Nodes

Setup

to create node go to Configure Jenkins -> Nodes

• click on + New node
  1. permanent agent & Continue
  2. Number of executors INFO: How many jobs it can run parallel
  3. Remote root directory INFO: Node/runner path (root path were jenkins is allowed to create files and run commands)
  4. Labels INFO: e.g.: use label windows to group all windows machines, same for linux etc.
  5. Launch Method INFO: Connecting to controller, Via SSH
  6. Availability INFO: Chose when slave node is available

Make your Node to use a specific Node

When creating an Item you can chose the option: Restrict where this project can be run in general section

• e.g. Label Expression: ubuntu_24_agent