Introduction to Jenkins from edX

Are you or your team starting to use Jenkins as a CI/CD tool? Are you looking to automate your software delivery process? Do you need guidelines on how to set up your CI/CD workflow using Jenkins automation server? If so, this is the course for you.

In this course, we will discuss the fundamentals of CI/CD, and we will talk about how they help transform the overall software delivery process. It is most useful for roles such as DevOps engineers, software developers and architects, and professionals focused on site reliability and quality assurance, though anyone involved in the software delivery process will benefit.

This course offers an introduction to the Jenkins automation server, and also includes instructions on how to set up and use Jenkins for your CI/CD workflow.

Upon completion, you will have a solid understanding of the role that Jenkins plays in the software development lifecycle, how to install a Jenkins server, how to build software, how to manage third party integrations/plugins and how to scale and secure Jenkins. Finally, you will get a glimpse of what you can do to further enhance your CI/CD skills.

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Understand the role of jenkins in software development lifecycle
Set up and access the jenkins automation server
Build your software by configuring and running various types of jenkins projects

Install and manage plugins
Scale and secure jenkins

Understand the role of jenkins in software development lifecycle
Set up and access the jenkins automation server
Build your software by configuring and running various types of jenkins projects
Install and manage plugins
Scale and secure jenkins

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Teaches students how to set up and access the Jenkins automation server, which is crucial for development in DevOps

Develops skills in building software by configuring and running different projects in Jenkins

Empowers professionals in installing and managing plugins, and scaling and securing Jenkins

Focuses on the role of Jenkins in the software development lifecycle

Provides guidelines for setting up a CI/CD workflow using Jenkins

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Students say that this course does a good job of introducing them to Jenkins and guiding them through the main workflows. They remark that after finishing, they should be able to set up a Jenkins server and configure build and deploy jobs. This course is largely text-based and does not offer many practice exercises. The few videos included demonstrate some of the workflows. Grading in this course is based on multiple-choice questions.

Expect to spend 10 to 20 hours to complete this course.

"Expect tp spend 10 to 20 hours to complete this course."

The paid certificate is not worth the money.

"In my opinion the paid certificate is not worth the money unless your employer insists on it as your proof of completing the tutorial."

This course does not add much value over tutorials on the Jenkins website.

"If you like the edX platform and its structure then this course is good for you. Otherwise I don't think it adds much value to the tutorials on the Jenkins website."

This course is mainly text-based.

"The course is mainly a text tutorial, with only a few videos demonstrating some of the workflows."

Grading is based on multiple-choice questions.

"Grading is based on mutiple choice questions."

There are no practice exercises.

"There is no practice exercise which is a petty."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to Jenkins with these activities:

Review DevOps Best Practices

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Reinforce your understanding of CI/CD principles and best practices by reviewing this industry-leading resource.

View The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class... on Amazon

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Read the first three chapters of the book.
Summarize the key concepts and terminologies introduced.

Network with DevOps Professionals

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Connect with experienced professionals in the DevOps field to gain insights and expand your knowledge network.

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Attend industry events or meetups focused on DevOps.
Introduce yourself to others and share your interests.
Follow up with connections you make.

Participate in a Jenkins User Group

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Engage with other Jenkins users, share knowledge, and learn from their experiences.

Browse courses on Jenkins

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Attend meetings or participate in discussions.
Find a local or online Jenkins user group.
Share your own experiences and insights.

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Review 'Continuous Delivery: Reliable Software Releases Through Build, Test, and Deployment Automation'

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Reinforce understanding of continuous delivery concepts and software release best practices.

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Read chapters 1-3 to gain an overview of continuous delivery.
Summarize the key concepts of each chapter in your own words.
Identify areas where your current workflow could benefit from continuous delivery practices.

Configure Jenkins for Basic CI/CD Pipeline

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Gain hands-on experience in setting up and using Jenkins for automated software delivery.

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Follow the official Jenkins documentation to install and configure Jenkins.
Create a simple Jenkins pipeline for a sample project.
Run the pipeline and observe the results.

Attend a Jenkins Workshop

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Deepen your understanding of Jenkins and its capabilities through hands-on workshops.

Browse courses on Jenkins

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Find a Jenkins workshop that aligns with your interests.
Register and attend the workshop.
Actively participate and ask questions.

Explore Advanced Jenkins Plugins

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Expand your knowledge of Jenkins by exploring and using advanced plugins for various integrations and functionalities.

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Browse the Jenkins plugin marketplace and identify plugins that align with your interests.
Follow tutorials or documentation to install and configure these plugins.
Experiment with the plugins and learn how they can enhance your CI/CD process.

Contribute to the Jenkins Community

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Immerse yourself in the Jenkins community by contributing to its development or documentation.

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Identify areas where you can contribute to the Jenkins project.
Create or join a development team.
Write code, improve documentation, or participate in testing.

Create a CI/CD Pipeline for a Personal Project

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Apply your knowledge by creating a practical CI/CD pipeline for a project you are working on.

Browse courses on CI/CD Pipeline

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Choose a personal project that you want to automate the build and deployment process for.
Design and implement a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins or similar tools.
Document your pipeline and share it with others.

Career center

Learners who complete Introduction to Jenkins will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work on software development teams to analyze, automate, and improve a software development process using tools like Jenkins. Their goal is to ensure that software can be delivered with both a high level of quality and quickly. This course is highly relevant to this role.

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Software Developer

Software Developers are responsible for software development, testing, and maintenance. This course provides many of the skills needed to excel in this career, such as how to how to set up and use Jenkins for a CI/CD workflow, manage third party integrations/plugins and scale and secure Jenkins.

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Technical Support Specialist

Technical Support Specialists provide support to their organization's internal or external customers on the use of an organization's software, such as, for example, Jenkins. A background in the concepts covered in this course, such as the fundamentals of CI/CD and how Jenkins may be used to automate a software delivery process, may be helpful in a job interview or in excelling in the job if one's duties involve supporting Jenkins users.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers improve software development processes and ensure the reliability of a company's services. This role requires skills such as, for example, how to configure and run jobs, install and manage plugins, and scale and secure Jenkins. This course may be helpful in preparing for the career.

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Quality Assurance Tester

Quality Assurance Testers are responsible for testing software by various means to identify and prevent defects before software gets into production and customer hands. An understanding of the CI/CD process and tools like Jenkins are helpful for a person in this role. This course may be especially helpful for a modern QA tester to stand out in the job market.

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Agile Coach

Agile Coaches teach software development and ops teams how to adopt and execute the Agile methodologies and frameworks. An understanding of the CI/CD process and a tool like Jenkins are helpful for a person in this role. This course may be especially helpful for an Agile Coach who works on teams using Jenkins.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers build, deploy, and maintain software and applications on the cloud. This role requires an understanding of technology such as, for example, Jenkins. This course may be helpful in preparing for the career.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers teach software development and ops teams how to adopt and execute the Agile methodologies and frameworks. An understanding of the CI/CD process and a tool like Jenkins are helpful for a person in this role. This course may be especially helpful for a Quality Assurance Manager who works on teams using Jenkins.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and construct the overall infrastructure and framework of software systems. This course may be helpful for a Software Architect who wishes to gain understanding of Jenkins.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for managing the development of products and features. This role requires working with teams across software development to ensure that products are built with high quality. This course may be helpful for a Product Manager to lead software development teams on this effort.

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Computer Systems Administrator

Computer Systems Administrators design, install, and maintain an organization's computer systems and networks. This role requires an understanding of the operation of underlying technologies such as, for example, Jenkins. This course may be helpful in preparing for the career.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts identify and protect information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This role requires an understanding of the operation of underlying technologies such as, for example, Jenkins. This course may be helpful in preparing for the career.

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Information Systems Manager

Information Systems Managers plan, develop, and implement information systems for their organizations. This role requires an understanding of the operation of underlying technologies such as, for example, Jenkins. This course may be helpful in preparing for the career.

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Database Engineer

Database Engineers design and manage database systems. This role requires an understanding of the operation of underlying technologies such as, for example, Jenkins. This course may be helpful in preparing for the career.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators design, install and maintain an organization's computer networks. This role requires an understanding of the operation of underlying technologies such as, for example, Jenkins. This course may be helpful in preparing for the career.

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