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+# Gerrit base image
+
+Gerrit base image for Gerrit and Gerrit replica images.
+It is only used in the build process and not published on Dockerhub.
+
+## Content
+
+* base image
+* curl
+* openssh-keygen
+* OpenJDK 11
+* gerrit.war
+
+## Setup and configuration
+
+* install package dependencies
+* create base folders for gerrit binary and gerrit configuration
+* download gerrit.war from provided URL
+* prepare filesystem permissions for gerrit user
+* open ports for incoming traffic
+* initialize default Gerrit site
+
+## Start
+
+* starts the container via start script `/var/tools/start`