Connect to IQ Server
The Sonatype IQ Server is the open-source governance and policy management tool used to provide compliance metadata to open-source components stored in the Nexus Repository.
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Use the following steps for Nexus Repository 3 Pro:
Select
IQ Server
from theSettings
menuComplete the IQ Server setup form
Select the
Enable the Use of IQ Server
boxAdd your IQ Server URL
Select an authentication method
User Authentication: enter the IQ Server username and password
PKI Authentication: delegate to the JVM for authentication
Select
Save
Select
Verify Connection
to test the configuration
We recommend using a service account when connecting Nexus Repository to the IQ Server in production environments. Consider generating user tokens as an added layer of security.
At a minimum, this account requires access to the Evaluate Individual Components
permission at the Repository Managers
level in IQ Server Org and Policies
.
Leave the following configuration options blank unless directed by Sonatype support:
Properties, Connection Timeout