Maven Mirror - how to bypass if mirror host is not available?

maven, vpn

Solution

Try running the build in off-line mode when not connected to the VPN

mvn -o clean package

Another option is to have a second Maven settings file for use when you're connected to a different network:

mvn -s $HOME/.m2/settings-alternative.xml clean package

In this case I'd also recommend specifying an alternative local repository location (within the settings file), so as to avoid build confusion.

Problem

I have a maven mirror repository (Archiva) e.g. ``` <settings> <mirrors> <mirror> <id>archiva</id> <mirrorOf>*</mirrorOf> <url>http://myMirrorHost:8080/archiva/repository/internal</url> </mirror> </mirrors> ... ``` However this is behind a VPN, and sometimes I rather not use it / can't connect to the VPM The issue is when building outside the VPN, I get this error myMirrorHost: Unknown host myMirrorHost -> [Help 1] When I would like it instead to timeout / not use the mirror if not found Is that possible?

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