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Date Published
Author
Gianni Truzzi
Word count
1307
Language
English
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None

Summary

Enterprise software development has evolved from small, centralized teams to a globally distributed, collaborative effort, necessitating advanced tools for efficient workflow management. JFrog Artifactory addresses this need with its Federated Repositories, a novel bidirectional mirroring technology that enables seamless synchronization of binaries and metadata across multiple sites. This system allows geographically dispersed DevOps teams to work with minimal latency, ensuring all teams have access to the latest artifacts and information. Federated repositories accommodate various topologies, such as star and full mesh, to suit different organizational needs, providing secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage solutions for global software development. By allowing local administrators to control access and maintain configurations, the platform supports hyper-local speeds and robust disaster recovery, effectively turning multiple sites into a unified development environment.