Scaling up development operations across multiple global locations presents the challenge of ensuring reliable access to software packages for teams working in different time zones, which the JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform addresses through federated repositories in JFrog Artifactory. Federated repositories facilitate seamless collaboration by providing automatic, bi-directional mirroring of repositories across various JFrog platform deployments, simplifying the sharing of artifacts and eliminating the complexities of replication setups. However, implementing federated repositories requires careful consideration of infrastructure elements like network speed, disk space, and system load, as well as prerequisites such as subscription levels, Artifactory version compatibility, and establishing a circle of trust between instances. Best practices for onboarding federated repositories include starting with small repositories, moving gradually to larger ones, and converting from existing replication systems while monitoring infrastructure resources and tuning Artifactory settings to manage the additional load. Regular monitoring of synchronization status through REST APIs helps maintain efficient federation operations, offering a robust solution for enterprises needing synchronized JFrog Artifactory instances.