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Jenkins For Beginners

Introduction and Basics

Course Introduction

Welcome to the Jenkins for Beginners course. I’m Prithath, your instructor for this lesson. Jenkins is one of the most popular CI/CD tools available, and this course is designed to equip you with a strong foundation in Jenkins to automate your software development workflows efficiently.

Hands-On Learning

This course features multiple hands-on labs that allow you to apply your knowledge in real time. You can instantly transition from learning to practicing without delay.

For example, after watching a section, you can verify the status of your Jenkins service using the following command:

root@jenkins-server ~ ᐅ service jenkins status
jenkins is running

Our browser-based labs launch directly in your browser, providing a seamless switch from instructional content to practical experience.

The image shows a Jenkins configuration screen for a project, with various build options and triggers. There is also a person speaking in a video overlay on the right side.

Below is an overview of the key topics covered in this course:

Course Overview

  1. Introduction & Essentials

    • Overview of the problem statement
    • Team meetings to understand requirements
    • Introduction to Jenkins, Source Control Management, and essential CI/CD concepts
    • Understanding why Jenkins is vital for modern software development

  2. Jenkins Architecture & Installation

    • Detailed exploration of Jenkins architecture
    • Step-by-step installation process
    • Comprehensive overview of the Jenkins user interface

  3. Extending Jenkins Functionalities

    • Deep dive into Jenkins plugins and installation procedures
    • Strategies for handling controller failures within Freestyle Projects

  4. Jenkins Pipelines

    • Introduction to Pipelines and Jenkinsfile basics
    • Advanced Pipeline configuration techniques
    • Creating and managing simple Pipeline jobs

The image shows a person speaking in front of a blurred background, with a list of topics related to pipelines and Jenkins displayed on the right side.

  • Building and testing web pipelines
  • Leveraging Source Control Management for pipeline scripts to fully automate software development processes
  1. Automation with CLI and REST APIs
    • Automating Jenkins using its CLI and REST APIs
    • Building jobs via the Jenkins CLI and managing plugin installations
    • An overview of Jenkins security, including authentication, authorization, and strategies like the Matrix Authorization Strategy

The image shows a person speaking with a list of topics related to Jenkins, including automating with CLI and APIs, building a job, installing a plugin, and security overview.

By the end of this course, you will have the expertise to harness Jenkins for automating development workflows effectively. At KodeKloud, we foster a community-driven learning environment. Our active forum is the perfect place to ask questions, share experiences, and support fellow learners.

Join the KodeKloud community and kickstart your journey towards mastering Jenkins. If you're ready, let’s take the first step toward transforming your CI/CD practices.

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