Instructions for Setting Up Jenkins on Rocky Linux Version 9
Deploying Jenkins on Rocky Linux 9 for Efficient CI/CD Pipelines
Jenkins, an open-source automation server, and Rocky Linux 9, a stable and RHEL-compatible operating system, combined offer a powerful solution for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) workflows in DevOps environments. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to deploy Jenkins on Rocky Linux 9 using Shape.Host.
1. Deploy a Rocky Linux 9 server on Shape.Host
First, deploy a Rocky Linux 9 server on Shape.Host, a provider of high-performance Linux SSD VPS for CI/CD pipelines. This ensures a secure and scalable environment for Jenkins.
2. Update the system
Update the system to ensure all packages are up to date using the following command:
3. Install OpenJDK 17
Install OpenJDK 17, required by Jenkins, with the following command:
4. Add the Jenkins repository key
Download and store the Jenkins repository key:
5. Create the Jenkins YUM repo file
Create the Jenkins YUM repository file:
6. Install Jenkins
Install Jenkins with the following command:
7. Start and set Jenkins to launch at boot
Start the Jenkins service and set it to launch at boot:
8. Install and configure UFW
Install UFW and configure it to allow traffic for Jenkins and SSH:
9. Retrieve the Jenkins admin password
Retrieve the Jenkins admin password from a file:
10. Access the Jenkins Web UI
Access the Jenkins Web UI at [our website.host]:8080.
Jenkins on Rocky Linux 9 offers numerous benefits, including efficient automation of CI/CD pipelines, an extensive plugin ecosystem, a stable and secure operating environment, compatibility with enterprise tools and development stacks, automation and scalability, and community and enterprise support.
With Rocky Linux 9's robustness and stability as an enterprise-grade Linux distribution and Jenkins' capabilities as a powerful, extensible, open-source automation server for CI/CD, this setup supports reliable, automated delivery pipelines and efficient DevOps practices.
11. Utilize Jenkins in the data-and-cloud-computing ecosystem
Integrate Jenkins in the data-and-cloud-computing infrastructure to handle CI/CD tasks seamlessly and participate in the automation of DevOps workflows.
12. Explore innovative technology applications
Explore and implement cutting-edge technology integrations with Jenkins on Rocky Linux 9 to optimize and advance CI/CD pipelines and enhance overall DevOps efficiency.
