Summary

In this chapter, we looked at the three most important components of running a Jenkins setup: planning, deploying, and maintenance. We began the planning process by delving into the complexities of the Jenkins server architecture. Furthermore, we investigated critical aspects for selecting the appropriate hardware specs, including network connections and JVM settings. Our analysis continued with an in-depth examination of numerous deployment scenarios, revealing the distinct advantages of each technique. In addition, we learned about JCasC and its purpose and functionality.

Shifting our focus to deployment, we gained hands-on experience by practically deploying Jenkins on a managed Kubernetes cluster. We leveraged the user-friendly Jenkins Helm chart to streamline the setup process. Additionally, we explored deploying Jenkins on a cloud-based VM using Terraform and customized scripts, expanding our deployment knowledge.

With the setup complete, we turned to managing the...