Learning Continuous Integration with Jenkins

Learning Continuous Integration with Jenkins

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12 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

12 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand CI with the Golden Circle theory
Deploy Jenkins on the cloud using Helm charts and Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC)
Implement optimal security practices for Jenkins

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There are 12 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive guide to mastering Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) with Jenkins. You will explore essential technologies like cloud computing, containerization, and GitOps while building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Understanding and applying these concepts will significantly enhance your DevOps and development workflow.

By the end of this course, you will be able to deploy Jenkins on the cloud, optimize security practices, and build resilient CI/CD pipelines. You will gain practical, hands-on experience with tools like GitHub, SonarQube, Artifactory, and Kubernetes, all within a cloud-native environment. What sets this course apart is its combination of in-depth theory and real-world application. You will not only learn the concepts but also see how they are used in practical, everyday scenarios that reflect the demands of modern DevOps environments. This course is suitable for developers, testers, release engineers, and project managers. It assumes basic knowledge of Agile and DevOps and is ideal for those looking to advance their Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline expertise.

In this section, we explore CI fundamentals, practices, and benefits, emphasizing automation and improved software quality.

What's included

2 videos7 readings1 assignment

2 videos Total 1 minute

Courser Overview 1 minute
The What, How, and Why of Continuous Integration - Overview Video 1 minute

7 readings Total 110 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Continuous Feedback 10 minutes
Trunk-based Workflow 10 minutes
Quality Profiles and Rules 10 minutes
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) 30 minutes
Why Is Continuous Integration Crucial? 30 minutes
Cost-effective System 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Continuous Integration Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we plan, deploy, and maintain a secure, high-performing Jenkins setup using the Well-Architected Framework, IaC, and JCasC for efficient CI/CD workflows.

What's included

1 video10 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Planning, Deploying, and Maintaining Jenkins - Overview Video 1 minute

10 readings Total 200 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Determining Optimal Hardware Requirements 10 minutes
Evaluating Jenkins Deployment Scenarios 20 minutes
How Does JCasC Work 10 minutes
Creating a Managed Kubernetes Cluster 30 minutes
Using the Jenkins Helm Chart 20 minutes
Deploying Jenkins to a Cloud Instance 20 minutes
Preparing Helper Scripts 30 minutes
Running the Terraform Code 30 minutes
Upgrading Jenkins Using a Shell Script 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Jenkins Operations and Infrastructure 10 minutes

In this section, we explore securing Jenkins through Azure AD authentication, CSRF protection, and credential management to ensure controlled access and secure handling of sensitive data.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore integrating Jenkins with a VCS, SonarQube for code analysis, and Artifactory for artifact management to enhance CI workflows.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Extending Jenkins - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 110 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Creating a Personal Access Token on GitHub 10 minutes
Configuring the GitHub Plugin 20 minutes
Deploying an Ingress File for SonarQube 20 minutes
Configuring the SonarQube Plugin 20 minutes
Deploying an Ingress File for Artifactory 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Jenkins and CI/CD Ecosystem Integration 10 minutes

In this section, we explore configuring Jenkins for distributed builds, integrating with Kubernetes and Azure for scalable agent provisioning and optimized CI/CD pipelines.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Scaling Jenkins - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 90 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Methods for Building a Distributed Farm 20 minutes
Creating On-Demand Build Agents on Azure 30 minutes
Creating an Azure Service Principal Credential Inside Jenkins 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Jenkins Scaling and Cloud Resource Management 10 minutes

In this section, we explore Jenkins Declarative Pipeline syntax, focusing on components like stages, steps, and agents, and how to construct pipeline code using built-in tools for CI workflows.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Enhancing Jenkins Pipeline Vocabulary - Overview Video 1 minute

9 readings Total 120 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Jenkins Scripted Pipeline Syntax 10 minutes
Pipeline 10 minutes
Steps 20 minutes
Environment 20 minutes
Stage 10 minutes
When 10 minutes
Working with Parallel Nested Stages 20 minutes
Introducing Jenkins Snippet Generator 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Jenkins Pipeline Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into Jenkins pipelines, focusing on structured interaction to enhance code efficiency and accuracy through Describe > Run > Troubleshoot > Refine techniques.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we analyze software project architecture, configure SonarQube and Artifactory for CI workflows, and implement GitHub webhooks for real-time triggers.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Setting the Stage for Writing Your First CI Pipeline - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Understanding the Source Code 10 minutes
App.js 10 minutes
Creating a Repository on GitHub for Your Project 10 minutes
Creating a Webhook on the Repository 10 minutes
Using Artifactory as a Docker Registry 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Foundations of CI Pipeline Setup 10 minutes

In this section, we write CI pipeline code for integration, testing, and artifact publishing. We configure Jenkins Blue Ocean for visualization and manage software delivery workflows.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Writing Your First CI Pipeline - Overview Video 1 minute

7 readings Total 90 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Performing Unit Testing 10 minutes
Building and Publishing Images to Artifactory 10 minutes
Publishing Testing Results to Jenkins 10 minutes
Visualizing the CI Pipeline Run and Test Results 30 minutes
Visualizing the SCA Report and Code Coverage 10 minutes
Visualizing Build Artifacts 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

CI Pipeline Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we extend Jenkins CI pipelines to implement Continuous Deployment (CD), focusing on automation, environment setup, and reliable software delivery workflows.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Planning for Continuous Deployment - Overview Video 1 minute

9 readings Total 170 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Universal CI and CD 10 minutes
Planning Continuous Deployment 10 minutes
Exploring the Helm Chart of Our Web Application 30 minutes
Setting Up Staging and Production Environments 10 minutes
Deploying Ingress Files for the Web Application 30 minutes
Getting Started with Installing Argo CD 30 minutes
Creating Applications in Argo CD 30 minutes
Integrating Jenkins with Argo CD 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Continuous Deployment Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we implement Jenkins CD pipeline code, configure Helm charts, and verify deployment health in staging and production environments.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore advanced CI/CD techniques, including GitHub Copilot for pipeline code, Jenkins Shared Libraries for consistency, and JFrog Xray for security vulnerability scanning.