Hi , I’m using Nexus 3.x as a Docker registry to store around 30 Docker images. When I use the official Docker Registry for storing the same images, it consumes around 10GB. However, with Nexus as the Docker registry, it’s consuming approximately 12GB. I’ve already optimized some layers inside the…

In Nexus there is a Docker garbage collection task which ought to be scheduled if you have not already which will remove layers which are not referenced by any manifest.

Why Is Nexus Docker Repository Consuming More Space Than Docker Registry?

rseddon (Rich Seddon) February 4, 2025, 7:01pm 3

Why Is Nexus Docker Repository Consuming More Space Than Docker Registry?