How to Install Jenkins on FreeBSD Latest

Jenkins is an open-source automation server that helps to automate parts of the software development process. Installing Jenkins on FreeBSD Latest is a straightforward process that can be accomplished in a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

In order to install Jenkins on FreeBSD, you will need the following:

Installation Steps

  1. Update the FreeBSD package repository:

    $ sudo pkg update
    
  2. Install the Jenkins package using the following command:

    $ sudo pkg install jenkins
    
  3. Once the installation is complete, you can start the Jenkins service using the following command:

    $ sudo service jenkins start
    
  4. By default, Jenkins will use port 8080. If you want to change the default port, you can modify the Jenkins configuration file located at /usr/local/etc/rc.d/jenkins. Edit the file using your preferred text editor and modify the jenkins_port variable to the port number you want to use.

  5. You can now access the Jenkins web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://your_server_ip:8080/. Make sure to replace your_server_ip with the IP address of your FreeBSD machine.

  6. When you first access the Jenkins web interface, you will be prompted to enter an initial admin password. This password can be found in the /usr/local/jenkins/secrets/initialAdminPassword file. Use the following command to view the password:

    $ sudo cat /usr/local/jenkins/secrets/initialAdminPassword
    
  7. After entering the initial admin password, you can continue with the Jenkins setup wizard to configure Jenkins based on your requirements.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Jenkins on FreeBSD Latest. Jenkins is a powerful automation server that can help to streamline the software development process. With Jenkins installed on your FreeBSD machine, you can automate tasks such as building, testing, and deploying software, making your development process more efficient and cost-effective.

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