Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Jenkins allows you to manage user permissions and control access to various resources. This ensures security and prevents unauthorized actions.
Here's how to create role-based access in Jenkins:
1. Install the Role Strategy Plugin:
- Navigate to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins.
- Go to the Available tab and search for "Role Strategy Plugin."
- Select the plugin and click Install without restart.
2. Configure Global Security:
- Go to Manage Jenkins > Configure Global Security.
- Under Authorization, choose Role-Based Strategy.
- Click Save.
3. Create Roles:
- Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage and Assign Roles.
- Click New Role.
- Give the role a descriptive name (e.g., "Developer", "Tester", "Admin").
- Assign permissions to the role:
- Global permissions: Define general access levels like "Read," "Configure," "Administer," etc.
- Project permissions: Control specific actions for particular projects like "Read," "Build," "Configure," etc.
- Slave permissions: Manage slave nodes, including "Connect," "Start," "Stop," etc.
- Click Save.
4. Create Users and Assign Roles:
- Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Users.
- Click Create User.
- Enter a username, password, and email address.
- Click Create User.
- Assign the appropriate role to the newly created user:
- Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage and Assign Roles.
- Click Assign Roles.
- Select the user and the role you want to assign.
- Click Assign.
Example:
- A role named "Developer" can be created with "Read" and "Build" permissions on a specific project, allowing developers to access and build the project.
- Another role named "Tester" can have "Read" and "Execute" permissions on the same project, enabling testers to run tests.
Conclusion:
By following these steps, you can effectively implement role-based access control in Jenkins, enhancing security and ensuring only authorized users have access to specific resources.
