This is the repository for the LinkedIn Learning course Learning Jenkins: Automating Software Development and System Administration. The full course is available from LinkedIn Learning.
This repository is organized into directories that correspond to the videos and exercises in the course. Each chapter has its own directory, and within each chapter directory are subdirectories for each video or exercise.
The course is organized into the following chapters:
| Chapter | Description |
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| 0: Introduction | Getting started with Jenkins, why choose Jenkins, prerequisites, and software versions |
| 1: Installing Jenkins | System requirements, installation on different platforms, user interface, and plugin management |
| 2: Jenkins Jobs | Creating Jenkins jobs and build triggers |
| 3: Job Workspaces, Artifacts, and Parameters | Working with build tools, workspaces, artifacts, and job parameters |
| 4: Organize Jobs with Views and Folders | Creating views and folders to organize Jenkins jobs |
| 5: Conclusion | Pipeline as code, build agents, and next steps |
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To use these exercise files, you must have the following installed:
- OpenJDK, a free and open-source implementation of the Java Platform
- Git, a distributed version control system
- Jenkins, an open-source automation server
Installation instructions are discussed in the course along with detailed instructions provided here in the exercise files.
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Clone this repository to your local machine using your system's terminal or using a GUI tool like SourceTree or GitHub Desktop.
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See the README file in each directory for specific instructions related to the corresponding lesson.
Michael Jenkins, Lead Software Engineer
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