Sonatype Streamlines Cross-Platform App Installations with Docker and Chef
Sonatype's Integrations team faced a challenge: finding a better way to install and configure applications across multiple platforms. Their solution? Harnessing the power of Docker and Chef.
Initially, the team used AWS CloudFormation for deployments. However, managing multiple resources through single templates proved cumbersome. The turning point came when an engineer suggested using Chef, a configuration management tool, to simplify the process.
The team embraced the 'write once, install anywhere' principle. They created a Docker image for Nexus Repository Manager using Chef cookbook, making installations and configurations consistent and platform-agnostic. This approach stemmed from the idea of treating infrastructure management like application code, allowing for easy modification, testing, and repetition.
To tackle complexity, the team modularized templates into Stacks. They also developed dedicated Chef cookbooks for Sonatype Nexus Repository and Sonatype IQ Server, ensuring reusability and cross-platform installation. Previously, configuring Nexus Repository in the 'User-Data' portion of the Application Stack was complex and error-prone with CloudFormation. The new method significantly reduced the CloudFormation template size by leveraging the Chef cookbook.
Sonatype's Integrations team successfully streamlined application installations and configurations across platforms. By adopting Docker and Chef, they enhanced efficiency, reduced errors, and simplified management. The team's innovative approach has set a new standard for deployments within the company.
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