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Quickstart guide

Container vulnerability management doesn’t have to be complex. This guide will help you start using Root to automatically detect and remediate vulnerabilities in your container images in just a few minutes.

 

Prerequisites

Before diving into container remediation, ensure you have these essential components ready. Root requires:

  • Registry access with read/write permissions
  • Debian-Bookworm based images (AMD64 architecture)
  • Valid Root account credentials

Having these prerequisites in place will ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

 

Getting Started

Root streamlines the process of securing your container images through automated vulnerability detection and patching. Follow these steps to protect your first container:

 

    1. Connect Your Registry

      First, you’ll need to link your container registry to Root. This secure connection enables Root to scan and remediate your images:

      • Navigate to the inventory page
      • Click “Connect to registry”
      • Enter registry credentials
      • Test connection with an existing image

 

    1. Select and Scan

      Once connected, you can begin scanning and remediating your container images. Root will automatically analyze and patch vulnerabilities:

      • Enter image repo/name:tag
      • Click “Let’s Get Rooted”
      • Wait for scan completion

 

  1. Access Remediated Image

    After remediation, Root provides everything you need to start using your secured container:

    • Locate new image with “_rootio” suffix
    • Use provided Docker command to pull
    • View results in triage center

 

Important Notes

Understanding these key points will help you get the most out of Root’s remediation capabilities:

  • All remediated images are automatically tagged with “_rootio” suffix for easy identification
  • Root applies both proprietary patches and upstream updates to maximize vulnerability coverage
  • The triage center provides detailed analysis of vulnerabilities and remediation actions
  • Real-time status updates appear in the lower-right corner during processing

 

Next Steps

After successfully remediating your first image, consider:

  • Setting up automated scanning for your most critical images
  • Reviewing the triage center to understand your vulnerability landscape
  • Exploring Root’s advanced features for continuous container security

 

Getting Help

Our team is here to help you succeed with Root:

Root transforms container security from a manual burden into an automated, efficient process. Start securing your containers today at: app.root.io..