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Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment

Instructor: Edureka

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Utilize Maven and Gradle to automate project builds and manage dependencies efficiently within DevOps pipelines.

  • Configure and manage Jenkins pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment, including automated testing and notifications.

  • Implement configuration management and infrastructure automation using Ansible, integrating it with CI/CD workflows.

  • Apply CI/CD principles to automate software integration, testing, and deployment for faster and reliable delivery.

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This course is part of the Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This course equips you with core skills in build automation, CI/CD, and configuration management through practical use of tools like Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and Ansible. Whether you're automating builds, setting up CI/CD pipelines, or managing infrastructure as code, you'll gain the essential knowledge and tools to streamline software delivery while boosting collaboration in modern DevOps environments.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Identify the key stages and tools involved in CI/CD pipelines • Automate builds and manage dependencies with Maven and Gradle • Set up Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment • Use Ansible for configuration management • Build efficient CI/CD workflows to support collaboration and faster releases This course is tailored for learners aiming for roles such as DevOps engineers, software developers, QA professionals, and system administrators who want to enhance their skills in automation, CI/CD processes, and configuration management. Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with the Linux platform are recommended. Join us to discover how automation, CI/CD practices, and modern DevOps tools can streamline software delivery, manage infrastructure efficiently, and improve collaboration in your development projects.

This module introduces the fundamentals of build automation and its significance in modern software development. Learners will explore the features and architecture of Maven and Gradle, understand how these tools manage dependencies, and discover their roles in streamlining project builds.

What's included

24 videos6 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts

24 videos•Total 107 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction•4 minutes
  • Course Introduction•3 minutes
  • What is Build Automation•7 minutes
  • Scenario - Emergence of Maven•5 minutes
  • Introduction to Maven•4 minutes
  • Maven Architecture - Core Components•6 minutes
  • Maven Architecture - Maven Artifacts•4 minutes
  • Dependencies in Maven•4 minutes
  • Maven Repositories•6 minutes
  • Installing and Setting Up Maven•3 minutes
  • Creating a Maven Project•5 minutes
  • Customizing POM.xml•6 minutes
  • Maven Lifecycle Phases•5 minutes
  • Working with Plugins•5 minutes
  • Maven Profiles•3 minutes
  • Introduction to Gradle•4 minutes
  • Why Gradle in DevOps•4 minutes
  • Gradle Architecture•5 minutes
  • Dependencies in Gradle•4 minutes
  • Gradle vs Maven in DevOps Pipeline•3 minutes
  • Continuous Integration with Gradle•4 minutes
  • GradleWrapper•4 minutes
  • Setting up Gradle•3 minutes
  • Executing a Sample Gradle Application•3 minutes
6 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Welcome to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment•10 minutes
  • Importance of Maven in DevOps CI/CD Pipelines•10 minutes
  • How to use Discussion Prompt•5 minutes
  • Structuring a Maven Project: Best Practices for Maintainable Codebases•10 minutes
  • Optimizing Gradle Build Performance•10 minutes
  • Summary: Build Automation with Maven and Gradle•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 39 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Maven Essentials•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Maven Project Management•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Gradle Essentials•3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Build Automation with Maven and Gradle•30 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
  • Introduce Yourself•5 minutes
  • Why Build Automation Matters•5 minutes
  • Customizing Maven for CI Pipelines•5 minutes
  • Gradle in Modern CI Pipelines•5 minutes

This module explores continuous integration and deployment using Jenkins, focusing on its architecture, pipeline setup, and integration with tools like Maven and Gradle. It also overs plugin management, security, notifications, and automation best practices, with hands-on exercises for building pipelines and connecting Jenkins to version control and configuration tools.

What's included

34 videos5 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

34 videos•Total 175 minutes
  • Traditional Integration•5 minutes
  • Introduction to Continuous Integration•6 minutes
  • Introduction to Jenkins•7 minutes
  • Jenkins Architecture•3 minutes
  • Jenkins Master-Slave Architecture•7 minutes
  • Installing Jenkins•7 minutes
  • Plugin Management in Jenkins•4 minutes
  • Plugin Management - Demonstration•4 minutes
  • Jenkins Security - Security Management•5 minutes
  • Jenkins Security - Access Controls•7 minutes
  • Jenkins Credentials•5 minutes
  • Notifications in Jenkins (Email, SMS and Slack)•6 minutes
  • Notifications in Jenkins (Email, SMS and Slack) - Demonstration•7 minutes
  • Building a Delivery Pipeline with Jenkins•5 minutes
  • Creating and Managing Pipeline Views•2 minutes
  • Creating a View to Monitor Pipelines in Jenkins (Demo)•6 minutes
  • Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsile•7 minutes
  • Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsfile - Writing Pipeline Code•6 minutes
  • Pipeline as Code with Jenkinsfile - Building Pipeline•4 minutes
  • Connecting Jenkins to Version Control System•3 minutes
  • Connecting Jenkins to Version Control System - Git Configuration•5 minutes
  • Connecting Jenkins to Version Control System - GitHub Repository•5 minutes
  • Integrating Jenkins with Maven•3 minutes
  • Integrating Jenkins with Maven (Demo)•7 minutes
  • Integrating Jenkins with Gradle•3 minutes
  • Automated Testing with Jenkins•5 minutes
  • Continuous Deployment Using Jenkins•7 minutes
  • Continuous Deployment Using Jenkins Pipelines - Configuring Source Code•4 minutes
  • Continuous Deployment Using Jenkins Pipelines - Building Pipeline•4 minutes
  • Enhancing the CI-CD Pipelines - Common Bottlenecks•4 minutes
  • Enhancing the CI-CD Pipelines - Enhancing Build Processes•5 minutes
  • Monitoring Jenkins Jobs and Pipelines•6 minutes
  • Jenkins Monitoring - Load Statistics•5 minutes
  • Jenkins Monitoring - Jenkins Instance•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 45 minutes
  • History of Jenkins•10 minutes
  • Hardening Jenkins: A Comprehensive Security Checklist•10 minutes
  • Implementing Jenkins Pipelines as Code•10 minutes
  • Monitoring Jenkins: Tools and Techniques•10 minutes
  • Summary: Continuous Integration using Jenkins•5 minutes
5 assignments•Total 42 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Overview of Jenkins•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Jenkins Management: Plugins, Security , and Notifications•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Jenkins in DevOps Pipelines•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Jenkins for Automated Testing, Deployment, and Monitoring•3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Continuous Integration using Jenkins•30 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
  • Transitioning from Traditional Integration•5 minutes
  • Securing Jenkins Pipelines•5 minutes
  • Pipeline as Code Benefits•5 minutes
  • Automated Testing in CI/CD•5 minutes

This module explores configuration management with Ansible, focusing on its architecture, playbooks, roles, and ad-hoc commands. It demonstrates how Ansible supports consistent, scalable, and repeatable deployments, and highlights its integration with Jenkins for end-to-end automation.

What's included

20 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

20 videos•Total 86 minutes
  • Scenario of an IT Company•6 minutes
  • Introduction to Configuration Management•4 minutes
  • Infrastructure as Code•5 minutes
  • Schwarz Group Automating Growth•3 minutes
  • Introduction to Ansible•6 minutes
  • Ansible Architecture - Modules and Playbooks•4 minutes
  • Ansible Architecture - Inventory and Plugins•5 minutes
  • Automation Using Ansible•3 minutes
  • Ad-Hoc Commands•3 minutes
  • Ansible Playbooks•3 minutes
  • Playbook Structure•5 minutes
  • Running a Simple Playbook•4 minutes
  • Variables•5 minutes
  • Variables in Ansible - Demonstration•6 minutes
  • Handlers•3 minutes
  • Handlers in Ansible - Demonstration•5 minutes
  • Ansible Roles•5 minutes
  • Ansible Roles - Demonstration•6 minutes
  • Integrating Ansible and Jenkins•2 minutes
  • Integrating Ansible and Jenkins - Demonstration•4 minutes
4 readings•Total 35 minutes
  • Comparative Analysis of Configuration Management Tools: Ansible vs. Others•10 minutes
  • Ansible Best Practices for Beginners•10 minutes
  • Advanced Features in Ansible Playbooks•10 minutes
  • Summary: Configuration Management with Ansible•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 39 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Concepts of Configuration Management•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Getting Started with Ansible•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Ansible Essentials: Playbooks and Roles•3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Configuration Management with Ansible•30 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Infrastructure as Code in Modern DevOps•5 minutes
  • Adopting Ansible in your Organization•5 minutes
  • Roles in Ansible – Your DevOps Building Blocks•5 minutes

The final module consolidates your learning through a practice project and graded assessment. You’ll apply the skills and concepts acquired throughout the course to real-world scenarios, demonstrating your ability to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 2 minutes
  • Course Summary•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
  • Practice Project: Designing and Automating a CI/CD Pipeline for a Healthcare Web App Using Jenkins•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 45 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment•45 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Describe Your Learning Journey•10 minutes

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This course introduces learners to Jenkins and its role in automating software builds, testing, and deployment. It focuses on building robust, automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, integrating with tools such as Git, Maven, Gradle, Ansible, and more. It also covers the steps of setting up Jenkins, managing plugins, and creating pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery. The course also explains how to set up secure and reliable automation for building, testing, and deploying applications.

This course is designed for software developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and anyone involved in automating software delivery processes. It's also suitable for individuals who want to learn how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment, and for those looking to improve their skills in building automated pipelines in real-world environments.

No, prior programming experience is not required. The course is designed for beginners, and you'll learn Jenkins concepts and CI/CD workflows from scratch. Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Bash or Python can be helpful but is not essential.

This course spans approximately four weeks, with 2-3 hours of learning each week. It includes video content, reading materials, quizzes, and discussion prompts to facilitate active learning and assessment.

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