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How to include domain user in Jenkins Job execution
To include a domain user in Jenkins job execution, you can follow these steps:
Configure Jenkins to Run as a Specific User:
By default, Jenkins runs as a system user. If you want Jenkins to run jobs as a specific domain user, you need to configure Jenkins to run as that user.- Go to the Jenkins installation directory.
- Open the
jenkins.xml
(Windows) orjenkins.service
(Linux) configuration file in a text editor. - Add the
--httpPort=<port>
parameter to the Java command line. Replace<port>
with the desired port number. - Add the
--httpListenAddress=<IP>
parameter to specify the IP address to listen on.
Configure Jenkins Job to Run as a Specific User:
Once Jenkins is configured to listen on a specific port and IP address, you can configure individual jobs to run as a specific domain user.- Open the Jenkins web interface.
- Create or open an existing job.
- In the job configuration, find the "Build" section.
- Check the "Run as a specific user" option and provide the domain username and password.
Set Up Security and Authorization:
Configuring Jenkins to run jobs as domain users may involve security considerations. Ensure that your Jenkins instance and jobs are properly secured.- Go to "Manage Jenkins" > "Configure Global Security."
- Choose the desired security realm (e.g., "Jenkins' own user database" or "Active Directory").
- Configure authorization settings to determine who has access to run jobs as domain users.
Test and Debug:
Test the job execution with the domain user credentials. Monitor the Jenkins logs for any errors or permission issues.Using Windows Slave Nodes:
If you're running Jenkins on a Windows machine and want to execute jobs with a specific domain user, you can also set up Windows Slave Nodes. These are Jenkins agents that run on Windows machines and execute jobs as the specified user.- Install the Jenkins agent on a Windows machine.
- Configure the agent to run as the desired domain user.
- Set up your jobs to run on the Windows Slave Node.
Keep in mind that configuring Jenkins to run as a domain user involves security implications and should be done with caution. Ensure that you understand the security risks and take appropriate measures to secure your Jenkins instance and jobs.