Comprehensive Artifact & Image Management Services

TechNerds provides end-to-end managed services for JFrog Artifactory and Red Hat Quay platforms. We ensure your artifact repositories and container registries are secure, performant, and optimized for enterprise software supply chain operations.

Our services cover the complete lifecycle of artifacts and container images—from secure storage and access control through distribution, lifecycle management, and retention policies. We specialize in making artifact management platforms production-ready for enterprise environments with audit trails, security scanning integration, and governance controls.

Core Platforms: JFrog Artifactory & Red Hat Quay

We support the leading enterprise artifact repository (Artifactory) and container registry (Quay) platforms trusted by leading organizations across all industries.

Core Service Areas

JFrog Artifactory Operations

Universal artifact repository management for all package types

  • Platform Installation & Configuration: Artifactory deployment, high availability setup, and initial configuration
  • Repository Management: Creation and management of local, remote, and virtual repositories
  • Package Type Support: Maven, npm, Docker, Helm, PyPI, NuGet, and other package formats
  • Access Control: User permissions, group management, and repository-level access control
  • Storage Management: Storage optimization, cleanup policies, and capacity planning
  • Replication Configuration: Multi-site replication for disaster recovery and performance
  • Integration with CI/CD: Connection with Jenkins, GitLab CI, and other build systems
  • Performance Tuning: Optimization for high-volume artifact storage and retrieval
  • Backup & Recovery: Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Red Hat Quay Container Registry

Enterprise container image registry with security scanning

  • Quay Platform Management: Installation, configuration, and ongoing operations of Red Hat Quay
  • Repository Organization: Organizational structure, repository naming conventions, and tagging strategies
  • Image Security Scanning: Integration with Clair for vulnerability scanning of container images
  • Access Control & RBAC: User and robot account management with fine-grained permissions
  • Image Mirroring: Configuration of image mirroring from external registries
  • Geo-Replication: Multi-region replication for performance and disaster recovery
  • Integration with OpenShift: Seamless integration with OpenShift container platform
  • Image Lifecycle Management: Automated image pruning and retention policies
  • High Availability: HA configuration for production-grade reliability

Image Lifecycle Management

Automated policies for image retention and cleanup

  • Retention Policy Design: Design and implementation of image retention strategies
  • Automated Cleanup: Scheduled cleanup of old, unused, or vulnerable images
  • Tag Management: Tagging strategies and automated tag lifecycle management
  • Storage Optimization: Deduplication and compression for efficient storage utilization
  • Artifact Promotion: Promotion workflows from dev to test to production repositories
  • Immutable Tags: Configuration of immutable tags for production images
  • Audit Trail: Comprehensive logging of image lifecycle events
  • Compliance Reporting: Reports on image age, usage, and compliance status

Secure Artifact Distribution

Controlled and secure distribution of artifacts and images

  • Access Control Policies: Fine-grained access control for artifact repositories
  • Authentication Integration: LDAP, SAML, OAuth integration with enterprise identity providers
  • Network Security: SSL/TLS configuration and network access controls
  • Download Restrictions: IP-based and user-based download restrictions
  • Artifact Signing: Implementation of artifact signing and verification
  • Secure Proxy Configuration: Secure proxy setup for external repository access
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive logging of all artifact access and downloads
  • Compliance Controls: Enforcement of compliance policies for artifact distribution

Repository Structure & Governance

Standardized repository organization and governance policies

  • Repository Architecture: Design of repository structure aligned with organizational needs
  • Naming Conventions: Standardized naming conventions for repositories and artifacts
  • Virtual Repositories: Configuration of virtual repositories for aggregation and routing
  • Remote Repositories: Setup of remote repositories for caching external artifacts
  • Governance Policies: Implementation of artifact governance and approval workflows
  • Metadata Management: Custom metadata and properties for artifact tracking
  • Search & Discovery: Configuration of search capabilities and artifact discovery
  • Documentation: Repository usage documentation and best practices

Integration with Build & Deployment Pipelines

Seamless integration with CI/CD and deployment workflows

  • CI/CD Integration: Integration with Jenkins, GitLab CI, and other CI systems
  • Build Tool Configuration: Maven, Gradle, npm, pip configuration for artifact resolution
  • Container Build Integration: Integration with Docker, Buildah, and Kaniko
  • Deployment Tool Integration: Connection with ArgoCD, Helm, and deployment platforms
  • API Access: REST API integration for programmatic artifact management
  • Webhook Configuration: Webhooks for artifact events and notifications
  • CLI Tools: Setup and configuration of JFrog CLI and Quay CLI tools
  • Performance Optimization: Optimization of artifact resolution and download speeds

Technology Stack

JFrog Artifactory (Pro / Enterprise)
Red Hat Quay
Clair (Image Scanning)
JFrog Xray (Security & Compliance)
Docker Registry API
Helm Charts
Maven / Gradle
npm / PyPI / NuGet
PostgreSQL / MySQL
S3-Compatible Storage

Technologies & Tools We Support

Artifact Repositories

JFrog Artifactory
Universal Repository
Nexus Repository
Artifact Manager
JFrog Xray
Security & Compliance

Container Registries

Red Hat Quay
Container Registry
Docker Hub
Container Images
Clair
Image Scanning
Trivy
Vulnerability Scanner

Package Types

Maven
Java Packages
npm
Node Packages
PyPI
Python Packages
NuGet
.NET Packages
Helm
K8s Charts
Docker
Container Images

Storage & Database

PostgreSQL
Database
MySQL
Database
S3
Object Storage
MinIO
S3-Compatible Storage

Delivery Model

9×5 Active Support

Dedicated artifact management engineers for repository operations, troubleshooting, and optimization.

24×7 Critical Escalation

Round-the-clock support for production-impacting repository or registry issues.

Performance Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of repository performance, storage utilization, and access patterns.

Security & Compliance

Regular security scanning, vulnerability reporting, and compliance policy enforcement.