Guide to Restoring Nexus Repository Usage

This guide provides detailed instructions on managing usage limits in Nexus Repository Community Edition. It outlines short-term strategies for quickly reducing usage below the limits and discusses more drastic options for maintaining low usage amid organic growth in development organizations. The document describes the built-in limits of the Community Edition, including a maximum of 200,000 requests in any 24-hour period and a cap of 100,000 components managed. It explains symptoms of exceeding these limits, such as blocked write requests and build failures. The guide emphasizes the importance of monitoring usage regularly and identifies common reasons for exceeding limits, such as temporary request spikes and insufficient cleanup policies. It also offers immediate actions to take when limits are exceeded, including reviewing request logs and implementing cleanup policies. The document concludes with guidance on determining whether to upgrade to the Pro edition based on organizational needs.