Configure Curation

Key configuration tasks required for JFrog Curation:

Step 1: Configure Curation for Self Hosted

• Ensure compatibility with Xray and Artifactory versions.
• Validate entitlements using the JFConnect microservice.
• Set up Catalog Central service credentials and whitelist necessary services.

Step 2: General

• Enable the Curation Service
• Configure Notifications
• Set the Policy Engine Behavior

Step 3: Configure Repositories

• Connect remote repositories to the Curation service.
• Enable pass-through on specific repositories if needed.

Step 4: Create Policies

• Define policy scope, conditions, and waivers.
• Configure actions (e.g., block or dry-run) and notifications.

Step 5: On-Demand Curation (Optional)

• Extend Curation coverage to packages from repositories not in the Public Catalog.
• Enable Curation for Cached Packages, then activate On-Demand Curation.
• Ensure on-demand repositories are indexed under Xray Settings.
• Configure per package type or per repository.

Step 6: Curation Federation (Optional)
Applicable for multiple instances.

• Define Federation service topology.
• Synchronize policies, conditions, and package-type settings across multiple JPDs.
• Enable federation globally and share individual policies with follower sites.