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Managing a Windows Container's Image Life Cycle

In this chapter, we will learn how to manage a Windows container image life cycle to address security compliances; then, we will learn some strategies to reduce your final Windows container image and keep it up to date.

The chapter will cover the following topics:

  • Understanding Microsoft Patch Tuesday
  • Security patch compliance on Windows container images
  • Rebuilding your container image frequently

Understanding Microsoft Patch Tuesday

In the Microsoft ecosystem, Patch Tuesday is an unofficial name, which was created because Microsoft releases patches on the second Tuesday of each month, and critical security patches are released as out-of-band patches. Despite the name, you should rely on ...

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