Mastering Email Notifications in Jenkins

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What are the two main types of notifications in Jenkins?

Social media and video chat

Email and instant messaging (correct)

Carrier pigeon and smoke signal

Phone and fax

What is the first step to enable email notifications in Jenkins?

Create a new job

Add the recipient's email

Go to Configure System and add the Smtp server (correct)

Add Smtp authentication

What is the first step to enable email notifications in Jenkins?

Create a new job and add a build step that will fail

Add Smtp authentication

Go to Configure System and add the Smtp server (correct)

Test the configuration by sending a test email

How can you add Smtp authentication for email notifications in Jenkins?

By enabling 2 Step Verification Signup and view all the answers

How can you add Smtp authentication?

By enabling 2 Step Verification and generating an app password Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of using notifications in Jenkins?

Efficient monitoring and control of jobs Signup and view all the answers

How can notifications be customized in Jenkins?

By using plugins Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a new job and adding a build step that will fail?

To add a post build action for email notification Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to test the email notification configuration in Jenkins?

Send a test email Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to send email notifications after a job fails in Jenkins?

Add a post build action for email notification Signup and view all the answers

How can you use extended email notification?

By adding credentials and choosing HTML as the default content type Signup and view all the answers

What are the best practices for using notifications in Jenkins?

Using notifications only for important events and using different types for different purposes Signup and view all the answers

How can you use extended email notification in Jenkins?

By adding the Smtp server and port Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the job fails?

An email notification is sent to the recipient Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to sort and categorize notifications in Jenkins?

Filters and rules Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to customize the email notification?

Edit the default subject and content Signup and view all the answers

What options can be used to control and limit notifications in Jenkins?

Mute and snooze Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to customize the default subject and content of email notifications in Jenkins?

Edit the default subject and content Signup and view all the answers

Which plugins support notifications in Jenkins?

Email Extension, Slack, Teams, and Discord Notification Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to trigger an email notification after a job fails in Jenkins?

Add a build step that will fail Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding credentials?

To use extended email notification Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

This video teaches how to enable email notifications in Jenkins.
To set up email notifications, go to Configure System and add the Smtp server.
Add Smtp authentication by enabling 2 Step Verification and generating an app password.
Test the configuration by sending a test email.
Create a new job and add a build step that will fail.
Add a post build action for email notification and add the recipient's email.
The job will fail and send an email notification to the recipient.
To use extended email notification, go to Configure System and add the Smtp server and port.
Add credentials and choose HTML as the default content type.
Edit the default subject and content to customize the email notification.

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Test your knowledge on setting up email notifications in Jenkins with this informative quiz! Learn how to configure the Smtp server, enable authentication, and send test emails. Discover how to set up email notifications for job failures and customize the content using HTML. Impress your colleagues with your newfound knowledge of Jenkins email notifications by taking this quiz today!