Building a Robust CI/CD Pipeline with Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Tomcat

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines have become critical in software development for delivering reliable, efficient, and automated workflows. In this blog, we’ll explore the process of building a robust CI/CD pipeline leveraging Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Tomcat, divided into three comprehensive steps. Step 1: Setting Up Essential Tools and Environments 1.1 Process to Create EC2 Instances and Connect via SSH Log in to AWS Access the AWS Management Console Navigate to EC2 Dashboard In the Services menu, select EC2 under Compute. Launch Instance Click on Launch Instance. Name and Tags: Assign a name to your instance (e.g., "Jenkins-Server"). Application and OS Images (Amazon Machine Image): Choose Amazon Linux 2 AMI (HVM), SSD Volume Type. Instance Type: Select t2.micro (eligible for free tier). Key Pair (Login) Create a new key pair or select an existing one. If creating new, download the .pem file and store it securely; you'll need it to access your instance. Network Settings: Create a new security group with the following inbound rules: SSH (port 22): Allows secure shell access. HTTP (port 80): Enables web traffic. Custom TCP (port 8080): Required for Jenkins & tomcat access. Configure Storage: The default storage configuration is typically sufficient. Launch: Review all settings and click Launch Instance. Verify Instance Status Return to the EC2 Dashboard. Ensure your instance's Instance State is running. 1.2 Process to Install Java 1.3 Process to Install Jenkins 1.4 Process to Install Git 1.5 Process to Install Maven 1.6 Process to Install Tomcat Step 2: Setting Up the CI/CD Pipeline Environment Step 3: Setting Up the Deployment Server By following these three steps, you’ll establish a scalable CI/CD pipeline capable of automating code builds, tests, and deployments using Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Tomcat. This process ensures efficient and consistent software delivery.

Jan 18, 2025 - 06:45
Building a Robust CI/CD Pipeline with Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Tomcat

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines have become critical in software development for delivering reliable, efficient, and automated workflows. In this blog, we’ll explore the process of building a robust CI/CD pipeline leveraging Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Tomcat, divided into three comprehensive steps.

Step 1: Setting Up Essential Tools and Environments

1.1 Process to Create EC2 Instances and Connect via SSH

Log in to AWS

Access the AWS Management Console

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Navigate to EC2 Dashboard

In the Services menu, select EC2 under Compute.

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Launch Instance

  • Click on Launch Instance.

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  • Name and Tags: Assign a name to your instance (e.g., "Jenkins-Server").

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  • Application and OS Images (Amazon Machine Image): Choose Amazon Linux 2 AMI (HVM), SSD Volume Type.

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  • Instance Type: Select t2.micro (eligible for free tier).

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  • Key Pair (Login)

    • Create a new key pair or select an existing one.
    • If creating new, download the .pem file and store it securely; you'll need it to access your instance.

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  • Network Settings: Create a new security group with the following inbound rules:

    • SSH (port 22): Allows secure shell access.
    • HTTP (port 80): Enables web traffic.
    • Custom TCP (port 8080): Required for Jenkins & tomcat access.

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  • Configure Storage: The default storage configuration is typically sufficient.

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  • Launch: Review all settings and click Launch Instance.

Verify Instance Status

  • Return to the EC2 Dashboard.

  • Ensure your instance's Instance State is running.

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1.2 Process to Install Java

1.3 Process to Install Jenkins

1.4 Process to Install Git

1.5 Process to Install Maven

1.6 Process to Install Tomcat

Step 2: Setting Up the CI/CD Pipeline Environment

Step 3: Setting Up the Deployment Server

By following these three steps, you’ll establish a scalable CI/CD pipeline capable of automating code builds, tests, and deployments using Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Tomcat. This process ensures efficient and consistent software delivery.