How do I configure Jenkins with Docker?

How do I configure Jenkins with Docker?

To configure Jenkins with Docker, you need to install Docker and then set up Jenkins to run as a Docker container.

What are the steps to install Docker on Ubuntu?

You can install Docker on Ubuntu by running the following commands:

1. Update your package index: sudo apt-get update
2. Install required packages: sudo apt-get install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common
3. Add Docker’s official GPG key: curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add -
4. Add the Docker repository: sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable"
5. Install Docker: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install docker-ce.

How do I run Jenkins in a Docker container?

You can run Jenkins in a Docker container using the command: docker run -d -p 8080:8080 -p 50000:50000 jenkins/jenkins:lts. This will start Jenkins on port 8080.

What should I do if Jenkins doesn't start?

If Jenkins doesn't start, check the logs using docker logs <container_id> to identify any errors. Ensure that Docker is running and that you have enough resources allocated.