"Nexus Repository Management and Automation"
"Nexus Repository Management and Automation" is a definitive guide for professionals seeking to master the deployment, configuration, and automation of Nexus Repository Manager in modern software development environments. The book delivers a thorough exploration of Nexus architecture, providing clear distinctions between artifact types and repository formats—including Maven, npm, Docker, and PyPI—while offering an in-depth analysis of deployment models, extension mechanisms, and ecosystem integrations with CI/CD, source control, and issue-tracking systems. Readers also benefit from a comparative study of Nexus versus other leading solutions like Artifactory and Harbor, arming decision-makers with the perspective necessary to choose and optimize the right repository tools for their organizations.
This comprehensive resource moves beyond setup and configuration to delve into critical operational practices: implementing secure artifact lifecycles, automating promotion and retention workflows, and enforcing robust security, compliance, and policy controls across complex environments. Through detailed coverage of identity management, network isolation, vulnerability scanning, and legal compliance, the book equips administrators and DevOps engineers to safeguard their supply chains while maintaining efficiency. Advanced topics such as high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and global distribution strategies empower organizations to scale Nexus to meet the demands of enterprise workloads and multi-cloud delivery.
The guide culminates in forward-looking chapters on automation and extensibility, demonstrating how to leverage Nexus APIs, scripting, and custom plugins to achieve full lifecycle automation and seamless integration with external platforms. Readers will find expert guidance on Infrastructure as Code, webhook-driven automation, continuous delivery optimization, and performance monitoring at scale. The final section explores future trends—such as zero trust repositories, AI-driven operations, and decentralized distribution models—preparing practitioners for the evolving landscape of repository management and artifact governance in an increasingly secure, automated, and cloud-native world.