How to install jenkins on ubuntu server?

These six commands serve as your roadmap, guiding you through each step precisely and clearly.

So, grab your terminal, and let’s dive into this hassle-free Jenkins installation on Ubuntu. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your journey in the world of CI/CD, this guide promises to simplify the process and get you up and running with Jenkins in no time. Let’s get started!

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu 22.04 server (I am using AWS EC2 t2.micro instance)
• Should have at least 1 GB of RAM and 1vCPU
• Oracle JDK 11

Java JDK 11 Installation:

$ sudo apt update
$ java -version
* if its not installed then use the following commands to install
$ sudo apt install openjdk-11-jre-headless -y
$ sudo apt install default-jdk -y

$ java -version
* Now you should have the JDK 11 installed on your ubuntu server

Jenkins Installation commands:

$ curl -fsSL https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian-stable/jenkins.io-2023.key | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jenkins-keyring.asc > /dev/null
$ echo deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jenkins-keyring.asc] https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian-stable binary/ | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jenkins.list > /dev/null
$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install jenkins -y
$ systemctl status jenkins.service

Note: I have added some supporting commands above with the 6 commands.

Use the autogenerated password to access the Jenkins dashboard on port 8080

Now access the Jenkins Dashboard on browser:

Install suggested plugins:

Setup first admin user:

Now login with an admin user account:

Jenkins Dashboard

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Jenkins on Ubuntu 22.04 Server :)

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