Question

What are some common issues when integrating Jenkins with Kubernetes, and how do you resolve them? Could you share any configurations or troubleshooting tips for Jenkins running on Kubernetes?

The question examines common challenges when integrating Jenkins with Kubernetes, such as pod configurations, resource constraints, and scaling issues. It seeks solutions and troubleshooting techniques to achieve a smooth and efficient Jenkins-Kubernetes integration.

Answer 1

Slow Agents: Use light-weight agent images and assign proper resources.
Delay caused while scheduling the pod: Assign node affinity, toleration, and autoscale nodes.
Network issues: Check service account permissions and network policies.
Storage issues: Use Persistent Volume Claim (PVCs) for jenkins home.
Plugin Issues: Update plugins and try to remove unrequired ones.
Debugging: Check the logs of jenkins and agent pods using kubectl

Best Practices
• Scalable clusters should be used.
• Declarative pipelines should be followed.
• Use RBAC end.