Training Course – Jenkins

Course Description:

This 2-day advanced course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of Jenkins, the leading automation server. The course covers advanced topics in Jenkins and its use in building, testing, and deploying applications in a CI/CD pipeline, with a strong emphasis on hands-on exercises.

Learning Objectives:

• Master Jenkins for automating builds, tests, and deployment processes.
• Implement advanced CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Understand integration of Jenkins with other tools for DevOps practices.
• Learn Jenkins administration and scalability for enterprise environments.

Potential Career Paths:

• Jenkins/CI/CD Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Release Manager
• DevOps Engineer specializing in Continuous Integration/Deployment

Target Audience:

• DevOps Engineers
• Build and Release Engineers
• Experienced Jenkins Users
• Software Developers involved in CI/CD processes

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Jenkins and CI/CD concepts
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Bash, Python)

Course Duration:

2 Days (8 hours/day)

Course Modules / Syllabi:

Day 1: Advanced Jenkins Features and Pipeline Optimization

Morning Session: Advanced Features

• Deep Dive into Jenkins Architecture
• Scalability and High Availability in Jenkins
• Managing Jenkins with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Advanced Job Types and Plugins
• Hands-On Lab: Configuring a Scalable Jenkins Environment

Afternoon Session: Mastering Jenkins Pipelines

• Writing and Optimizing Jenkinsfiles
• Advanced Pipeline Syntax and Techniques
• Implementing Pipeline Libraries and Shared Code
• Pipeline Visualization and Reporting
• Hands-On Lab: Building and Optimizing a Multi-Stage Pipeline

Day 2: Integrations, Security, and Best Practices

Morning Session: Jenkins Integrations

• Integrating Jenkins with Various Development Tools
• Setting Up Automated Testing and Code Quality Analysis
• Implementing Containerization and Kubernetes in Jenkins Pipelines
• Hands-On Lab: Integrating Jenkins with Testing and Containerization Tools

Afternoon Session: Security and Best Practices

• Jenkins Security Model and Best Practices
• Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Audit Trails and Compliance in Jenkins
• Performance Tuning and Maintenance
• Capstone Project: Implementing a Complete CI/CD Pipeline with Security Best Practices