Within a CI/CD pipeline, a repository manager plays a vital role in the storage of a diverse range of artifacts required for both the build and deployment phases. Serving as a central hub, it facilitates the storage and sharing of various artifacts, including third-party libraries and internally developed applications. These artifacts are essential components used during the build and deployment processes. Nexus Repository Manager stands out as one of the most widely adopted applications that not only comprehensively addresses this requirement but goes beyond expectations. It boasts the capability to manage all types of artifacts, ranging from raw files to Linux-specific repository items like RPM packages and Docker images.
Additionally, a selection of software applications, including WordPress, Jenkins, databases, the LAMP stack, Ansible, DevOps tools, and monitoring applications, has been made available and is widely utilized by both system administrators and DevOps engineers. For specific Linux distributions, there are also specially prepared images adhering to the CIS benchmark standards. These Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) have been created following official installation procedures, eliminating the need to learn custom configurations in cases where additional setup is necessary.
