Description

This training equips participants with essential skills to administer Jenkins in modern DevOps and CI/CD environments. It covers installation, configuration, security and user management, pipeline orchestration, SCM integration, agent setup, and deployment automation using Docker.

Participants will also learn Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC) for consistent setup. Designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals, this course combines theory, case studies, quizzes, and hands-on labs to ensure practical readiness.

Why Take This Course?

Master Jenkins Administration for Modern DevOps

Gain the skills to install, configure, and manage Jenkins for end-to-end CI/CD workflows in real-world environments.
Automate and Streamline Software Delivery

Learn pipeline orchestration, SCM integration, Docker deployment, and Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC) to accelerate development processes securely and efficiently.
Boost Your Career in DevOps and CI/CD

Acquire practical, hands-on experience that prepares you to confidently manage Jenkins in production and stand out as a DevOps professional.

Facilities

Hands-on Lab Environment – Train using dedicated virtual machines with full access to lab resources via Jumpserver (RDP & SSH), enabling real-world practice throughout the training.
Downloadable Lab Environment – Continue practicing after the training with our VM Lab Downloader (.qcow2), allowing you to run the lab environment on your own machine.
Complete Learning Materials – Get comprehensive digital training materials and a handbook with up to 1 year access, plus a certificate of course completion.
Post-Training Support – Continue learning after the class with access to training records (for online sessions) and community discussion groups to help reinforce your skills.

Syllabus

Introduction to Jenkins and CI/CD

DevOps and CI/CD Concepts
Jenkins Overview
Exploring Jenkins
Lab: Setup Lab Environment
Lab: Install Jenkins
Lab: Explore Jenkins Dashboard and CLI
Lab: GitLab Operation
Lab: Nusactl Setup & Reset Virtual Machine Guidelines
Quiz 1

User Management and Security

User & Role Management
Matrix Authorization
Credential & Secrets Management
Lab: Create Users and Folders
Lab: Authorization in Jenkins
Lab: Configure Credential Store using Secret Text
Lab: Set Up Audit Trails for logging
Quiz 2
Lab: Create Users, Roles, and Folders
Lab: Set Up Audit Logs and Secure Access

Plugins and Maintenance

Plugin Lifecycle and Essential Plugins
Jenkins Monitoring
Backup & Restore Jenkins
Lab: Install and Configure Essential Plugins
Lab: Monitor Jenkins with Built-in Tools
Lab: Perform Backup and Restore Operations
Quiz 3

SCM Integration and Job Management

GitLab, GitHub and Bitbucket Integration
Job Types: Freestyle, Pipeline, Multibranch
Automatic Triggers: Polling & Webhook
Lab: Set Up GitLab SCM Integration
Lab: Configure Webhook for Automatic Builds
Lab: Job Management
Quiz 4

Jenkins Agent Management

Distributed Build Concepts
Setup Agent via SSH
Labeling & Targeting Jobs
Lab: Configure a Jenkins Agent
Lab: Installation Docker
Lab: Run a Job on a Specific Agent
Lab: Configure a Jenkins Agent
Quiz 5

Pipeline as a Code

Declarative vs Scripted Pipeline
Jenkinsfile Best Practices
Pipeline Error Handling
Lab: Create a Jenkinsfile for a Build Pipeline
Lab: Implement Parallel Stages and Shared Library
Lab: Simulate and Troubleshoot Pipeline Errors
Quiz 6

Deployment to Docker Container

Dockerfile & Image Building
Pipeline for Build & Deploy
Lab: Build a Docker Image Using Jenkins
Lab: Deploy a Container via Pipeline
Lab: Deploy a Web Application to Docker
Quiz 7

Automation and Governance

Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC)
Overview of MR Builder & Validated Merge
Integration & Notification
Lab: Configure JCasC for Jenkins Setup
Lab: Create a Reusable Pipeline Template
Lab: Build Image and Upload to Registry with GitLab Approval
Lab: Integrate Jenkins and Telegram to Send Build Results Notification
Lab: Simulate Merge Request Workflow
Quiz 8

Post-Training : Survey & Post-Test Completion

Survey Training
Post-Test

Common Questions

Is there a minimum number of participants required for the training to run?

Yes, the training can be conducted with a minimum of 4 participants. If the number of participants does not meet the minimum requirement, you may contact us for further information on the available options.

Is it possible to customize the training materials?

Yes, the training materials can be customized based on your needs. The topics are not limited to Cloud, CloudSecOps, and DevSecOps.