Learn DevOps: CI/CD with Jenkins using Pipelines and Docker from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Use jenkins to perform continuous integration within your software development lifecycle
Install jenkins using docker
Configure jenkins “the devops way”, using docker, jobs dsl and jenkins pipelines

Use plugins to integrate jenkins with popular development software
Configure the authentication and authorization options to tighten security on your jenkins ui

Use jenkins to perform continuous integration within your software development lifecycle
Install jenkins using docker
Configure jenkins “the devops way”, using docker, jobs dsl and jenkins pipelines
Use plugins to integrate jenkins with popular development software
Configure the authentication and authorization options to tighten security on your jenkins ui

Syllabus

Introduction

Introduction to the Jenkins Course

Practical information for the Jenkins course

Procedure document with practical information, installation manual, and links to other resources

This course is a bit different than other Jenkins courses around

It has all to do with DevOps
- This course has a big focus on automation, ownership and reusability
- The developers are given the capability to automate their own jenkins build scripts by using Jenkins Pipelines
- Using docker, a closer dev-prod parity should allow you to build software the same way locally, as on the build servers

Introduction to Jenkins

Lecture explaining what Jenkins is

Part II of lecture explaining what Jenkins is

The Jenkins installation explained. Jenkins can be installed using docker on a DigitalOcean Droplet.

A demo of how to install Jenkins on a DigitalOcean Droplet using Docker

A lecture giving you an overview of what Docker is.

Building a NodeJS app

I will be using a NodeJS example application for our first job in Jenkins. This lecture explains why I'm using NodeJS.

How to build and deploy a NodeJS app with npm.

Building a NodeJS app in Jenkins with the NodeJS Plugin

This lecture explains how to package the NodeJS app we just built, as a docker image, and push it to Docker Hub.

Infrastructure as code and automation

This lecture gives an introduction to infrastructure as code and automation. It helps frame why you should be using the Jenkins Job DSL / Pipelines rather than freestyle projects.

Jenkins Job DSL

This lecture gives an introduction of the Jenkins Job DSL

A demo that shows how to use the Jenkins Job DSL with a NodeJS app

A demo of the Job DSL using docker build and publish functionality

Jenkins Pipelines

An introduction to the Jenkins Pipelines (using the Jenkinsfile)

What is the difference between Jenkins Pipelines and the Job DSL

A Jenkins Pipeline example explained, using Java and Maven

A demo of the Jenkins Pipeline using NodeJS

How to run the whole pipeline build in Docker containers

A demo showing you how you can run your whole Jenkins Pipeline in docker containers

Jenkins Integrations

This lecture shows you how to send email notifications in Jenkins

A demo of how to integrate email alerts when a job fails in Jenkins

A lecture explaining the integration of Jenkins with Slack

This demo shows you how to setup a slack notification that will send a message to a Slack channel when a build fails.

This lecture explains how you can integrate GitHub and BitBucket with Jenkins

This demo explains how to build a Gradle + Java project with the GitHub integration

This demo shows the same gradle project, but now on Bitbucket

Where to keep your Artifacts? A lecture on how to integrate Artifactory

A demo showing how to integrate JFrog Artifactory with Jenkins

Sometimes there are no plugins available for the integration you want, but there is still an option to write your own Custom API integration.

A demo on how the BitBucket API can be integrated within a Jenkins Pipeline.

If you want to continuously check on code quality, SonarQube should be integrated within Jenkins.

This demo shows you how to install Sonarqube on your DigitalOcean droplet

This demo explains how to scan your project and send the results to the SonarQube server.

Advanced Jenkins usage

How to scale Jenkins? You can add more worker nodes! This lecture explains you how and why.

The benefits and the best practices of using Jenkins worker nodes (Jenkins Slaves). The do's and don'ts

This demo shows you how to set up a slave using SSH on the slave.

Windows nodes can best be set up with JNLP. This demo explains you how to setup a windows slave and a Linux slave, both with JNLP.

The new Jenkins UI is called Blue Ocean. This lecture tells you everything about it.

This demo shows you how to activate and use Blue Ocean

This lecture explains the usage of ssh-agent within Jenkinsfiles. It's always best to use ssh-agent/credentials rather than manually putting the credentials/keys in place.

This demo shows you how to use the ssh-agent to make custom git calls to github/bitbucket.

Take into account these security best practices to keep your Jenkins secure.

This lecture explains the differences between authentication and authorization

A demo explaining how authorizations work in Jenkins

You can plugin authentication providers into Jenkins rather than saving the login and password in a local database. This lecture talks about OneLogin, LDAP, ActiveDirectory (AD), and SAML

A demo on how to integrate Onelogin with Jenkins using SAML

The end

Congratulations on completing the course

This bonus lecture showcases my other courses

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches the Jenkins Job DSL and Jenkins Pipelines, which are in demand in the job market, particularly in the DevOps space

Taught by Edward Viaene, an instructor recognized for their work in DevOps

Explores infrastructure as code and automation, which are standard in industry and in DevOps

Examines security best practices, which are highly relevant to DevOps

Develops skills in using Docker, GitHub/Bitbucket, JFrog Artifactory, SonarQube, and Onelogin, which are core skills for DevOps

Requires learners to set up a Ubuntu 20.04.x VM or cloud instance with Docker, which may pose a barrier for students without access to these resources

Reviews summary

Good intro to jenkins

According to students, this course is a great introduction to Jenkins, covering just enough details to get users started.

Provides a solid foundation in Jenkins.

"Great course covering just enough details in Jenkins to give me enough knowledge to start using it."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn DevOps: CI/CD with Jenkins using Pipelines and Docker with these activities:

Compile your course materials

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Compile your course materials to help you stay organized and prepared throughout the course.

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Gather your course materials
Organize your materials
Store your materials in a convenient location

Attend a DevOps meetup

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Attend a DevOps meetup to connect with other professionals and learn about the latest trends in DevOps.

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Find a DevOps meetup
Sign up for the meetup
Attend the meetup

Follow a Docker tutorial

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Follow a Docker tutorial to gain a deeper understanding of how Docker works and how to use it to develop and deploy applications.

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Find a Docker tutorial
Follow the tutorial steps
Experiment with Docker commands

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Attend a Jenkins workshop

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Attend a Jenkins workshop to learn best practices and get hands-on experience with Jenkins.

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Find a Jenkins workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop

Practice using Jenkins DSL

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Practice using Jenkins DSL to write automation scripts for your Jenkins pipelines.

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Set up a practice environment
Create a Jenkins pipeline using the Jenkins DSL
Test and debug your pipeline

Build a Jenkins Pipeline using Docker

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Build a Jenkins Pipeline using Docker to gain practical experience in setting up and managing Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery.

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Set up Docker and Jenkins
Create a Jenkins Pipeline using the Jenkinsfile
Integrate your pipeline with Docker
Test and deploy your pipeline

Create a blog post or presentation on Jenkins

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Create a blog post or presentation on Jenkins to share your knowledge and help others learn about Jenkins.

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Choose a topic for your blog post or presentation
Write or create your content
Publish your blog post or presentation

Contribute to a Jenkins project

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Contribute to a Jenkins project to gain experience with the Jenkins codebase and contribute to the community.

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Find a Jenkins project to contribute to
Create a pull request
Get your pull request merged

Career center

Learners who complete Learn DevOps: CI/CD with Jenkins using Pipelines and Docker will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They work to improve communication and collaboration between these teams, and ensure that software is delivered quickly and efficiently. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be a successful DevOps Engineer by teaching you how to use Jenkins and other tools for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for DevOps.

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CI/CD Engineer

CI/CD Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to automate the software development process. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful CI/CD Engineer by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for CI/CD.

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Build and Release Engineer

Build and Release Engineers are responsible for building and releasing software applications. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to ensure that software is built and released in a timely and efficient manner. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful Build and Release Engineer by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for this role.

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Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course can help you build the skills you need to succeed in this role by teaching you how to use Jenkins, a popular tool for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Jenkins can help automate the software development process, making it more efficient and reliable. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for modern software development.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) are responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of software systems. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to monitor and maintain systems. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful SRE by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for SRE.

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Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architects design and build the infrastructure for software applications. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to ensure that infrastructure is reliable and scalable. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful Infrastructure Architect by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for infrastructure architecture.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and maintain cloud-based applications and infrastructure. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to ensure that applications are reliable and scalable. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful Cloud Engineer by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for cloud computing.

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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineers are responsible for automating tasks and processes within an organization. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to automate the software development process. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful Automation Engineer by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for automation.

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Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineers (QAEs) are responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of software applications. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to automate the testing process. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful QAE by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for QA.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining complex systems. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to ensure that systems are reliable and efficient. This course can help you build the skills you need to be a successful Systems Engineer by teaching you how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, this course covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for systems engineering.

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Distinguished Engineer

Distinguished Engineers are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of software engineering. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and customers, to ensure that software is successful. This course may be useful for building the skills needed to become a Distinguished Engineer, as it covers topics such as continuous integration and continuous delivery, which are essential for software engineering excellence.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and build the architecture for software applications. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to ensure that software is reliable and scalable. This course may be useful for building the skills needed to become a Software Architect, as it covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for software architecture.

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Technical Architect

Technical Architects design and build the technical architecture for software applications. They work with a variety of tools and technologies, including Jenkins, to ensure that software is reliable and scalable. This course may be useful for building the skills needed to become a Technical Architect, as it covers topics such as infrastructure as code and automation, which are essential for technical architecture.

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Principal Engineer

Principal Engineers are responsible for leading and mentoring other engineers. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and customers, to ensure that software is successful. This course may be useful for building the skills needed to become a Principal Engineer, as it covers topics such as continuous integration and continuous delivery, which are essential for engineering leadership.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and delivering software projects. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and customers, to ensure that projects are successful. This course may be useful for building the skills needed to become a Project Manager, as it covers topics such as continuous integration and continuous delivery, which are essential for project management.

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