Course Introduction

Welcome to the Jenkins Pipeline course. I'm Siddharth, your instructor, and I'll guide you through advanced Jenkins techniques that will prepare you for real-world deployment challenges. This course is designed for those who already have a basic understanding of Jenkins and are ready to explore sophisticated, integrated workflows.

The course is organized into the following segments:

1. Introduction to Node.js and Jenkins Basics
   We begin with a Node.js-based application to ensure you have the prerequisite environment set up before diving into Jenkins. To verify your Node.js installation, run the following commands:

   $ node -v
   v18.16.0
   $ npm -v
   9.8.1
   

2. CI/CD Pipeline Configuration
   Learn how to install and configure Jenkins tools to create efficient Pipeline projects.

3. Code Quality and Testing
   Understand scanning and testing practices using tools like SonarCloud and Unit Testing Insights to maintain high-quality code.

4. Containerization and Deployment
   Explore building Docker images, conducting vulnerability scans, and deploying applications to platforms such as AWS EC2.

5. Kubernetes and GitOps Integration
   Discover how to deploy applications with Kubernetes and apply GitOps practices using Argo CD, enhancing your deployment strategies.

6. AWS Lambda Automation
   Learn how to automate Lambda deployments using Jenkins, streamlining your serverless workflows.

7. Jenkins Administration and Monitoring
   Secure your Jenkins environment, scale your infrastructure, and set up effective monitoring and notifications for efficient management.

Throughout this lesson, I will share practical tips and tricks refined over years of experience to help you avoid common pitfalls. As with every KodeKloud course, you will participate in hands-on lab exercises in browser-based environments. This approach lets you practice and master the concepts as you progress.

For example, after starting Jenkins, you can verify its status using the following command:

$ service jenkins status
* jenkins is running

Transition seamlessly from watching instructional material to engaging in interactive labs that equip you with the practical skills required to excel. If you're ready to embrace the challenge, enroll now and take your Jenkins expertise to the next level.