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Continuous Inspection and Configuration Management - Jenkins

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Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn strategies to enhance code quality and improve development efficiency.  

  • Implement code coverage analysis and utilize code scanning tools effectively.  

  • Utilize Jenkins to automate builds with Gradle, Ant, and shell scripts.  

  • Learn fundamentals of configuration management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and master Ansible for configuration tasks.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Great software is not just created; it is tested, measured, and delivered using automation. This course will introduce you to the world of Continuous Inspection and Configuration Management, where Jenkins and Ansible work together to simplify builds, improve code, and manage infrastructure like never before.

You'll begin with the fundamentals of Code Quality, including techniques to increase standards, assess code coverage, and implement static analysis with tools like SonarQube. Learn how Jenkins automates build processes using Gradle, Ant, and shell scripts, allowing you to provide consistent and reliable software with each commit. Then, use Ansible to focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Understand Inventory files, Playbooks, modular architecture, and then integrate Ansible directly into Jenkins to create powerful, end-to-end CI/CD pipelines. A complete demo will lead you through building a real-world pipeline with Jenkins and Ansible. By the end of this Jenkins course, you will not only understand the tools but also be able to create automated, production-grade pipelines that ensure code quality and delivery speed. Enroll today to bring your DevOps workflow to life—efficient, automated, and future-ready.

This module covers enhancing code quality with Jenkins, like SonarQube integration, and Jenkins' support for build tools like Gradle and Ant. By the end, you will be proficient in configuring Jenkins for Ansible and creating efficient CI/CD pipelines.

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments

8 videos•Total 31 minutes
  • Code Quality•8 minutes
  • How to Improve Code Quality•3 minutes
  • Code Coverage•6 minutes
  • Code Scanning Tools•4 minutes
  • SonarQube•2 minutes
  • Jenkins Support for Gradle•3 minutes
  • Jenkins Support for Ant•2 minutes
  • Jenkins Support for Shell Scripts•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 12 minutes
  • Introduction and Syllabus•2 minutes
  • Why Jenkins Build Automation Matters Across Different Build Tools•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 54 minutes
  • Code Quality Impact•6 minutes
  • Code Quality Essentials•12 minutes
  • Jenkins CI/CD Pipeline•12 minutes
  • Code Quality and Jenkins Integration with Ansible•24 minutes

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of configuration management fundamentals, advanced Ansible techniques, and Jenkins integration. By the end of the module, learners proficiently manage infrastructure and build CI/CD pipelines.

What's included

12 videos3 readings4 assignments

12 videos•Total 57 minutes
  • Configuration Management Tool•5 minutes
  • Configuration Management Benefits•6 minutes
  • Infrastructure As Code (IaC)•5 minutes
  • Ansible Introduction•6 minutes
  • Ansible Inventory•4 minutes
  • Ansible Playbook•9 minutes
  • Ansible Roles and Architecture•4 minutes
  • Jenkins Integration with Ansible•2 minutes
  • Ansible Plugin•1 minute
  • Ansible vs. Ansible Tower•1 minute
  • Jenkins Job Configuration for Ansible•3 minutes
  • Demo: Create CICD pipeline using Jenkins and Ansible•10 minutes
3 readings•Total 22 minutes
  • What is Configuration management in DevOps?•7 minutes
  • From Task-Based Automation to Structured Reusability in Ansible•10 minutes
  • Course Synopsis•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 35 minutes
  • DevOps Configuration Management•8 minutes
  • Ansible and Jenkins•12 minutes
  • Ansible vs. Ansible Tower: Functionalities•6 minutes
  • DevOps Automation•9 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This Jenkins Continuous Integration tutorial is ideal for intermediate-level learners, such as developers, DevOps engineers, or IT professionals who are already familiar with development workflows but want to improve their automation and infrastructure management skills.

This course's objective is to provide a full understanding of continuous inspection and configuration management practices using Jenkins. You will learn how to automate the software development process, ensure code quality, and manage configurations effectively.

Basic knowledge of software development processes and familiarity with Jenkins is recommended. Knowledge of Git and some scripting knowledge which has been covered second course “Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins”.

Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assignments present in the Continuous Inspection and Configuration Management with Jenkins  course.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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