Within the context of a CI/CD pipeline, a repository manager plays a pivotal role as it serves as the central repository for storing an extensive range of artifacts required for both the building and deployment phases of software development. It functions as a centralized hub for the storage and distribution of various elements, encompassing third-party libraries as well as internally developed libraries and applications. These artifacts are instrumental in the processes of constructing and deploying software applications. Nexus Repository Manager emerges as one of the most widely embraced solutions, effectively and comprehensively addressing this crucial requirement. It not only meets but surpasses expectations by offering support for a diverse array of artifact types, spanning from raw files to Linux-specific repository-specific items such as RPM packages and Docker images.

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