Jenkins, From Zero To Master - Industrial CI/CD Projects

It looks like you've outlined a comprehensive curriculum for learning Jenkins, CI/CD processes, and deploying artifacts to a Tomcat server, with both manual and automated approaches using various tools like Maven, SonarQube, Docker, AWS ECR, SES (Simple Email Service), and Jenkins. Here's a structured approach based on your outline:

1. Jenkins Fundamentals

• Install Jenkins: Learn how to install Jenkins and set up the initial server configuration.
• Basic Jenkins Operations: Understand jobs, builds, and the Jenkins interface.
• Managing Credentials: Securely manage sensitive data like credentials for source code management.
• Working with Plugins: Install necessary plugins to extend Jenkins functionality.
• Configure Nodes and Agents: Set up build agents and understand how to run jobs in parallel.
• Retry Count Configuration: Learn how to handle intermittent failures by configuring retry counts.
• Throttle Builds: Understand how to prevent too many builds from running simultaneously.
• Custom Workspace: Configure custom workspaces for your jobs.
• Change the Display Name of a Job: Customize job displays for better organization and clarity.
• Block Build when Upstream/Downstream project is building: Learn build triggers and dependencies.

2. Build Pipeline

• Create Jenkins Pipeline Using Build Pipeline: Start with the classic build pipeline to automate your builds.
• Overview of the CICD Process: Understand the end-to-end flow of continuous integration and deployment.
• Continuous Delivery vs Continuous Deployment: Learn the differences and how they apply to your projects.
• Parallel Jobs in Jenkins Pipeline: Efficiently run multiple jobs in parallel.

3. Deploy Build Artifacts to Tomcat Server

• Deploy Build Artifacts (.war) to Tomcat Server: Learn how to deploy your application artifacts to a Tomcat server.
• Configure the Tomcat Server: Set up and configure your Tomcat server environment.
• Deploy Build Artifacts (.war) to Tomcat Server - GUI: Use Jenkins' graphical interface to deploy artifacts.

4. Deploy Package to Tomcat Server using Jenkins

• Overview of Project: Understand the project you will be working with.
• Clone Code from Git Repository: Set up your source code repository.
• Integrate Maven with Jenkins: Configure Maven as a build tool in Jenkins.
• Build Package using Maven Tool: Automate building your application with Maven.
• Install & Configure Tomcat Server: Prepare the server environment for deployment.
• Configure a Pipeline using Build Pipeline: Create a pipeline to automate the build and deploy process.
• Deploy the Package (.war) to Tomcat Server: Execute the steps to deploy your application artifact.

5. Jenkins Pipeline - Declarative Pipeline

• Create the first Pipeline as code: Introduce the Jenkinsfile and scripted pipelines.
• Multiple stages in pipeline script: Organize your pipeline into clearly defined stages.
• Run commands using pipeline script: Execute build steps programmatically.

6. Advanced Topics (Manual Approach)

• Retry Count Configuration
• Throttle Builds: Ensure resource management during peak usage times.
• Custom Workspace: Customize the workspace where code is checked out and committed.
• Change the Display Name of a Job: Modify the display name of Jenkins jobs.
• Block Build when Upstream/Downstream project is building: Configure build blocking based on upstream or downstream projects.

7. CI/CD Automated Approach Topics

• Retry Count Configuration (reiterate)
• Throttle Builds: Ensure efficient usage of Jenkins agents during peak times, to prevent performance bottlenecks due to excessive resource consumption.
• Custom Workspace: Configure custom workspaces for your jobs to optimize the build process.

8. Deploy Artifacts to Tomcat Server

• Deploy Build Artifacts (.war) to Tomcat Server: Automate the deployment of your application artifacts to a Tomcat server environment.
• Configure the Tomcat Server: Set up and configure your Tomcat server with necessary configurations for optimal performance and reliability.

9. Deploy Package to Tomcat Server using Jenkins

• Overview of Project: Understand the project details and requirements.
• Clone Code from Git Repository: Configure source code repository settings.
• Integrate Maven with Jenkins: Set up Maven as a build tool within Jenkins environment.
• Build Package using Maven Tool: Automate building your application package with Maven.
• Install & Configure Tomcat Server: Prepare and configure the server environment for Tomcat.
• Configure a Pipeline using Declarative Pipeline: Write and execute a Jenkins pipeline using the declarative pipeline syntax.
• Deploy the Package (.war) to Tomcat Server: Execute the deployment steps for your application artifact to the Tomcat server environment.

10. Jenkins Pipeline - Advanced Topics (Declarative Approach)

• Create a Jenkinsfile: Write the Jenkinsfile to define your CI/CD pipeline.
• Define Multiple Stages: Organize your pipeline into multiple clearly defined stages.
• Maven Command Execution: Execute Maven commands within your pipeline.

11. Email Notifications with SES Integration

• Configure a webhook in your SonarQube Server: Set up webhooks in SonarQube to trigger builds on Jenkins upon code changes or quality gate events.
• Add Stage in Pipeline for Creating Docker Image using Dockerfile: Include a stage in your pipeline for creating a Docker image using a Dockerfile.
• Create an IAM User to have access to AWS ECR: Set up an IAM user with the necessary permissions to interact with AWS Elastic Container Registry (ECR).
• Add Stage in Pipeline for Pushing Docker Image to AWS ECR: Include a stage in your pipeline for pushing your Docker image to AWS ECR.
• Integrate SES with Jenkins using Pipeline: Configure Jenkins to send email notifications using the Simple Email service (SES).

12. Last Lecture and Final Assessment

• Review of All Topics Covered: Recap all topics covered in your curriculum.
• Hands-on Practice: Perform hands-on practice for the skills learned.
• Final Assessment: Take a comprehensive assessment to evaluate your understanding and proficiency in Jenkins, CI/CD, Maven, Tomcat, Docker, AWS ECR, SonarQube, and SES integration.

This curriculum provides a structured learning path for Jenkins, CI/CD, and deployment using various technologies and services. It's designed to take you from beginner to an advanced user capable of automating the entire software delivery lifecycle.