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Jenkins with Nexus

The document provides a guide on integrating Jenkins with artifact repositories such as Nexus, Artifactory, and Docker Hub, which are essential for managing build artifacts in a CI/CD pipeline. It outlines the setup process for each repository, including installation, configuration of Jenkins plugins, and job configurations for deploying artifacts. The integration streamlines the automation of building, testing, storing, and deploying software within the CI/CD workflow.

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Jenkins with Nexus

The document provides a guide on integrating Jenkins with artifact repositories such as Nexus, Artifactory, and Docker Hub, which are essential for managing build artifacts in a CI/CD pipeline. It outlines the setup process for each repository, including installation, configuration of Jenkins plugins, and job configurations for deploying artifacts. The integration streamlines the automation of building, testing, storing, and deploying software within the CI/CD workflow.

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Integrating Jenkins with artifact repositories like Nexus, Artifactory,

and Docker Hub

Integrating Jenkins with artifact repositories like Nexus, Artifactory, and Docker Hub is a
crucial part of a CI/CD pipeline. These repositories are used to store and manage
artifacts such as build files, libraries, and Docker images that Jenkins produces during
the build process. Here's an overview of each tool and how to set them up with Jenkins:

1. Nexus Repository

Nexus Repository Manager is a popular open-source repository manager that supports


a variety of artifact formats, including Maven, npm, NuGet, and Docker.

Overview:

● Artifact Formats Supported: Maven, npm, NuGet, PyPI, Docker, and more.
● Usage: Nexus acts as a universal repository manager that stores binaries and
build artifacts.

Setup with Jenkins:

1. Install Nexus:
○ Download and install Nexus Repository Manager from Sonatype's
website.
○ Start the Nexus server and access the Nexus web interface at
http://<your-server>:8081.
2. Configure Jenkins to Use Nexus:
○ Install Nexus Jenkins Plugin: Go to Jenkins Dashboard > Manage
Jenkins > Manage Plugins. Search for "Nexus Platform" and install it.
○ Configure Nexus Credentials: In Jenkins, navigate to Manage Jenkins
> Manage Credentials. Add Nexus credentials (username and
password).
○ Configure Maven Job to Deploy Artifacts:
■ In your Maven project's pom.xml, configure the Nexus repository
details.
■ In Jenkins, configure a job to use this Maven project and add
post-build actions to deploy artifacts to Nexus.
2. Artifactory

Artifactory is another universal artifact repository manager that supports various


package formats, including Docker, Maven, npm, and more.

Overview:

● Artifact Formats Supported: Docker, Maven, npm, NuGet, PyPI, and more.
● Usage: Artifactory provides both an open-source version and a commercial
version, offering robust management and CI/CD integration features.

Setup with Jenkins:

1. Install Artifactory:
○ Download and install Artifactory from JFrog's website.
○ Start the Artifactory server and access its web interface at
http://<your-server>:8081/artifactory.
2. Configure Jenkins to Use Artifactory:
○ Install Artifactory Jenkins Plugin: Go to Jenkins Dashboard > Manage
Jenkins > Manage Plugins. Search for "JFrog Artifactory" and install it.
○ Configure Artifactory Server: In Jenkins, go to Manage Jenkins >
Configure System. Add a new Artifactory server with its URL and
credentials.
○ Configure Jenkins Jobs to Deploy Artifacts:
■ In your Jenkins job, add Artifactory Gradle Build or Artifactory
Maven Build step, depending on your build tool.
■ Configure deployment details like repository name, snapshot policy,
and credentials in the build step.

3. Docker Hub

Docker Hub is a cloud-based repository service that allows you to store and manage
Docker images.

Overview:

● Artifact Formats Supported: Docker images.


● Usage: Docker Hub is widely used for hosting public and private Docker images,
integrating seamlessly with Docker CI/CD workflows.

Setup with Jenkins:

1. Create a Docker Hub Account:


○ Go to Docker Hub and create an account if you don’t have one already.
○ Create a repository to store Docker images.
2. Configure Jenkins to Use Docker Hub:
○ Install Docker Plugins: Go to Jenkins Dashboard > Manage Jenkins >
Manage Plugins. Search for "Docker" and "Docker Pipeline" plugins and
install them.
○ Add Docker Hub Credentials: Navigate to Manage Jenkins > Manage
Credentials. Add Docker Hub credentials (username and password or
access token).
○ Configure Jenkins Pipeline for Docker:

Create a Jenkins Pipeline script (Jenkinsfile) with stages for building and pushing
Docker images:
groovy
pipeline {
agent any
environment {
DOCKERHUB_CREDENTIALS =
credentials('dockerhub-credentials-id')
DOCKER_IMAGE =
'your-dockerhub-username/your-repo-name'
}
stages {
stage('Build Docker Image') {
steps {
script {
dockerImage =
docker.build(DOCKER_IMAGE)
}
}
}
stage('Push Docker Image') {
steps {
script {
docker.withRegistry('',
'DOCKERHUB_CREDENTIALS') {
dockerImage.push()
}
}
}
}
}
}

■ This pipeline builds a Docker image from the Dockerfile in the


repository and pushes it to Docker Hub.

Integrating Jenkins with Nexus, Artifactory, and Docker Hub helps automate the process
of building, testing, storing, and deploying software. Each tool has its own set of
features and configurations, but they all serve the purpose of managing artifacts
efficiently within a CI/CD pipeline. By following the setup steps outlined above, you can
integrate Jenkins with these repositories to create a seamless, automated build and
deployment workflow.

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