. A web interface displays image information. Access starts through MyCSC, with a default self-service quota and applications available for additional resources; some resources are provided only on request. CSC recommends Linux knowledge, and users remain responsible for image security. Free use follows CSC’s policy, primarily for eligible research and education projects affiliated with Finnish research organizations. The listed plan is free, with usage counted in billing units. CSC Service Desk provides support.
For and against
For
- Central registry for pushing and pulling images
- Role-based access and image signing
- Integrated vulnerability and SBOM tools
- Web image information interface
- Default quota available through self-service
Against
- Free use is policy-limited
- Compatible OCI client required for transfers
- Linux knowledge is recommended
- Users are responsible for image security
The verdict
Satama provides registry management with access controls and image-analysis tools for research workloads. Eligibility rules, client requirements, and user security responsibility define its practical boundaries.
Who it suits
It is intended for research projects, especially eligible Finnish research and education organizations using container workflows.
Plans and prices
CSC free-of-charge use
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
On the record
- 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.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Access control
- The registry supports role-based access control and image signing to help ensure that only verified and authorized images are deployed.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Compatible clients
- Pushing and pulling images requires a compatible OCI client such as Docker, Podman, or ORAS.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Image operations
- Users can push, pull, and organize container images in a centralized registry.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Interoperable service
- The service catalog lists Rahti, CSC’s container cloud, as an interoperable service.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Satama stores, manages, and distributes container images for research projects.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security tools
- Integrated vulnerability scanning and SBOM tools help users identify and address vulnerabilities in images they control.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- CSC Service Desk is the support contact, and the service page lists [email protected].research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Technical prerequisite
- CSC recommends knowledge of Linux for using the service.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Technology
- The cloud-native registry is based on Harbor, which extends Docker Hub’s capabilities.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- User responsibility
- Users are responsible for the security of the container images under their control.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
- Web interface
- A web interface lets users view information about container images.research.csc.fi · read 30 Sep 2026
