Lab Information
xFusionCorp Industries' DevOps team aims to streamline the management of Jenkins jobs by organizing them into distinct folders based on their purpose. Complete the task following the provided requirements:
1.Access the Jenkins UI by clicking on the Jenkins button in the top bar. Log in using the credentials: username admin and password Adm!n321.
Create a new folder named Apache within the Jenkins UI.
Move the existing jobs httpd-php and services under the newly created Apache folder.
Note:
Ensure to install any required plugins and restart the Jenkins service if necessary. Opt for Restart Jenkins when installation is complete and no jobs are running on the plugin installation/update page.
Be aware that Jenkins UI may experience temporary unresponsiveness during the service restart. Refresh the UI page if needed.
Capture screenshots of your work for documentation and review purposes. Alternatively, utilize screen recording software like loom.com for detailed documentation and sharing.
Lab Solutions
🧭 Part 1: Lab Step-by-Step Guidelines
Step 1: Open Jenkins UI
Click the Jenkins button from the top bar.
Login with:
Field Value
Username admin
Password Adm!n321
Step 2: Open Plugin Manager
Go to:
Manage Jenkins → Plugins
Step 3: Install CloudBees Folders Plugin
Open:
Available plugins
Search for:
Folders
Install:
Folders which is Maintained by CloudBees
Step 4: Restart Jenkins (If Prompted)
If Jenkins shows:
Restart Jenkins when installation is complete and no jobs are running
Select it.
Wait for Jenkins login page to reappear.
Refresh browser if UI becomes unresponsive.
Step 5: Login Again
Use:
Username Password
admin Adm!n321
Step 6: Create New Item
From Jenkins dashboard click:
New Item
Step 7: Create Folder
Enter name:
Apache
Select:
Folder
Click:
OK
Then click:
Save
Step 8: Open httpd-php Job
From dashboard click:
httpd-php
Step 9: Move httpd-php Job
On the left sidebar click:
Move
Destination:
Apache
Confirm move.
Step 10: Move services Job
Repeat same process:
Open services
Click Move
Select destination:
Apache
Confirm
Verify Structure
Step 11: Verify Jobs Inside Apache Folder
Open:
Apache
You should see:
httpd-php
services
inside the folder.
🧠 Part 2: Simple Step-by-Step Explanation (Beginner Friendly)
What Is a Jenkins Folder?
Folders help organize Jenkins jobs.
Instead of keeping all jobs on one dashboard, you can group related jobs together.
Example:
Apache/
├── httpd-php
└── services
Why Install the Folders Plugin?
Jenkins does not support folders by default.
The CloudBees Folders Plugin adds:
Folder creation
Nested job organization
Better CI/CD management
What Does “Move Job” Mean?
Moving a job changes its location in Jenkins.
The job itself is not deleted.
Its:
Build history
Configuration
Workspace
Settings
remain intact.
Why Organize Jobs Into Folders?
Large Jenkins servers may contain hundreds of jobs.
Folders help teams:
Stay organized
Separate environments/projects
Manage permissions more easily
Reduce dashboard clutter
Important Lab Tip
If you do not see:
Folder
during “New Item” creation, the plugin installation likely did not complete yet.
Wait for Jenkins restart and login again.
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