Nexus Https Docker Registry

Octopus Deploy

Set Up a Docker Private Registry with Nexus Repository Manager

Introduction

In this blog post, we'll show you how to set up a Docker Private Registry with Nexus Repository Manager. This will allow you to store and manage your Docker images privately, and it will also give you more control over the distribution of your images.

Why Use Nexus Repository Manager?

Nexus Repository Manager is a powerful tool that can be used to manage all types of artifacts, including Docker images. It provides a number of features that make it a good choice for storing and managing your Docker images, including: * **Centralized management:** Nexus Repository Manager allows you to manage all of your Docker images in one central location. This makes it easy to keep track of your images and to control who has access to them. * **Security:** Nexus Repository Manager provides a number of security features that can help to protect your Docker images from unauthorized access. These features include role-based access control (RBAC), SSL encryption, and digital signing. * **Scalability:** Nexus Repository Manager is a scalable solution that can be used to manage large numbers of Docker images. It can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, and it can be scaled up or down to meet your needs.

How to Set Up a Docker Private Registry with Nexus Repository Manager

To set up a Docker Private Registry with Nexus Repository Manager, you will need to: 1. Install Nexus Repository Manager. 2. Create a Docker repository. 3. Configure the Docker repository to use HTTPS. 4. Add a trust certificate to Docker.

Install Nexus Repository Manager

You can download Nexus Repository Manager from the Sonatype website. Once you have downloaded the software, you can install it by following the instructions in the installation guide.

Create a Docker Repository

Once you have installed Nexus Repository Manager, you can create a Docker repository by following these steps: 1. Log in to Nexus Repository Manager. 2. Click on the **Repositories** tab. 3. Click on the **Create Repository** button. 4. Select the **Docker** repository type. 5. Enter a name and description for the repository. 6. Click on the **Create Repository** button.

Configure the Docker Repository to Use HTTPS

By default, Nexus Repository Manager is not configured to use HTTPS. To configure the repository to use HTTPS, you will need to: 1. Click on the **Settings** tab of the repository. 2. Select the **HTTPS** tab. 3. Enable the **HTTPS** option. 4. Enter the port number that you want to use for HTTPS. 5. Click on the **Save** button.

Add a Trust Certificate to Docker

Once you have configured the Docker repository to use HTTPS, you will need to add a trust certificate to Docker. To do this, you will need to: 1. Open a terminal window. 2. Run the following command: ``` docker pull /: ``` Replace `` with the address of your Docker registry. Replace `` with the name of the repository that you created. Replace `` with the tag of the image that you want to pull. 3. Enter your password when prompted. You should now be able to access your Docker private registry.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we showed you how to set up a Docker Private Registry with Nexus Repository Manager. This is a powerful tool that can help you to store and manage your Docker images privately. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Youtube