Duration

CI/CD Tool Administration (Jenkins)

2 days

Overview

This course focuses on administering Jenkins for efficient CI/CD pipelines, covering installation, configuration, pipeline management, and ongoing maintenance. Participants will learn how to configure Jenkins pipelines, integrate with tools, and ensure smooth CI/CD operations. The course includes hands-on sessions for configuring pipelines, managing jobs, and maintaining Jenkins environments.

Learning Objectives

Understand Jenkins’ role in CI/CD pipelines.
Learn how to install, configure, and maintain Jenkins for effective CI/CD.
Configure and manage Jenkins pipelines using Jenkinsfile.
Optimize pipeline automation for building, testing, and deploying code.
Manage user roles and security settings.
Integrate Jenkins with version control and deployment tools.
Troubleshoot and maintain Jenkins environments for long-term performance.

Day 1:

Introduction to Jenkins & CI/CD Concepts
Overview of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
Introduction to Jenkins and its role in automating CI/CD processes.
Jenkins Installation & Configuration
Installing Jenkins on various platforms (Linux/Windows).
Initial configuration: Security, resources, and plugins.
Optimizing Jenkins settings for performance.
Pipeline Configuration in Jenkins
Introduction to Jenkins pipelines (freestyle vs. declarative pipelines).
Creating pipelines using Jenkinsfile.
Pipeline syntax, stages, and steps: Defining build, test, and deployment phases.
Configuring multi-branch pipelines.
Pipeline triggers: Automating builds based on code changes, schedules, and more.
Managing environment variables and shared libraries in pipelines.
Error handling and notifications in pipelines.
Managing Jenkins Jobs and Pipelines
Creating and managing Jenkins jobs (freestyle and pipeline).
Automating build, test, and deployment workflows.
Monitoring and managing build artifacts and logs.
Plugins & Integrations for Jenkins Pipelines
Essential Jenkins plugins for pipeline automation.
Integrating Jenkins pipelines with version control systems (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket).
Configuring pipelines for deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.).
User Management and Security in Jenkins
Managing users, roles, and permissions in Jenkins.
Implementing security controls: Role-based access, matrix-based security.
Best practices for securing Jenkins pipelines and environments.

Day 2: Advanced Jenkins Use Cases and Practical Applications

Use Case 1: Continuous Integration for Multiple Environments
Automating builds for multiple environments (e.g., dev, staging, production).
Using parameterized builds and environment variables for flexibility.
Use Case 2: Automated Testing Pipelines
Setting up unit, integration, and system tests within Jenkins.
Reporting test results and handling test failures.
Use Case 3: Automated Deployment with Rollback Capabilities
Configuring pipelines to deploy to cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Implementing rollback steps in case of failed deployments.
Use Case 4: Building and Publishing Docker Images
Creating Jenkins pipelines to build, tag, and push Docker images.
Integrating with Docker Hub or a private Docker registry.
Use Case 5: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automation
Using Jenkins to manage IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Automating infrastructure deployment and configuration updates.
Use Case 6: Security Scanning and Compliance Checks
Integrating security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, OWASP ZAP).
Automating compliance and vulnerability checks in pipelines.
Use Case 7: Cross-Team Collaboration with Jenkins Pipelines
Setting up shared libraries and templates for team-wide usage.
Managing permissions and access across different teams.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of software development and CI/CD concepts.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Prior experience with system administration and scripting (recommended but not mandatory).

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.