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336 336  Click Create.
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363 363  
364 364  === Migrating chart repositories in rancher to new OCI Repository format ===
365 365  
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367 -(((
368 -ChartMuseum is being deprecated. After the migration is complete, **all harbor charts will be removed from ChartMuseum**, and **old HTTP(S)-based chart repositories will no longer work in Rancher (for internal harbor charts)**.
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370 370  
371 -There are two ways to migrate your repositories:
369 +##ChartMuseum is being deprecated. After the migration is complete, **all harbor charts will be removed from ChartMuseum**, and **old HTTP(S)-based chart repositories will no longer work in Rancher (for internal harbor charts)**.##
372 372  
373 -1. ##Direct Transition (Editing the Existing Repository)##
374 -1*. Change the target to “OCI Repository”.
375 -1*. Update the URL as required (the repository name cannot be changed).
376 -1*. After saving, installed apps will automatically start using the updated repository.
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378 -(((
379 -Important limitation: OCI repositories must point directly to a single chart repository, not to a parent folder.
380 -If your old repository included several charts (for example “bitbucket” and “jira”), then after switching to OCI you can only target one chart (e.g. “bitbucket”).
381 -The other charts will no longer receive updates through this repo, and you will still need to create additional repositories for each individual chart.
382 -)))
383 -1. Add New Repositories One by One (Recommended), prese
384 -This approach allows a smooth transition while the old ChartMuseum repository continues to function. You can:
371 +To ensure a smooth transition, we recomment should **add an OCI-based repository alongside the existing ChartMuseum repository** during the migration phase.
385 385  
386 -* Create a new OCI repository for each chart,
387 -* Keep the old ChartMuseum repo enabled during the migration,
388 -* Migrate applications gradually following the steps described in the main migration guide.
373 +We will make your charts available in the corresponding new `<pkey>-helm` OCI projects.
389 389  
390 -This avoids disruptions and allows controlled migration.
375 +-----
391 391  
392 -Special Case: Old Repo Targeting Multiple Chart Repos
377 +## Terminology##
393 393  
394 -If your existing repository targets multiple chart repositories and you need the new OCI setup to behave the same way, please contact support. OCI does not support multi-chart endpoints within a single repository, and we can help you find an appropriate solution.
379 +| Term | Meaning |
380 +| |-|
381 +| **Old Repository** | The existing HTTP/HTTPS ChartMuseum repository. |
382 +| **New Repository** | The new OCI-based Helm chart repository created for your project (e.g. `<chart-repo-name>` in `<pkey>-helm`). |
395 395  
396 -To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend to **add an OCI-based repository alongside the existing ChartMuseum repository** during the migration phase. If you don't w
384 +-----
397 397  
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399 -(((
400 -**We will make your charts available in the corresponding new `<pkey>-helm` OCI projects.**
401 -)))
386 +## Why This Migration Is Required
387 +- ChartMuseum is deprecated and will be removed.
388 +- Applications deployed from old repos keep a reference to that repo inside their labels.
389 +- Without updating the application to point to the new OCI repo, **Rancher will not detect new chart versions**.##
402 402  
403 -| Term | Meaning
404 -| **Old Repository** | The existing HTTP/HTTPS Harbor ChartMuseum repository.
405 -| **New Repository** | The new OCI-based Helm chart repository created for your project (e.g. `<chart-repo-name>` in `<pkey>-helm`).
391 +-----
406 406  
407 -##__**Why This Migration Is Required:**__##
393 +## Migration Steps##
408 408  
409 -* ##ChartMuseum is deprecated and will be removed.##
410 -* ##Applications deployed from old repos keep a reference to that repo inside their labels.##
411 -* ##Without updating the application to point to the new OCI repo, **Rancher will not detect new chart versions from new repository**.##
395 +### 1. Create the New OCI Repository in Rancher##
412 412  
413 -## Migration Steps:##
397 +1. Go to **Apps → Repositories**.
398 +2. Add a new repository of type **OCI**.
399 +3. Name it exactly like your old repo name (e.g. `<chart-repo-name>`).
400 +4. Point it to the new OCI endpoint.
414 414  
415 -1. ##Create the New OCI Repository in Rancher##
416 -11. Go to **Apps → Repositories**.
417 -11. Add a new repository of type **OCI**.
418 -11. Name it similarly to your old repo name (e.g. `<chart-repo-name>-oci`). You can't name it the same.
419 -11. Point it to the new OCI endpoint.
420 -1. ##Disable the Old ChartMuseum Repository Temporarily## 
421 -##This step ensures that Rancher resolves charts from the new OCI repo.##
422 -11. Go to **Apps → Repositories**.
423 -11. Disable the old HTTP(S)-based repository.
424 -11. Keep it disabled until the migration is done.
425 -1. ##Update Existing Applications to Use the New OCI Repo##
426 -Applications deployed with the old repository still contain the old repo name in their metadata. You must upgrade them once to transition.
427 -11. Go to **Apps → Installed Apps**.
428 -11. Open the application that was deployed using the old repo.
429 -11. Click **Upgrade**.
430 -11. In the list of available chart repositories (scroll to the bottom), select the **new OCI repository**.
431 -11. Choose the chart version you want to deploy (same or newer).
432 -11. Click **Upgrade**.
433 -1. ##Re-enable the Old Repository (Optional) ##
434 -If you still need the old repo for other apps, re-enable it after the migration steps above.
435 -**Note:** Even if a newer chart version exists in the old repository, your migrated app **will not see it**, because it is no longer connected to that repo
402 +-----
436 436  
437 -----
404 +### 2. Disable the Old ChartMuseum Repository Temporarily
405 +This step ensures that Rancher resolves charts from the new OCI repo.##
438 438  
407 +1. Go to **Apps → Repositories**.
408 +2. Disable the old HTTP(S)-based repository.
409 +3. Keep it disabled until the migration is done.
410 +
411 +-----
412 +
413 +### 3. Update Existing Applications to Use the New OCI Repo
414 +Applications deployed with the old repository still contain the old repo name in their metadata.
415 +You must upgrade them once to transition.##
416 +
417 +1. Go to **Apps → Installed Apps**.
418 +2. Open the application that was deployed using the old repo.
419 +3. Click **Upgrade**.
420 +4. In the list of available chart repositories (scroll to the bottom), select the **new OCI repository**.
421 +5. Choose the chart version you want to deploy (same or newer).
422 +6. Click **Upgrade**.
423 +
424 +After this upgrade:
425 +- Your application is now linked to the **new OCI repository**.
426 +- Rancher will show upgrade notifications only for versions available in the new repo.
427 +
428 +-----
429 +
430 +### 4. Re-enable the Old Repository (Optional)
431 +If you still need the old repo for other apps, re-enable it after the migration steps above.##
432 +
433 +> Note: Even if a newer chart version exists in the old repository, your migrated app **will not see it**, because it is no longer connected to that repo.
434 +
435 +-----
436 +
439 439  ## Reverting the Migration (If Needed)
440 440  If you want to move an app back to the old repository:##
441 441  
442 442  1. Temporarily disable the new OCI repo.
443 -1. Enable the old ChartMuseum repo.
444 -1. Open the application → **Upgrade**.
445 -1. Select the chart from the old repo.
446 -1. Save.
441 +2. Enable the old ChartMuseum repo.
442 +3. Open the application → **Upgrade**.
443 +4. Select the chart from the old repo.
444 +5. Save.
447 447  
448 448  This will reconnect the app to the old repository.
449 449  
450 -=
451 -Automated deployments with Jenkins =
448 +-----
452 452  
450 +## Summary
451 +- Add new OCI repo → disable old repo → upgrade apps → reconnect to OCI repo.
452 +- After upgrade, apps no longer track versions from the old repository.
453 +- Old repository will stop functioning after ChartMuseum shutdown, so migration is required.##
454 +
455 +-----
456 +
457 +If you want, I can also generate:
458 +- a shorter version (1-pager),
459 +- a diagram,
460 +- a Rancher UI screenshot guide,
461 +- or a version tailored for your team’s internal wiki.
462 +
463 +
464 += Automated deployments with Jenkins =
465 +
453 453  In this section, we describe(% style="color:#172b4d" %) how to set-up **automated builds, tests and deployments** for Jenkins.
454 454  
455 455  == Prerequisites ==