Michael Prescott

Michael is Director of Product for Sonatype Nexus Repository, where he helps make DevOps easy for software development organizations, large and small.

Software packages, do we even need them?

6 minute read time

Explore the evolution of package managers & the benefits of binary packages in software ecosystems. Learn how they enhance DevOps, security, & efficiency.
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Supply chain security inside and out

3 minute read time

Every organization needs to safeguard their SDLC. Take a look at two key aspects of ensuring external and internal security for your software supply chain.
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CVE-2022-31289: Neither bug nor vulnerability

By Michael Prescott on June 16, 2022 vulnerability

3 minute read time

A recent report of a Nexus Repository vulnerability is not a security concern and no software update is required. A look at issue and similar concerns.
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Namespace confusion: Minimizing risk with Sonatype Nexus Repository

By Michael Prescott on February 10, 2021 namespace

3 minute read time

Nexus Repository (NXRM) can help minimize your risk against namespace confusion with a feature called repository routing rules.
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It's time to upgrade Nexus Repository 2 to Java 8

By Michael Prescott on August 02, 2018 Nexus Repository

3 minute read time

Upgrade Nexus Repository 2.x to Java 8
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Nexus Repository 3.12: Support for S3 Blob Stores

By Michael Prescott on May 25, 2018 Nexus Repository

2 minute read time

NXRM 3.12 adds support for S3 Blob Stores.
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Staging in Nexus Repository Pro 3.11

By Michael Prescott on May 15, 2018 Nexus Repository

5 minute read time

Staging is now available in Nexus Repository Manager Pro 3.11
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Nexus Repository Manager: Retention Policies and Cleanup (Survey)

By Michael Prescott on March 12, 2018 Nexus Repository

1 minute read time

Nexus Repository Manager Clean Up Survey
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Nexus Repository Manager 3.8 is now available

By Michael Prescott on February 05, 2018 Nexus Repository

3 minute read time

Nexus Repository Manager 3.8 is available with support for Yum hosted repositories.
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