2.2.3. Install the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 Maven Repository Locally
Summary
There are three ways to install the repository; on your local file system, on Apache Web Server, or with a Maven repository manager. This example covers the steps to download the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 Maven Repository to the local file system. This option is easy to configure and allows you to get up and running quickly on your local machine. It can help you become familiar with the using Maven for development but is not recommended for team production environments.
Procedure 2.1. Task
Download the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 Maven Repository ZIP archive
Open a web browser and access this URL: https://access.redhat.com/jbossnetwork/restricted/listSoftware.html?product=appplatform.- Find "Application Platform 6 Maven Repository" in the list.
- Click the Download button to download a
.zip
file containing the repository. - Unzip the file in the same directory on the local file system into a directory of your choosing.
Result
This creates a Maven repository directory called jboss-eap-6.0.0.maven-repository
.
Important
When downloading a new Maven repository, remove the cached
repository/
subdirectory located under the .m2/
directory before attempting to use the new Maven repository.