This article provides a basic summary of the available Nexus distributions and editions.
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 2.x Distributions
There are several Nexus distributions published by Sonatype.
Nexus OSS
This version contains basic features and is based on our Open Source Software (OSS) code. Some features distributed with this bundle are not open source, but are offered by Sonatype for free use under our license terms.
Nexus Pro
This is our flagship repository manager distribution with all of our advanced features. A valid license is required to use advanced features.
Nexus Pro Trial
This distribution is delivered as a platform specific executable file and uses a different install process than regular Nexus Professional bundles. It does not include all pro features and is optimized to introduce Nexus to first time users and for trialling key professional features. More information is available about the differences.
Repository Manager 2.x Distribution File Names
The full distribution files follow a file name pattern of <artifactId>-<version>-bundle.<extension>
.
The trial installer has a file name pattern of <artifactId>-<version>-<platformid>.<extension>
.
Distribution
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Group ID
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Artifact ID
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Classifier
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Formats
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Example File Name
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Nexus OSS | com.sonatype.nexus | nexus | bundle | zip tar.gz |
nexus-2.7.1-01-bundle.zip nexus-2.7.1-01-bundle.tar.gz |
Nexus Pro | com.sonatype.nexus | nexus-professional | bundle | zip tar.gz |
nexus-professional-2.7.1-01-bundle.zip
nexus-professional-2.7.1-01-bundle.tar.gz
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Nexus Pro Trial | com.sonatype.nexus | nexus-pro-trial-installer | macos win32 win64 unix |
dmg exe sh |
nexus-pro-trial-installer-2.7.1-01-macos.dmg
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Sonatype Nexus Editions
For a detailed edition feature comparison, please refer to the following resources:
- http://www.sonatype.com/nexus/product-overview
- http://www.sonatype.com/nexus/why-nexus/which-repo-is-right-for-me
The Eclipse Public Licensed Nexus OSS version is the basis of our our commercial versions.
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