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src/layouts/Default.astro |
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2023-01-01 |
Nexus Hosted Maven repository |
Configuring a Nexus Hosted Maven repository as an Octopus feed. |
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Both Nexus OSS and Nexus Pro offer three types of Maven repository, Hosted, Group, and Proxy. This guide will cover creating a Hosted Maven repository and adding it as an External Feed in Octopus Deploy.
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This guide was written using Nexus OSS version 3.37.0-01 :::
From the Nexus web portal, click on the gear icon to get to the Administration screen.
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Click on Repositories
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Click Create repository
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Choose maven2 (hosted) from the list of repositories to create
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Give the repository a name and change any applicable configuration options. Click Create repository when you are done.
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When the repository has been created, click on the entry in the list to bring up the repository properties.
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Copy the URL property, that is what you will use when adding it as an external feed
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Optionally upload a package to the repository so you can verify search functionality when added as an external feed.
Create a new Octopus Feed by navigating to Library ➜ External Feeds and select the Maven Feed Feed type.
Give the feed a name and in the URL field, paste the URL you copied earlier. It should look similar to this format:
https://your.nexus.url/repository/[repository name]
