Depending on your version of Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager, the process ranges from simple configuration file edits to advanced database updates. 1. Update the Main Data Directory (karaf.data)
Manually move the blob store folder to the new disk/location.
Since the UI does not allow direct path modification for existing blob stores, you have two choices: : Create a new blob store at the desired location. Combine the old and new stores into a Blob Store Group . update nexus library location
You can use the built-in Change Repository Blob Store task . This allows you to migrate a repository’s contents to a new storage location without manual file manipulation. For Nexus OSS (Standard) Users
: Find nexus.vmoptions in your Nexus installation's bin directory. Depending on your version of Sonatype Nexus Repository
: Update this to your new desired path (e.g., -Dkaraf.data=/new/path/nexus-data ).
After updating the location, verify the change in the Nexus UI: Change Repository Blob Store - Sonatype Help Since the UI does not allow direct path
The main way to change the entire repository's storage path is by modifying the nexus.vmoptions file. This tells Nexus where to find its databases, logs, and default blob stores.