CI/CD with Jenkins Practice Exam

CI/CD with Jenkins Practice Exam

About CI/CD with Jenkins Exam

This exam is designed to evaluate your proficiency in using Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) automation. Jenkins, as a widely used open-source tool, plays a crucial role in the modern DevOps pipeline by automating the process of software development, testing, and deployment. The exam will assess your ability to set up Jenkins pipelines, integrate them with source control systems, manage Jenkins jobs, and ensure effective deployment pipelines with automated testing, feedback, and monitoring.

Skills Required

• Candidates should possess a fundamental understanding of DevOps principles, version control systems like Git, and basic scripting skills. 
• You should be familiar with concepts of software deployment, automation, and integration, as well as the Jenkins interface and the creation of pipelines.
• Familiarity with Docker, cloud services, and testing frameworks may be beneficial but is not strictly necessary.

Who should take the Exam?

• This exam is ideal for software developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and IT professionals who want to deepen their understanding of CI/CD practices and Jenkins. 
• It is suitable for those who have hands-on experience in automating their software build and deployment processes. 
• This exam is also beneficial for professionals looking to validate their skills in Jenkins for advanced continuous integration and delivery pipeline management. 
• Whether you're new to Jenkins or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this exam will enhance your ability to manage automated build, test, and deployment processes effectively.

Course Outline

The CI/CD with Jenkins Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

• DevOps Overview and its Importance
• DevOps Toolchain
• Introduction to CI/CD
• Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD)
• Necessity of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• CI/CD Toolchain

Domain 2 - Getting Started with Jenkins

• Introduction to Jenkins
• Common Use Cases for Jenkins
• Key Features and Capabilities of Jenkins
• Jenkins Architecture and Terminology
• Overview of Jenkins Dashboard and Menus
• Installing Jenkins on Docker
• Jenkins Installation on Linux and Windows
• Complete Jenkins Dashboard Tour

Domain 3 - Continuous Integration with Jenkins

• Source Code Build Process
• Automating Builds
• Integrating Git with Jenkins
• Configuring Git with Jenkins
• Jenkins GitHub Plugin
• Introduction to Maven
• Maven Setup with Jenkins
• Introduction to Jenkins Builds
• Source Control Polling in Jenkins
• Creating Freestyle Projects in Jenkins
• Exploring Other Build Triggers
• Pre and Post Build Actions
• Running and Configuring Build Jobs
• Parameterized and Distributed Builds
• Email Notifications with Email Plugin
• Introduction to Jenkins Pipelines
• Working with Jenkinsfile
• Summary and Demos:
• Create Parameterized Jenkins Job
• Create Distributed Builds Job
• Create Maven Build Job with Email Notification

Domain 4 - Jenkins CLI (Command Line Interface)

• Introduction to Jenkins CLI
• Executing Shell Commands in Jenkins CLI
• Executing Shell Scripts in Jenkins CLI with and without Approval
• Summary and Demos:
• Execute Shell Script from CLI
• Execute Groovy Script from CLI

Domain 5 - Deployment Overview

• Difference Between Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment
• Overview of Deployment Process
• Deploying Applications to an Application Server
• Tomcat Installation and Configuration
• Deploying Simple Java Web Applications with Tomcat
• Jenkins Deployment Plugin
• Enabling Parallel Builds
• Demos:
• Create Jenkins Parallel Build Job
• Create Jenkins Pipeline for Java Application Deployment on Tomcat

Domain 6 - Jenkins X

• Introduction to Jenkins X
• Key Features of Jenkins X
• Comparing Jenkins and Jenkins X
• How Jenkins X Works

Domain 7 - Jenkins with Docker

• Integrating Jenkins with Docker
• Introduction to Docker
• Understanding Docker Images, Containers, and Registry
• Docker Commands
• Using Jenkins within Docker Containers
• Benefits of Jenkins and Docker Integration
• Accessing Jenkins Application Using VM Public DNS
• Working with Docker Volumes
• Demos:
• Create CI/CD Pipeline Using Docker
• Create CI/CD Pipeline Using Jenkins

Domain 8 - Continuous Integration with Jenkins

• Improving Code Quality
• Exploring Code Coverage and Scanning Tools
• Introduction to SonarQube
• Jenkins Support for Gradle, Ant, and Shell Scripts

Domain 9 - Jenkins with Ansible

• Overview of Configuration Management Tools
• Benefits of Configuration Management
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Introduction to Ansible
• Understanding Ansible Inventory and Playbooks
• Jenkins Integration with Ansible
• Configuring Jenkins Jobs for Ansible
• Ansible vs Ansible Tower
• Demos:
• Create CI/CD Pipeline Using Jenkins and Ansible

Domain 10 - Managing and Monitoring Jenkins

• Gathering System Information
• Managing Jenkins Configuration
• Jenkins User Management
• Using Plugins for Reporting and Code Analysis
• Monitoring Jenkins Performance
• Server Maintenance Best Practices
• Backup and Restoration in Jenkins
• Managing Jenkins Plugins
• Automation Testing in Jenkins
• Demos:
• Manage Jenkins Users
• Create Jenkins Job with Backup Plugin
• Create Remote Tests in Jenkins
• Managing Plugins with and without Restart
• Run Automation Tests in Jenkins

Domain 11 - Jenkins Best Practices

• Best Practices for Using Jenkins
• Global Security Configuration
• Managing Authentication and Access in Jenkins
• Configuring Backup and Restoration Strategies
• Summary and Demo:
• Create Jenkins Job Using Backup Plugin