Choose Right Database

JFrog recommends PostgreSQL for all JFrog Platform products.

JFrog evaluated leading databases for performance, scaling, and ecosystem fit before selecting PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQL benefits include:

• A single database engine simplifies your tech stack.
• PostgreSQL-specific features improve performance and reliability.
• PostgreSQL powers JFrog Cloud at scale — the same engine you deploy.

For Existing Installations Using a Non-PostgreSQL Database

Existing JFrog Artifactory instances on Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, or Derby continue to work without changes.

To migrate to PostgreSQL, use System Import and Export — the most common method. For large environments, contact JFrog experts to plan a migration tailored to your environment.

For New Installations Using a Non-PostgreSQL Database

New installations can still use any supported database. From Artifactory 7.84, any non-PostgreSQL database requires one extra step: before starting Artifactory, add the following to $JFROG_HOME/var/etc/system.yaml:

shared:
  database:
    allowNonPostgresql: true