If you are a Jenkins user, there are a few things that you can do to make sure you have a smooth project management experience. These include connecting to your Jira, creating and updating automation tasks, and moving your Jenkins to a new server.
Creating a freestyle build job
A JENKIN Project Support Freestyle project is a type of build job that contains a number of repeatable steps. It can be used to automate the creation of an application or run test scripts. In addition, it can be integrated with other CI/CD tools.
Freestyle jobs are configured using the graphical user interface (GUI) of Jenkins. This is done by selecting the appropriate build step to perform the work. Once the correct step is selected, it will be performed automatically.
The configuration of a freestyle job is easy. To set it up, you must first create a new project. If you don't already have one, you can use the Create New item in the Jenkins dashboard. You'll be prompted to enter a name, description, and save button.
Next, you'll be able to configure the build triggers for your project. These can include a shell script, a Maven target, or an Ant task. Additionally, you can map the directories in your VCS Root to the checkout directory of your build.
Connecting to Jira
If you are a Jira user, you can easily connect to Jenkins to support your project. However, there are some things you need to know before connecting.
The first thing to keep in mind is that the Jira Integration for Jenkins plugin must be installed and the Jenkins plugin must be enabled. Once you have set up a connection, you can then start synchronizing jobs.
First, you'll need to register with the Jenkins site. After doing so, you will be prompted to install the plugin. You'll then be prompted to add a secret and a webhook URL to your account. This will allow the plugin to send Jira events to your DevOps system.
The next step is to create a job. This can be done by clicking the New Item link. Alternatively, you can create a job using the Build Server.
Once you've added a job, you can select a target project. When you've finished, click Save Configuration.
Creating and updating automation tasks from your Jenkins job
If you're building software using Jenkins, you may want to create and update automation tasks from your Jenkins job. Often times, these are used to orchestrate continuous deployment workflows.
For example, you can set up automated tests that run through Maven or Selenium, or you can set up a CI/CD pipeline to run a test suite or javadoc on a schedule. The pipeline item can be created in Jenkins, or you can use the Job DSL plugin to create a more formal pipeline.
As a bonus, you can set up the workflow to automatically poll the source code repository at regular intervals. In this way, you can be alerted when changes are made in the source code. This can be useful for testing or developing complex CD requirements.
Pipelines are scripts that describe the steps that a build will take. These can be configured to wait for human approval, and they can be able to fork/join work in parallel. They also have the ability to survive unplanned restarts of the Jenkins controller.
Moving or copying Jenkins from one server to another
Whether you want to move Jenkins to a new server or copy it from one to another, you can easily do so. There are several ways to do it, including using a plugin, scp command, and SSH. It's important to make sure you migrate with sufficient disk space and with all of your dependencies.
You can backup your Jenkins files using a thin backup plugin. This is the easiest and most common method. However, if you're interested in using a different approach, you can also use a shell script.
To move Jenkins from one server to another, you need to have a backup of the configuration and plugins. Then, you can replace the JENKINS_HOME directory on the destination server.
You can also copy or clone a job directory on the source server. When copying or cloning a job directory, make sure you have enough disk space for the jobs. If you do not, you may run into problems.