Applikationslager

Applikationslager is a centralized repository and catalog of approved software applications, deployment artifacts, and related metadata used within an organization. It functions as a controlled source for software installation and distribution, supporting standardization, licensing compliance, and governance.

Contents typically include binaries or installers, container images, deployment manifests, licenses, version history, dependencies, security advisories, test results, release notes, as well as metadata such as supported platforms, hardware requirements, and installation and configuration instructions. The catalog may also record provenance, authorship, and approval status.

Key processes include application governance, approval workflows, access control, and lifecycle management (on-boarding of new apps, updates, and retirement). The repository is linked to vulnerability management, patching, and license compliance, with audit trails for changes and deployments.

Operations often automate the distribution of approved software to endpoints, servers, or cloud environments, integrated with CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and asset management systems. It may sit between development teams and end-user deployment and interacts with procurement and license management to ensure permissible use of software.

Relation to related concepts: an applikationslager is similar to an enterprise software repository or internal app store, with emphasis on governance and controlled distribution. It differs from general public app stores by restricting access and enforcing organizational policies. Common implementations rely on artifact repositories and container registries, plus tooling for signing, metadata management, and role-based access control.

Benefits include standardized deployments, faster provisioning, improved license compliance, and better traceability. Challenges include maintaining up-to-date inventories, governance complexity, integration with existing tools, and ensuring security across all stored artifacts.