Challenges and solutions in creating container images
Today’s IT environments are increasingly using containerization to manage applications. However, the process of creating and optimizing container images brings with it a number of challenges that can affect the efficiency and security of systems. Below are the most common problems and our approach to solving them.
Strengths of our services…
Container images tailored to your company’s specifics
We create specialized container images optimized for specific applications and environments, with a minimal set of components to improve performance and security. Each image is customized to your needs, giving you better control over your application environment.
Building images according to
best practices
We build our container images according to the latest standards and best practices in the industry. We make sure that the container layers are properly secured, updated and optimized. This approach minimizes the risk of vulnerabilities and increases application stability.
Our images are customized for the containerization and cloud platforms you use
We deliver our prepared images according to the requirements of your environment. They are ready to run on the most popular containerization platforms, that is, Kubernetes, Rancher, OpenShift, as well as cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS. This allows your applications to run in the environment of your choice without compatibility issues.
Safety first
We subject each container image to security audits to ensure that it meets the highest standards of protection. We follow best security practices and remove potential vulnerabilities. This ensures that your applications are protected from cyber threats.
Automation of image creation and management
We use automated processes to build and test container images, which speeds up image creation and reduces the risk of errors. This allows for easy deployment and updating of images. Through automation, we ensure consistency and quality across all processes.
Technical support and advice
We provide technical support and consulting in the creation and management of container images. We help you configure your environment, optimize your images and integrate them with existing CI/CD systems.
The most common challenges in creating container images:
Component and supply chain security: One of the biggest challenges is ensuring that all components used to build images come from reliable sources. Components from unverified repositories can contain vulnerabilities that put applications at risk of attacks. Our approach includes rigorous verification, scanning and maintaining the highest standards of supply chain security.
Security issues: Outdated or vulnerable components in images can pose a threat. We regularly update and scan images for vulnerabilities to ensure the highest level of security.
Complexity of dependency management: Improper dependency management can lead to conflicts and compatibility problems. We use proven dependency management methods to ensure application stability.
Excessively large images: Images containing unnecessary files and libraries can be too large, affecting download and run times. We optimize images by removing unnecessary components, which speeds up performance, reduces resource consumption, improves transparency and security of the architecture.
Lack of standardization: Non-standard approaches to image development can lead to inconsistencies and maintenance issues. We follow industry standards, making it easy to manage and scale applications.
Debugging difficulties: Lack of proper tools and practices can make it difficult to identify and resolve problems in containers. We implement tools and procedures to make it easier to monitor and debug applications in containers.