Unlocking the Power of DevOps: Mastering Jenkins CI/CD Pipelines and Seamless Apache Tomcat Integration for Automated Deployments
Class 14 covers the essential skills for mastering Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, including installation, configuration, and automation of build and deployment processes.
Class 14: Mastering DevOps CI/CD Automation – Jenkins and Tomcat Integration
We are excited to announce the completion of Class 14 in our ongoing DevOps Automation Training Series. This session was packed with hands-on learning about Jenkins installation and pipelines and integrating Apache Tomcat for seamless deployment workflows.
Class 14 Highlights
Jenkins Installation, Configuration, and Pipeline Creation
Prerequisites for installing Jenkins on a Linux machine.
Installing Jenkins on Linux systems using package managers.
Verifying Jenkins installation and accessing the Jenkins web interface for the first time.
Changing Jenkins' default port and retrieving the initial admin password.
Creating users and managing plugins both online and offline.
Securing Jenkins with HTTPS and configuring the home directory for optimal performance.
Introduction to Jenkins Pipelines, writing a Jenkinsfile, and setting up declarative pipelines.
Exploring the difference between freestyle projects and pipelines.
Configuring Jenkins to send build status notifications for enhanced CI/CD processes.
Tomcat Installation, Configuration, and Jenkins Integration
Installing Apache Tomcat on Linux and Windows systems.
Configuring server.xml for custom setups and managing the Tomcat webapps directory.
Deploying web applications manually and enabling the Tomcat Manager application.
Setting up user roles for secure access to the Tomcat Manager GUI.
Integrating Jenkins with Tomcat for automated deployments.
Writing a Jenkinsfile to automate build, package, and deployment workflows.
Configuring SCM polling for automatic builds and deployment triggers.
Monitoring Tomcat logs and troubleshooting deployment issues via Jenkins.
Automating rollback processes in case of deployment failures.
What’s Next?
The Class 14 recording is now available! Whether you are setting up your CI/CD pipeline for the first time or enhancing existing workflows, this session is a must-watch. It provides step-by-step instructions and practical examples to help you master these essential DevOps tools.
Upcoming Sessions
Stay tuned as we dive deeper into advanced topics like containerization, orchestration, and scaling automation in future classes.
Let’s keep learning and growing together!
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