Mirantis Secure Registry (formerly Docker Trusted Registry)
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What is Mirantis Secure Registry (formerly Docker Trusted Registry)
Mirantis Secure Registry (MSR), formerly Docker Trusted Registry (DTR), is an enterprise container image registry used to store, manage, and distribute container images within an organization. It is typically deployed by platform, DevOps, and security teams that need a self-managed registry integrated with Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE) and/or Docker Enterprise environments. MSR focuses on on-premises or private-cloud operation with policy controls, image signing, and vulnerability scanning features designed for regulated or network-restricted environments.
Self-managed private registry
MSR supports deployment in customer-controlled infrastructure, which fits organizations that cannot use a fully managed cloud registry. It provides a private distribution point for container images across multiple teams and environments. This can simplify compliance and data residency requirements compared with registries that are primarily cloud-service based.
Integrated security controls
MSR includes capabilities commonly required in enterprise registries, such as vulnerability scanning and image trust/signing workflows. These features help teams enforce policies around what images can be promoted to higher environments. The security functions are built into the registry workflow rather than requiring separate tools for basic controls.
Enterprise access and governance
MSR provides role-based access control and organizational constructs (such as repositories and teams) to manage permissions at scale. It supports audit-oriented use cases where administrators need traceability of image activity and access. This governance model aligns with enterprise platform operations where multiple application teams share a central registry.
Tied to Mirantis ecosystem
MSR is most commonly adopted alongside Mirantis Kubernetes Engine / Docker Enterprise lineage, which can influence platform choices. Organizations standardizing on other Kubernetes distributions or cloud-native stacks may find the overall solution less aligned. This can increase switching costs if the registry is deployed as part of a broader Mirantis platform footprint.
Operational overhead vs managed
Because MSR is self-hosted, teams must operate and maintain the registry, including upgrades, backups, scaling, and high availability. This can require dedicated platform engineering effort compared with fully managed registry services. The operational burden can be significant for smaller teams or those without mature SRE practices.
Feature breadth varies by need
Organizations that require a single repository for multiple artifact types (beyond container images) may need additional tooling depending on their standards. Some environments also expect deep native integrations with specific CI/CD and cloud IAM models, which can be stronger in cloud-provider registries. Buyers should validate required integrations, artifact formats, and policy workflows against their existing toolchain.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (8x5 Support) | $9,999.00 per 1 year per node | 1-year subscription with 8×5 business hours LabCare support; individual single-host configuration; for HA/multisite contact sales. |
| Enterprise (24x7 Support) | $14,999.00 per 1 year per node | 1-year subscription with 24×7 OpsCare support; individual single-host configuration; for HA/multisite contact sales. |
Seller details
Mirantis, Inc.
Campbell, California, USA
2011
Private
https://www.mirantis.com/
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