Upgrading Jenkins X: Cluster and Local Binary Maintenance

Keeping your cloud-native CI/CD tools up to date is critical for security, performance, and access to new features. Yet, upgrading Kubernetes-based platforms like Jenkins X can feel daunting without a structured approach. This course provides a clear, step-by-step pathway to safely inspect, update, and maintain your Jenkins X cluster, platform add-ons, and local command-line tools. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of Jenkins X versioning and release cycles - Inspect local and remote binary versions to identify necessary updates - Upgrade local CLI binaries safely without disrupting your existing development workflows - Apply GitOps principles to upgrade the cluster platform and system add-ons - Troubleshoot common upgrade conflicts and verify cluster stability post-update - Configure automated dependency updates using modern CI/CD best practices You will start with foundational concepts of Jenkins X versioning before moving on to practical upgrade workflows for both local environments and cloud clusters. Through clear written explanations and configuration examples, you will learn how to maintain a stable, production-ready CI/CD environment. This course is designed for DevOps beginners, system administrators, and developers looking to manage Jenkins X environments, with no advanced Kubernetes administration experience required. Start reading today to keep your CI/CD infrastructure secure, stable, and current.