Kickoff Guide to Chainguard: Getting Started with Our Platform

Course 11 of 14 in Chainguard Containers Onboarding Guide

A fast, guided kickoff to help you hit the ground running with Chainguard.

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About this course

This course is your guided introduction to Chainguard: what do we do, how it works, and how to start strong. You’ll learn the essentials of Chainguard images, setup steps, SLAs, support resources, and a 30-day quick-start plan. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to deploy, adopt, and get value from Chainguard, with a clear roadmap for success.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain Chainguard’s value and how our images differ from traditional containers.
  • Navigate the setup process, access points, and shared tools.
  • Understand Chainguard’s support and SLA commitments.
  • Follow a 30-day onboarding plan to move from setup to production.
  • Identify advanced features and next steps, like Custom Assembly, Libraries, and VMs.
Course Details
  • Software Engineers, DevOps, teams

  • 30-40 min

  • 12 Lessons

 

Curriculum

  • Welcome to Chainguard
  • What Chainguard Provides
  • Inside the Chainguard Factory
  • Types of Chainguard Images
  • The Self-Service Journey
  • Your 30-Day Quick Start Plan
  • Technical Implementation Checklist
  • Getting Support from Chainguard
  • Vulnerability Mitigation SLAs
  • Learning with Chainguard Academy
  • Additional Features and Roadmap
  • Next Steps on Your Chainguard Journey

About this course

This course is your guided introduction to Chainguard: what do we do, how it works, and how to start strong. You’ll learn the essentials of Chainguard images, setup steps, SLAs, support resources, and a 30-day quick-start plan. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to deploy, adopt, and get value from Chainguard, with a clear roadmap for success.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain Chainguard’s value and how our images differ from traditional containers.
  • Navigate the setup process, access points, and shared tools.
  • Understand Chainguard’s support and SLA commitments.
  • Follow a 30-day onboarding plan to move from setup to production.
  • Identify advanced features and next steps, like Custom Assembly, Libraries, and VMs.
Course Details
  • Software Engineers, DevOps, teams

  • 30-40 min

  • 12 Lessons

 

Curriculum

  • Welcome to Chainguard
  • What Chainguard Provides
  • Inside the Chainguard Factory
  • Types of Chainguard Images
  • The Self-Service Journey
  • Your 30-Day Quick Start Plan
  • Technical Implementation Checklist
  • Getting Support from Chainguard
  • Vulnerability Mitigation SLAs
  • Learning with Chainguard Academy
  • Additional Features and Roadmap
  • Next Steps on Your Chainguard Journey
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