archiveArtifacts on windows slave fails

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The "archiveArtifacts" step in Jenkins is used to archive files from the workspace after a build. If the "archiveArtifacts" step fails on a Windows slave, there could be various reasons for it. Here are some common issues and their potential solutions:

  1. Incorrect File Path:
    Ensure that you are specifying the correct file path or pattern in the "archiveArtifacts" step. If the file path is not valid or the files are not present in the specified location, the step will fail.

    Example:

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    archiveArtifacts "path/to/artifacts/*.txt"

  2. Insufficient Permissions:
    Check if the Windows user running the Jenkins agent on the Windows slave has sufficient permissions to access the workspace and the files you are trying to archive. Ensure that the user has read access to the files and write access to the Jenkins workspace.

  3. Workspace Cleanup:
    If you have configured the Windows slave to clean up the workspace before each build, it might remove the artifacts before the "archiveArtifacts" step can run. Make sure workspace cleanup settings are not interfering with archiving.

  4. Antivirus or Security Software:
    Some antivirus or security software may interfere with Jenkins operations, including archiving artifacts. Temporarily disable any security software to see if it resolves the issue.

  5. Disk Space:
    Check if the disk on the Windows slave has sufficient space to store the archived artifacts. If the disk is full, archiving will fail.

  6. Special Characters in File Names:
    If your artifact file names contain special characters, particularly characters that are not allowed in file names on Windows, it may cause the archiving to fail. Ensure that your artifact file names comply with Windows file naming conventions.

  7. Network Connectivity:
    If the artifacts need to be archived on a network drive, ensure that the Windows slave has network connectivity to the specified location.

  8. Jenkins Plugins:
    Check if you have the necessary plugins installed on both the Jenkins master and the Windows slave for archiving artifacts. The required plugin for this step is "Copy Artifact Plugin."

  9. Log Analysis:
    Check the Jenkins build logs for any specific error messages or stack traces related to the "archiveArtifacts" step. This may provide more insight into the cause of the failure.

It's essential to investigate each of these factors to identify the root cause of the "archiveArtifacts" step failure on the Windows slave. If the issue persists, you may need to consult with your Jenkins administrator or seek help from the Jenkins community for further troubleshooting and support.