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Overview

The Azure ACR (Azure Container Registry) integration enables Backline to scan your container images hosted in Azure for security vulnerabilities. Ensure your containerized applications are secure before deployment.

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What You Can Do

With the ACR integration, Backline can:
  • Scan container images in your Azure registries
  • Analyze image layers for vulnerabilities
  • Detect security issues in dependencies
  • Track image security across versions
  • Monitor compliance with security policies

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Prerequisites

Before connecting ACR, ensure you have:
  • An Azure account with ACR registries
  • Azure Service Principal or credentials
  • Permission to access container registries
  • Registry login server information

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Connecting ACR

1

Navigate to Integrations

Go to the Integration Hub from the main menu.
2

Select ACR

Find and click on the Azure ACR integration card.
3

Enter Registry Details

Provide your ACR registry name and login server.
4

Add Credentials

Enter your Azure Service Principal credentials or admin credentials.
5

Test Connection

Click Test Connection to verify access.
6

Save

Click Save to complete the integration.

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Required Azure Permissions

Your credentials need these ACR permissions:
  • Read access to repositories
  • Pull images
  • Read image manifests
  • List repository tags
Use a Service Principal with Reader role on your ACR resource for secure, limited access.

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After Connection

Once ACR is connected, Backline will:
  1. List all registries and repositories
  2. Begin scanning tagged images
  3. Analyze vulnerabilities in image layers
  4. Provide remediation guidance

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Image Scanning

Backline examines:
  • All images in connected registries
  • Base image vulnerabilities
  • Application dependencies within containers
  • Configuration weaknesses
Initial scans may take time depending on image size and quantity. Backline performs incremental scans for efficiency.

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Managing the Integration

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Updating Registry Access

To modify credentials or registries:
  1. Open the Integration Hub
  2. Click on the ACR integration
  3. Update your registry details or credentials
  4. Test and save changes

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Disconnecting

To remove the ACR integration:
  1. Go to the Integration Hub
  2. Click on the ACR integration
  3. Select Disconnect
  4. Confirm the disconnection
Disconnecting stops scanning of Azure container images. Existing findings remain but won’t be refreshed.

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Additional Configuration

More detailed configuration options will be available here.