Migration & Advanced

Migrate to CloudRepo from other platforms and explore advanced configuration topics.

Migration Guides

Advanced Topics

Overview

This section covers migration strategies from other artifact repository solutions to CloudRepo, as well as advanced topics for enterprise deployments.

Migration to CloudRepo

Migrating to CloudRepo is straightforward and can typically be completed with minimal downtime. We provide detailed guides for migrating from popular repository managers.

Why Migrate to CloudRepo?

Cost Savings

  • Save 90%+ compared to JFrog Artifactory

  • No egress fees (soft limits per plan)

  • Predictable, transparent pricing

  • Support included at no extra cost

Operational Benefits

  • Fully managed service - no infrastructure to maintain

  • Automatic updates and security patches

  • Built-in high availability

  • 24/7 monitoring and support

Developer Experience

  • Simple, intuitive interface

  • Fast, reliable performance

  • Compatible with existing tools

  • No vendor lock-in

Migration Process Overview

Our migration process follows these phases:

1. Assessment Phase

  • Inventory current repositories

  • Document access patterns

  • Identify critical dependencies

  • Plan migration timeline

2. Preparation Phase

  • Create CloudRepo account

  • Set up repositories

  • Configure users and permissions

  • Test connectivity

3. Migration Phase

  • Export artifacts from source

  • Upload to CloudRepo

  • Verify artifact integrity

  • Update client configurations

4. Validation Phase

  • Test builds with CloudRepo

  • Verify all artifacts accessible

  • Check performance metrics

  • Confirm team access

5. Cutover Phase

  • Update CI/CD pipelines

  • Switch developer environments

  • Monitor for issues

  • Decommission old system

Platform-Specific Migrations

JFrog Artifactory

Our most common migration path with detailed tooling:

  • Cost comparison calculator

  • Automated migration scripts

  • Repository mapping guide

  • Permission migration

Migrating from JFrog Artifactory - Complete Artifactory migration guide

Sonatype Nexus

Comprehensive Nexus migration support:

  • Repository format mapping

  • User and role migration

  • Proxy repository setup

  • Cleanup policies

Migrating from Sonatype Nexus - Nexus migration guide

Azure Artifacts

Migrate from Azure DevOps:

  • Feed migration strategies

  • Pipeline updates

  • Authentication mapping

  • Upstream sources configuration

Migrating from Azure Artifacts - Azure Artifacts migration

AWS CodeArtifact

Move from AWS-managed service:

  • Domain and repository mapping

  • IAM to CloudRepo permissions

  • VPC endpoint alternatives

  • Cost analysis

Migrating from AWS CodeArtifact - CodeArtifact migration

Advanced Topics

High Availability

CloudRepo provides built-in high availability:

  • Multi-region deployment

  • Automatic failover

  • Data replication

  • Zero-downtime updates

High Availability - HA architecture and configuration

Performance Tuning

Optimize CloudRepo performance:

  • Connection pooling

  • Caching strategies

  • Parallel uploads

  • CDN integration

Performance Tuning - Performance optimization guide

Security Hardening

Enterprise security configurations:

  • SSO integration

  • IP restrictions

  • Audit logging

  • Vulnerability scanning

Security Hardening - Security best practices

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Data protection strategies:

  • Automated backups

  • Point-in-time recovery

  • Cross-region replication

  • Business continuity planning

Backup & Disaster Recovery - Backup and DR procedures

Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve common issues:

  • Connectivity problems

  • Authentication failures

  • Performance issues

  • Data integrity checks

Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting guide

Migration Tools & Scripts

We provide tools to simplify migration:

Repository Export Scripts

JFrog Artifactory:

# Export repository list
curl -u admin:password https://artifactory.example.com/api/repositories

# Download artifacts
jfrog rt download --flat=false "my-repo/*" ./export/

Sonatype Nexus:

# List repositories
curl -u admin:admin123 https://nexus.example.com/service/rest/v1/repositories

# Export artifacts
wget -r -np -nH --cut-dirs=3 https://nexus.example.com/repository/maven-releases/

CloudRepo Upload Scripts

Bulk upload to CloudRepo
import os
import requests
from pathlib import Path

def upload_artifacts(local_dir, repo_url, credentials):
    for path in Path(local_dir).rglob('*'):
        if path.is_file():
            relative = path.relative_to(local_dir)
            url = f"{repo_url}/{relative}"

            with open(path, 'rb') as f:
                response = requests.put(
                    url,
                    data=f,
                    auth=credentials
                )
                print(f"Uploaded: {relative}")

# Usage
upload_artifacts(
    './export',
    'https://org.cloudrepo.io/repository/maven-releases',
    ('username', 'password')
)

Migration Checklist

Pre-Migration

☐ Inventory all repositories and their types ☐ Document current user permissions ☐ List all CI/CD integrations ☐ Identify critical build dependencies ☐ Plan migration windows ☐ Create CloudRepo account ☐ Set up initial repositories

During Migration

☐ Export artifacts from source system ☐ Validate export completeness ☐ Upload artifacts to CloudRepo ☐ Verify artifact integrity ☐ Update build configurations ☐ Test sample builds ☐ Migrate users and permissions

Post-Migration

☐ Update all CI/CD pipelines ☐ Switch developer environments ☐ Monitor system performance ☐ Verify all builds succeed ☐ Document new procedures ☐ Train team on CloudRepo ☐ Decommission old system

Common Migration Challenges

Large Repository Sizes

Challenge: Migrating terabytes of artifacts

Solution: * Use parallel upload tools * Migrate in phases (active artifacts first) * Consider keeping historical artifacts in cold storage

Complex Permission Models

Challenge: Mapping complex permission hierarchies

Solution: * Simplify permissions during migration * Use CloudRepo groups for team access * Document permission changes clearly

CI/CD Pipeline Updates

Challenge: Updating hundreds of pipeline configurations

Solution: * Use environment variables for repository URLs * Update in phases (dev → staging → production) * Maintain fallback configurations

Dependency on Proprietary Features

Challenge: Source platform’s unique features

Solution: * Identify CloudRepo alternatives * Adjust workflows where needed * Contact support for custom solutions

Support During Migration

CloudRepo provides comprehensive migration support:

Documentation

  • Detailed migration guides

  • Video tutorials

  • Best practices

Tools

  • Migration scripts

  • Validation utilities

  • Performance analyzers

Expert Assistance

  • Migration planning consultation

  • Technical support during migration

  • Post-migration optimization

Contact Support

  • Email: support@cloudrepo.io

  • Response time: Usually within 2 business hours

  • Migration-specific assistance available

Success Stories

Companies that successfully migrated to CloudRepo report:

  • 75-90% cost reduction compared to previous solutions

  • 50% reduction in operational overhead

  • Improved build times with CloudRepo CDN

  • Zero downtime during migration

  • Better developer satisfaction with simple interface

Next Steps

  1. Choose your migration guide based on current platform

  2. Review advanced topics relevant to your needs

  3. Contact support@cloudrepo.io for migration assistance

  4. Start with a pilot migration of non-critical repositories