# Using and deploying Chainguard Containers

URL: https://edu.chainguard.dev/chainguard/containers/using-and-deploying.md

Running Chainguard Containers, and deploying them to Kubernetes and OpenShift with Helm.

## Pages

- [How to use Chainguard Containers](https://edu.chainguard.dev/chainguard/containers/using-and-deploying/using-containers.md): Learn how to use Chainguard Containers in your applications, including pulling images, extending base images, and migrating from traditional container images
- [Using Chainguard Containers in Dev Containers](https://edu.chainguard.dev/chainguard/containers/using-and-deploying/dev-containers.md): Guide outlining how you can use Chainguard Containers as Dev Containers for secure development.
- [Using init containers with Chainguard Containers](https://edu.chainguard.dev/chainguard/containers/using-and-deploying/init-containers.md): Example showing how to use an init container to configure Chainguard's minimal nginx container image.
- [How to use Chainguard Containers with OpenShift](https://edu.chainguard.dev/chainguard/containers/using-and-deploying/use-with-openshift.md): Learn how to deploy Chainguard Containers on Red Hat OpenShift, including security context adjustments and permission configurations for enhanced security