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Overview of the Internal Edge Node
A separate instance for caching high-use artifacts inside the internal network is available at the following url: https://internal.edge.artifacts.ford.com. This instance require authentication as normal.
Purpose
The Internal Edge Node is designed to provide a flexible and scalable solution for locating high-use repositories within the Ford internal network. It is intended to facilitate the retrieval of artifacts that are frequently used across various teams and projects within Ford. This instance helps reduce SaaS transfer costs and improves the performance of artifact retrieval by caching frequently accessed artifacts within the internal network. It is ideal for scenarios where teams need to access commonly used libraries and tools without the latency associated with external network requests.
Features
- High-Use Repository Access: The Internal Edge Node allows users to access repositories that are frequently used within the Ford network, ensuring quick retrieval of artifacts.
- Performance Optimization: By caching frequently accessed artifacts, the Internal Edge Node significantly reduces latency and improves the overall performance of artifact retrieval.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces SaaS transfer costs by minimizing the need for external network requests for commonly used artifacts.
Accessing the Internal Edge Node
To access the Internal Edge Node, users must navigate to the URL: https://internal.edge.artifacts.ford.com. This instance requires authentication as normal, ensuring that only authorized users can access the cached repositories. It is accessible from within the Ford internal network, providing a secure and efficient environment for managing high-use artifacts.
Sharing repositories to the Internal Edge Node
Sharing repositories to the Internal Edge Node should be based off of reducing the transfer of data out of SaaS. To share repositories to the Internal Edge Node, users can utilize the standard JFrog Artifactory features for repository management and sharing. The primary method of sharing data between the Internal Edge Node and the primary Ford instance utilizes the Remote repository type within the JFrog Platform. This allows for the synchronization of artifacts between the two instances, enabling seamless collaboration and access to shared resources.
For additional documentation on Remote repository types and how to set them up, refer to the JFrog documentation.