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# Container Runtime Reference

> Registry, ports, env vars, and health checks

This page summarizes common runtime settings used when deploying with Air Container.

## Supported registries

* GCP Artifact Registry
* AWS ECR
* GitHub Container Registry
* Docker Hub

<Note>
  Private registries require authentication.
</Note>

## Common configuration fields

### Start command

The command used to start the container process.

### Port

The port your service listens on for external requests.

### Health check URL

A path used to verify the container is healthy.

### Max wait time

The maximum time allowed for startup.

### Boot wait time

How long to wait for the service to become ready.

### Environment variables

Key-value configuration required by your application.

### Endpoint ID

An optional identifier you can use for endpoint tracking.

## Operational recommendations

* Manage public vs. private registry settings explicitly
* Validate ports and health check paths before deployment
* Re-check production environment variables before deploying
* After changes, review logs and usage together

## Related docs

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  <Card title="Deploy a Container" icon="container" href="/docs/air-container/deploy-a-container" cta="Deploy" arrow="true">
    Deployment flow and configuration steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monitoring" icon="chart-line" href="/docs/air-container/monitoring" cta="Monitor" arrow="true">
    What to check in Usage, Logs, and Settings.
  </Card>
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