I want to set up a basic private Python package index. What are the recommended methods for serving it, what are the key security recommendations, and how should I structure the directories for projects and their files within this repository?
Navigate to the 'Guides' section. Find and open the 'Hosting your own simple repository' guide. Identify the recommended methods for serving a simple repository. Identify any strong security recommendations for serving the repository. Locate the section detailing the 'Manual' repository directory structure. Describe the required directory structure for projects and their files. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the question.
State that recommended methods for serving a simple repository are using a software package (e.g., devpi) or creating a proper directory structure with a static web server. State that it is highly recommended to serve the repository with valid HTTPS. Explain that the root directory should contain a directory for each project, named after the project's normalized name. Explain that each project directory should contain the downloadable files for that project.