In this article, we will learn how to migrate from Nexus2 to Artifactory without Docker Installation on Nexus2 Host.
In alignment with the JFrog documentation, the deployment of the Migrator tool (script) necessitates the installation of Docker on the Nexus Repository Manager machine to facilitate the seamless migration process.
However, certain scenarios may arise where the installation of Docker on the Nexus host machine is deemed impractical. It is essential to note that the workaround recommended in a separate article, "Nexus3 to Artifactory Migration without Docker Installation on Nexus3 Host," is specifically tailored for Nexus 3.x. It is not applicable to Nexus 2.x, as the latter relies exclusively on the filesystem data.
In such circumstances, the following methodical steps can be employed to enable Docker deployment and subsequently execute the migration process for the Nexus Server: