Question 1

How to set up AWS CodeDeploy plugin in a Jenkins Pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Use the Pipeline Snippet Generator in Jenkins, select 'Deploy an application to AWS CodeDeploy' as the build step, and generate Groovy code. The README provides a basic example snippet to customize with your application details.

Question 2

AWS CodeDeploy Jenkins plugin vs AWS CodePipeline: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use the Jenkins plugin if you're already invested in Jenkins for CI/CD and need tight integration. AWS CodePipeline is better for native AWS multi-stage pipelines without Jenkins, offering broader AWS service orchestration.

Question 3

What IAM permissions are needed for the AWS CodeDeploy plugin?

Accepted Answer

As per the README, the IAM role must have at minimum permissions for codedeploy:* to trigger deployments and s3:Put* to upload artifacts to S3. Ensure these are correctly configured to avoid access errors.

Question 4

Can I upload artifacts to custom S3 paths with this plugin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the plugin allows specifying s3bucket and s3prefix in the configuration, giving control over artifact storage locations in S3, though advanced path customization might require additional scripting.

Question 5

How does the plugin handle deployment failures?

Accepted Answer

If configured to wait for completion, the Jenkins build will fail if the deployment fails, providing immediate feedback. Otherwise, it triggers the deployment and proceeds, requiring manual monitoring.

Question 6

Is there a way to do rollback deployments with this plugin?

Accepted Answer

The plugin primarily triggers new deployments; for rollbacks, you need to rely on AWS CodeDeploy's native rollback features or implement custom Jenkins scripts to manage previous versions.

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