Storage and Story: Why Artifact Repositories Need Provenance
An artifact repository like JFrog Artifactory is a cornerstone of modern DevOps. It stores binaries, versions, and release bundles — your complete “what.” But when audits or incidents happen, the question quickly shifts from what to how: “How did this artifact get here — and can we trust it?” If all you have is a warehouse of files, you’re left scrambling to reconstruct the story. You check pipeline logs. You pull test results. You cross-reference approvals.