SQL Database Options

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NEW IN 3.31.0

Database Options for Nexus Repository Pro

Nexus Repository Pro has two database options for new and existing users:

  1. An external PostgreSQL database
  2. An embedded H2 database

This topic will explain the benefits of the preferred database options and how to use them. Review the following to stand up or migrate your instance:

  1. Unsupported formats will not be migrated; you will not be able to add new formats that your new database does not support. Review Feature Availability for PostgreSQL and H2 Databases and ensure that your new database supports all of your formats before attemping the migration.

  2. Migration is a one-time process; attempts to migrate again will overwrite data.

Choosing a Database Mode

We recommend that all new and existing Nexus Repository Pro deployments use PostgreSQL or H2. Using PostgreSQL will help organizations meet their resiliency, scaling, and business continuity requirements. PostgreSQL should be used for any centralized repository which require fault tollerant deployments.

The table below can help you choose the appropriate database mode for your deployment:

Database ModeAppropriate For
New: External PostgreSQL
(Nexus Repository Pro only)
  • Moderate or large workloads
  • Enterprise deployments
  • Mission-critical deployments of any size
  • Cloud deployments (AWS, Azure)
  • Deployments planning to use a resiliency deployment model
  • Dynamic backups for a shorter maintaince window

New: Embedded H2
 ( Nexus Repository Pro only)

  • Smaller workloads
  • Single-team deployments
  • Non-mission-critical deployments
  • Disposable deployments (e.g., temporary proxies)
Embedded OrientDB

Benefits of an External Database

There are a number of benefits to using an external database:

  • Easier to scale deployment; PostgreSQL will be required for planned HA functionality
  • Leverage managed, fault-tolerant cloud databases: AWS Aurora, RDS, Azure, etc.
  • Improved container orchestration such as Kubernetes and OpenShift
  • Fully available during backups
  • Support for multi-AZ cloud deployment models
  • Simpler and easier disaster recovery

Embedded Mode for Nexus Repository

Nexus Repository provides an embedded-database mode with improved speed using H2 instead of OrientDB. This mode is appropriate for the following scenarios:

  • Teams and smaller organizations with non-mission-critical Nexus Repository needs
  • Automatically provisioned, disposable Nexus Repository instances (e.g., pools of proxy-only instances used to shield a primary instance from a heavy read load)

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