Integrating Ansible with Jenkins allows for automated deployment and configuration management. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up and use Ansible with Jenkins.
- Jenkins installed and running
- Ansible installed on the Jenkins server
- SSH access to the target servers
- Navigate to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins.
- Go to the Available tab and search for “Ansible”.
- Select the Ansible plugin and click Install without restart.
- Go to Manage Jenkins > Global Tool Configuration.
- Scroll down to the Ansible section and click Add Ansible.
- Provide a name for the Ansible installation and specify the path to the Ansible executable.
- Save the configuration.
- Create a new Jenkins job by navigating to New Item.
- Enter a name for the job and select Freestyle project.
- In the Build section, click Add build step and select Invoke Ansible Playbook.
- Specify the path to the playbook and any additional options or inventory files.
- Save the job configuration.
- Navigate to the job you created and click Build Now.
- Monitor the build process and check the console output for any errors.
- Ensure that the Jenkins user has the necessary permissions to execute Ansible commands.
- Use Jenkins credentials to securely manage SSH keys and other sensitive information.
- Regularly update the Ansible plugin and Jenkins to the latest versions for improved features and security.
By following these steps, you can effectively integrate Ansible with Jenkins to automate your deployment and configuration tasks.