Configuring Maven Using Jenkins Plugin

Follow the steps mentioned below to configure Maven using Jenkins UI.

Step 1: Click on the “Manage Jenkins” option in the navigation menu, sidebar, or user dropdown, click on it. This will take you to the Jenkins configuration management page where you can access various settings and options for managing your Jenkins server.

Step 2: After clicking on “Manage Jenkins” in the Jenkins dashboard, you’ll find a section or category called “Tools” within the management options.

Step 3: Here we are choosing the version maven3.9.6 you can configure according to your requiurment.

• Maven installations: This is the title at the top of the section, indicating you’re adding a new Maven installation.
• Add Maven: This button initiates the process of adding a new Maven installation.
• Name: This field allows you to specify a name for this particular Maven installation. It helps distinguish between different Maven versions you might manage within Jenkins. The example shows maven3.9.6 as the name.
• Install automatically? This checkbox determines how Jenkins retrieves Maven. If checked (as in the image), Jenkins will automatically download and install the chosen Maven version during configuration.
• Install from Apache: This radio button selection (pre-selected in the image) instructs Jenkins to download the Maven installer from the official Apache Maven repository.
• Version: This dropdown menu allows you to choose the specific Maven version you want to install. The current selection is 3.9.6.
• Add Installer: If you select to install from a custom location rather than the default Apache repository, this button would allow you to upload a custom Maven installer.
• Save: Clicking this button saves the configuration and installs Maven if the “Install automatically” checkbox is selected.
• Apply: Clicking this button applies the configuration changes without saving them permanently.

Maven integration with Jenkins makes Java project development and deployment easier. Step-by-step instructions for integrating Maven with Jenkins are provided in this guide. You will discover how to set up Jenkins for Maven, manage project dependencies, automate builds, and enhance software delivery pipelines.