Overview
Container Runtime for Linux, Mirantis Container Runtime, Docker Container Runtime, Docker Engine
If your teams are already building and managing applications with Docker, you can promote those workloads to production without needing to retool or migrate. Mirantis Container Runtime (formerly Docker Engine - Enterprise) is fully compatible with Docker-based workflows and toolchains, providing a seamless path from development to production. Developers can continue using the same CLI, Dockerfiles, and APIs they already know, while IT can seamlessly promote those workloads into production with the assurance of an Enterprise Support agreement with guaranteed SLAs.
MCR, built on CNCF Docker Moby, is purpose-built for running containers at scale in production. It offers tested and validated releases across a broad set of operating systems, with robust CVE patching and bug fixes to ensure workload stability. MCR also enables hybrid and distributed cloud strategies by supporting the broadest range of platforms in the industry while meeting strict compliance standards.
Mirantis acquired Docker Enterprise in 2019, and since then has been contributing upstream to Docker Moby and related technologies. Today, MCR provides enterprise-ready container infrastructure that aligns with open standards, enabling customers to run Docker-based applications reliably in mission-critical environments.
Key Features include:
- Security: AppArmor application-level access control, SELinux mandatory access control (MAC), FIPS 140-2 validated encryption, image signature verification, and support for sandboxed and isolated container runtimes such as Kata and gVisor
- Performance: Optimized architecture with minimal resource overhead, fast container startup for efficient deployment and scaling
- Ease of Use: Intuitive Docker CLI and support for Docker Swarm container orchestration in addition to Kubernetes
- Multi-Cloud Interoperability: Support for multiple cloud platforms and operating systems, giving customers seamless portability with consistent management
- AI Workload Support: Native AI container support, enhanced GPU Support with Container Device Interface (CDI) to integrate different accelerators and device types
As an OCI-certified and CRI-conformant runtime, Mirantis Container Runtime (MCR) aligns with industry standards and is compatible with leading container orchestration platforms. Tested at scale and proven with hundreds of customer deployments, Mirantis Container Runtime is used to support mission-critical applications from data centers to the edge.
This offering currently includes Basic 8x5 Support, offering business-hour assistance via web and email, access to a robust knowledge base, regular maintenance updates, critical issue resolutions, and security and product bulletins. This support tier provides reliable remote incident resolution to help ensure your container environments remain secure and up to date during standard operating hours.
For organizations requiring broader coverage or fully managed services, Mirantis offers OpsCare and OpsCare Plus support upgrades. OpsCare provides enterprise-grade 24/7 support, lifecycle guidance, and escalation management. OpsCare Plus extends this with up to 99.99% SLA, a designated Customer Success Manager (CSM), a full ITIL service management suite, and customer advocacy. To explore these enhanced support options and identify the right fit for your workloads, please contact Mirantis sales .
Highlights
- MCR provides FIPS 140-2 Validated cryptography ensuring that you meet the highest standards necessary to comply with the federal requirements.
- MCR is certified to run on multiple operating systems and infrastructures, for consistent runtime regardless of the platform.
- MCR provides enterprise support, with regular CVE and security updates
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An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Step 1: Sign in to the AWS Management Console
- Open the AWS Management Console .
- Sign in with your AWS credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to the AWS Marketplace
- In the AWS Management Console, go to the Services menu.
- Under the Compute section, select EC2.
- In the left-hand navigation pane, select AMI Catalog
- Search for the Linux image you want to launch. i.e. Mirantis Container Runtime for Ubuntu
- Click on the Launch Instance button.
Step 3: Search for the Desired AMI
- In the Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) step, select the AWS Marketplace tab.
- Use the search bar to find the desired AMI. For example, you can search for "Ubuntu 20.04" or any other specific AMI you need.
- Browse through the search results and select the AMI that matches your requirements.
Step 4: Subscribe to the AMI
- Click on the Select button next to the desired AMI.
- Review the pricing details and terms of use.
- Click on the Continue button to subscribe to the AMI.
Step 5: Configure Instance Details
- In the Choose an Instance Type step, select the instance type that meets your requirements (e.g., t2.micro, m5.large).
- Click on the Next: Configure Instance Details button.
- Configure the instance details, such as the number of instances, network settings, and IAM role.
- Click on the Next: Add Storage button.
Step 6: Add Storage
- Configure the storage settings for your instance. You can add additional EBS volumes if needed.
- Click on the Next: Add Tags button.
Step 7: Add Tags
- Add any tags to your instance to help you identify and manage it.
- Click on the Next: Configure Security Group button.
Step 8: Configure Security Group
- Configure the security group to allow the necessary inbound traffic. For example, you might need to allow SSH (port 22) for Linux instances or RDP (port 3389) for Windows instances.
- Click on the Review and Launch button.
Step 9: Review and Launch
- Review all the configuration details for your instance.
- Click on the Launch button.
- In the Select an existing key pair or create a new key pair dialog, choose an existing key pair or create a new one to access your instance.
- Acknowledge that you have access to the selected key pair and click on the Launch Instances button.
Step 10: Access Your Instance
- After the instance is launched, go to the Instances section in the EC2 dashboard.
- Select your instance and click on the Connect button to get the connection details.
- Use the provided instructions to connect to your instance via SSH for Linux.
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