How to Install Jenkins on Mac
Here's how you can install Jenkins on macOS:
1. Install Jenkins:
• Open a terminal window.
• Visit the official Jenkins website: https://www.jenkins.io/download/
• Download the macOS installer package (usually a .pkg file).
• Install the latest LTS version:
brew install jenkins-lts
2. Installation:
• Double-click the downloaded .pkg file to start the installation process.
• Follow the installation wizard, specifying the installation directory.
3. Access Jenkins:
• Once the installation is complete, Jenkins should be accessible at http://localhost:8080/ in a web browser.
• To get the initial administrator password:
• Open a terminal.
• Run the following command to print the initial admin password:
4. Installation Complete:
sudo cat
/var/jenkins_home/secrets/initialAdminPassword
• Copy the password and paste it into the Jenkins web interface.
• Follow the instructions in the Jenkins web interface to complete the setup, which includes installing additional plugins and configuring global settings.
5. CheckifJenkinsisrunningfromterminal:
brew services info Jenkins-lts
• Start the Jenkins service:
• Stop the Jenkins service:
• Restart the Jenkins service:
• On a web browser:
• Update the Jenkins version:
brew services start jenkins-lts
brew services stop jenkins-lts
localhost:8080
brew services restart jenkins-lts
brew upgrade jenkins-lts
Remember that the location of the initial admin password file may vary based on your Jenkins installation configuration. The above example assumes a default installation.
These steps should help you install Jenkins on macOS and get it up and running. Adjustments might be needed based on specific system configurations or changes to Jenkins releases.
Install Jenkins on Windows:
• Download Jenkins:
Visit the official Jenkins website: https://www.jenkins.io/download/
Download the Windows installer package (usually a .zip or .msi file).
• Installation:
Run the downloaded installer.
Follow the installation wizard, specifying the installation directory and choosing the recommended plugins.
Access Jenkins:
Once installed, Jenkins should be accessible at `http://localhost:8080/` in a web browser. - Follow the instructions to unlock Jenkins, providing the initial administrator password.
Installation Complete:
Continue with the Jenkins setup by installing additional plugins and configuring global settings.