CI/CD with Jenkins and Docker

Unlock the full potential of Jenkins and revolutionize your DevOps workflow with this comprehensive course, "Mastering Jenkins for DevOps: Unleash the Power of Automation." Whether you're a DevOps engineer, software developer, or system administrator, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills to streamline your software development and deployment processes using Jenkins.

In this hands-on course, you'll embark on a journey through the essentials of Jenkins, from installation and configuration to building robust CI/CD pipelines. You'll learn how to automate your build, test, and deployment workflows, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery.

Through a series of practical examples and real-world scenarios, you'll gain expertise in:

Installing and configuring Jenkins with Docker
Creating and managing Jenkins jobs and pipelines
Integrating Jenkins with version control systems like Git
Implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices
Writing Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsfile using Declarative Syntax
Leveraging Jenkins plugins to extend functionality and integrate with other tools
Monitoring and troubleshooting Jenkins pipelines
Integrating Jenkins with Docker
Enforcing Git-based workflows and branch protection rules
Conducting code reviews and collaborating effectively with team members

By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence and skills to implement Jenkins effectively in your projects, automate your software delivery processes, and collaborate seamlessly with your team.

This course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals who want to enhance their DevOps skills and streamline their development workflows. Whether you're new to Jenkins or looking to deepen your understanding, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed.

Throughout the course, you'll engage in practical exercises, quizzes, and projects to reinforce your learning and apply your newfound knowledge. You'll have access to a vibrant community of learners and the support of an experienced instructor who will guide you every step of the way.

Join us on this exciting journey and take your DevOps skills to new heights with "Mastering Jenkins for DevOps: Unleash the Power of Automation." Enroll now and unlock the power of Jenkins to accelerate your software development and delivery processes.

What's inside

Learning objectives

What is continuous integration and how jenkins fits in
Setting up jenkins server using docker and docker compose
Building a continuous integration pipeline for a java app
Writing pipeline as a code using jenkinsfile with declarative syntax
Building and managing pipelines with blue ocean ui

Creating multi branch pipelines
Branching models and trunk based development
Implementing pull requests based workflows and code reviews
Using per stage docker agent
Automating container image build from jenkins

What is continuous integration and how jenkins fits in
Setting up jenkins server using docker and docker compose
Building a continuous integration pipeline for a java app
Writing pipeline as a code using jenkinsfile with declarative syntax
Building and managing pipelines with blue ocean ui
Creating multi branch pipelines
Branching models and trunk based development
Implementing pull requests based workflows and code reviews
Using per stage docker agent
Automating container image build from jenkins

Syllabus

Welcome to the Course

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Understand what is CI/CD, how Jenkins fits in and set up Jenkins Server using Docker and Docker Compose.

Downloadable Lab Guide

Welcome to Module 2 of our course on Essentials of Jenkins for DevOps Practitioners! In the previous module, we laid the foundation by understanding the concepts of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), exploring the Jenkins ecosystem, and setting up a Jenkins server using Docker.

In this module, we’ll dive into the practical aspects of using Jenkins to build a CI pipeline manually. We’ll take a hands-on approach, working with a real-world use case to understand the fundamentals of Jenkins.

Think of this module as your first cooking lesson in the Jenkins kitchen. Just as a chef starts by learning the basics of knife skills, ingredient preparation, and recipe reading, we’ll start by mastering the fundamental skills of using Jenkins.

We’ll begin by exploring the Jenkins Dashboard and UI, familiarizing ourselves with the various components and navigation. It’s like getting acquainted with your kitchen layout and tools.

Next, we’ll introduce a use case scenario and guide you through forking a Git repository containing a Node.js application. This is similar to gathering the necessary ingredients for your recipe.

With our code repository ready, we’ll dive into the core of this module – creating and configuring Jenkins jobs. We’ll create separate jobs for building, testing, and packaging our Node.js application. This is analogous to the different stages of meal preparation – chopping, cooking, and plating.

But a series of isolated jobs doesn’t make a complete pipeline. We’ll learn how to connect these jobs using upstream and downstream configurations, orchestrating them into a logical flow. It’s like sequencing the steps in a recipe to ensure the dish comes together perfectly.

Finally, we’ll add a touch of visual appeal to our pipeline using the Build Pipeline plugin. This will give us a graphical overview of our connected jobs, making it easier to understand and monitor the flow of our CI process.

By the end of this module, you’ll have gained practical experience in constructing a CI pipeline manually using Jenkins. You’ll understand the role of each job, how to connect them, and how to visualize the pipeline.

This hands-on knowledge will form the foundation for the next module, where we’ll explore the more advanced concept of defining the entire pipeline as code using Jenkins Pipeline.

So, let’s put on our chef’s hats and get started with Module 2: Jenkins Fundamentals – Building CI Pipeline Manually. Get ready to get your hands dirty and learn by doing!

Career center

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

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer bridges the gap between software development and operations, ensuring seamless and efficient software delivery. This course is a cornerstone for aspiring and current DevOps Engineers, as it directly addresses core competencies for the role. Learners gain hands-on expertise in setting up Jenkins server using Docker and Docker Compose, building robust CI/CD pipelines, and writing Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsfile using Declarative Syntax. The curriculum covers integrating Jenkins with version control systems like Git, implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery best practices, leveraging Jenkins plugins, and automating container image builds. This comprehensive training helps accelerate software development and delivery processes, making it a pivotal course for anyone aiming to excel as a DevOps Engineer and unleash the power of automation in their workflow.

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Automation Engineer

An Automation Engineer specializes in designing and implementing automated solutions across various stages of the software development lifecycle. This course is precisely aligned with the core responsibilities of an Automation Engineer, focusing on leveraging Jenkins to truly 'Unleash the Power of Automation'. Learners gain hands-on skills in automating build, test, and deployment workflows, creating and managing Jenkins jobs and pipelines, and writing Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsfile using Declarative Syntax. The course also extensively covers automating container image builds from Jenkins, integrating Jenkins with Docker, and leveraging Jenkins plugins to extend functionality, making it indispensable for any Automation Engineer looking to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across their projects.

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Release Engineer

A Release Engineer manages the software release process, ensuring that deployments are smooth, predictable, and consistently delivered to production environments. This course is highly relevant for a Release Engineer, as it focuses on building robust CI/CD pipelines that are the backbone of efficient release management. Learners gain expertise in implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery best practices, mastering branching models such as Trunk Based Development, and enforcing Git-based workflows and branch protection rules including mandating code reviews. The ability to automate software delivery processes and integrate Jenkins with version control systems directly contributes to a Release Engineer's success in ensuring reliable and rapid software releases, transforming manual efforts into automated efficiency.

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Build Engineer

A Build Engineer specializes in the compilation, packaging, and integration of software components, creating reproducible and efficient build processes. This course is exceptionally tailored for a Build Engineer, providing comprehensive skills in leading these critical activities. Learners gain hands-on experience in creating and managing Jenkins jobs and pipelines for various applications, automating build processes, and enforcing best practices for continuous integration. The curriculum also covers integrating Jenkins with version control systems like Git, writing Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsfile using Declarative Syntax, and automating container image builds and publishing from Jenkins using Docker. These skills are all central to optimizing modern build workflows and accelerating software delivery for a Build Engineer.

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Site Reliability Engineer

A Site Reliability Engineer ensures the availability, latency, performance, efficiency, and emergency response of services through engineering principles. The course is deeply relevant for this role, as automated, reliable software delivery is central to maintaining system stability. It helps a Site Reliability Engineer gain profound insight into building and maintaining resilient CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. The curriculum delves into setting up Jenkins server using Docker, implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery best practices, and mastering monitoring and troubleshooting Jenkins pipelines to maintain service health. The integration of Jenkins with Docker for consistent environments and automating container image builds also directly supports stable and predictable operational processes for a Site Reliability Engineer.

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Container Platform Engineer

A Container Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the underlying containerization platforms and orchestration systems that host applications. This course is immensely valuable for a Container Platform Engineer due to its strong emphasis on Docker and Jenkins integration. Learners acquire practical skills in setting up Jenkins server using Docker and Docker Compose, using per stage Docker Agents within pipelines, writing Dockerfiles for packaging applications, and optimizing images with Multi Stage Builds. Furthermore, automating Docker image builds and publishing from Jenkins, alongside configuring Docker registry credentials, directly aligns with the core responsibilities of managing and securing container deployment pipelines, ensuring consistent and reproducible environments across the platform.

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Software Development Engineer

A Software Development Engineer designs, builds, and maintains software applications and systems. In modern development, understanding efficient build and deployment processes is crucial for rapidly delivering high-quality code. This course helps a Software Development Engineer by providing practical knowledge of how their code moves seamlessly through a robust CI/CD pipeline. Learners gain expertise in writing Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsfile using Declarative Syntax, integrating Jenkins with version control systems like Git, and implementing best practices for Git-based workflows and branch protection rules, including mandating code reviews. This knowledge empowers a Software Development Engineer to contribute more effectively to automated workflows and collaborative code reviews, ensuring faster and more reliable software delivery.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer designs, deploys, and manages applications and infrastructure within cloud environments. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery are fundamental for achieving agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency in modern cloud deployments. This course helps a Cloud Engineer automate software delivery to cloud platforms by providing expertise in building robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. Learners gain knowledge in setting up Jenkins server using Docker and Docker Compose, integrating Jenkins with Docker for portable and consistent cloud deployments, and automating container image builds and publishing from Jenkins. This enables a Cloud Engineer to streamline deployment workflows, ensuring faster and more reliable delivery of cloud-native applications and services, crucial for a competitive cloud strategy.

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Infrastructure Engineer

An Infrastructure Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the underlying computing infrastructure that supports software applications. In today's landscape, infrastructure is increasingly managed as code and deployed through automated processes, making CI/CD principles highly relevant. This course helps an Infrastructure Engineer understand and implement crucial automation principles. It covers setting up Jenkins server using Docker and Docker Compose, which are fundamental for provisioning and maintaining consistent environments. The knowledge of building robust CI/CD pipelines and automating container image builds from Jenkins can be directly applied to managing and deploying infrastructure as code, ensuring consistent, reliable, and efficient infrastructure changes. This provides valuable insights into modern infrastructure automation practices.

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Software Architect

A Software Architect defines the overall structure of a software system, making key design decisions that guide development. A crucial aspect involves considering how the system will be efficiently built, tested, and deployed across various environments. This course helps a Software Architect by providing a solid understanding of CI/CD best practices, "Pipeline as Code" with Jenkins using Declarative Syntax, and containerization with Docker. Learners gain insight into automating software delivery processes, implementing multi-branch pipelines, and integrating Jenkins with Docker for consistent deployment environments. This expertise enables a Software Architect to design architectures that are conducive to automated, continuous delivery, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and rapid time-to-market for modern software solutions.

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Technical Lead

A Technical Lead guides development teams, ensures technical quality, and implements best practices across projects. To effectively lead and mentor, a Technical Lead benefits significantly from a deep understanding of efficient software delivery processes. This course helps a Technical Lead comprehend the intricacies of CI/CD implementation using Jenkins. Learners gain insight into writing "Pipeline as Code" with Jenkinsfile using Declarative Syntax, enforcing Git-based workflows and branch protection rules, managing automated deployments, and fostering effective collaboration with team members through code reviews. This knowledge empowers a Technical Lead to make informed architectural decisions, troubleshoot delivery bottlenecks, and guide their team towards streamlined and automated development and operational practices.

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Solutions Architect

A Solutions Architect designs high-level technical solutions, bridging business requirements with technical implementations. Proposing and designing robust, automated delivery pipelines is a frequent responsibility. This course helps a Solutions Architect by providing a solid understanding of CI/CD, Jenkins, and Docker, enabling the design of scalable, automated, and maintainable software delivery architectures. Learners gain insights into building and managing Jenkins pipelines, implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery best practices, leveraging Jenkins plugins to extend functionality, and integrating Jenkins with Docker for consistent deployment environments. This expertise allows a Solutions Architect to craft innovative solutions that incorporate efficient automation and accelerate software time-to-market, ensuring technical excellence from conception to delivery.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining and operating computer systems and networks, ensuring their efficiency and security. This course is explicitly designed to empower System Administrators by providing deep, hands-on experience with Jenkins and Docker. It may be useful to a Systems Administrator by covering the essentials of Jenkins installation and configuration with Docker and Docker Compose, creating and managing Jenkins jobs and pipelines, and mastering monitoring and troubleshooting Jenkins pipelines. This practical knowledge helps System Administrators automate routine tasks, manage build infrastructures, and streamline software deployment processes, enhancing the overall operational stability and efficiency of systems, and supporting an automated DevOps workflow within their organization.

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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

A Quality Assurance Automation Engineer designs, develops, and implements automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability. While this course isn't solely focused on QA, it deeply integrates automated testing into the continuous delivery pipeline. It may be useful to a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer by teaching how to embed automated unit and integration tests seamlessly into a continuous integration pipeline with Jenkins. Learners explore automating build, test, and deployment workflows, providing faster feedback on code quality. Understanding how to create and manage Jenkins jobs and pipelines, alongside the implementation of continuous integration best practices, empowers a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to build more effective and integrated testing strategies within a modern CI/CD environment, ensuring continuous quality assurance.

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Technical Project Manager

A Technical Project Manager oversees technical projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables, often in software development and operations. While not a hands-on technical role in execution, a deep understanding of the underlying processes is invaluable for effective management. This course may be helpful to a Technical Project Manager by providing insight into CI/CD, automated development workflows, and team collaboration. Learners gain knowledge of creating and managing Jenkins jobs and pipelines, implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery best practices, and understanding Git-based workflows and code reviews. This enables a Technical Project Manager to make more realistic plans, identify potential delivery risks, and communicate effectively with technical teams about complex software delivery processes and their automation.

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