Deploying a Netflix Clone on the Cloud using Jenkins - A DevSecOps Project
Naresh Choudhary | 
Introduction
In the world of DevSecOps, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are essential for automating software development, testing, and deployment processes. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of deploying a Netflix Clone on the cloud using Jenkins, while focusing on security and monitoring. This project spans five critical phases: Initial Setup and Deployment, Security, CI/CD Setup, Monitoring, and Notification. So, let's dive in!
Phase 1: Initial Setup and Deployment
Step 1: Launch EC2 (Ubuntu 22.04)
Our journey begins by provisioning an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance with Ubuntu 22.04. This instance will serve as the foundation for our Netflix Clone deployment.
Step 2: Clone the Code
We'll clone the Netflix Clone code repository onto our EC2 instance. Make sure to have Git installed and use the provided repository link.
Step 3: Install Docker and Run the App Using a Container
Docker is a crucial component for containerizing our application. Follow these steps to set up Docker on the EC2 instance, build the Netflix Clone Docker image, and run the application.
Step 4: Get the API Key
To access data from The Movie Database (TMDB), we need an API key. This section explains how to create and integrate your TMDB API key into the Docker image.
Phase 2: Security
Install SonarQube and Trivy
Security is paramount in DevSecOps. Here, we introduce SonarQube and Trivy to scan for vulnerabilities in our application.
Integrate SonarQube and Configure
Learn how to integrate SonarQube into your CI/CD pipeline and configure it to analyze your code for both quality and security issues.
Phase 3: CI/CD Setup
Install Jenkins for Automation
Jenkins is the heart of our CI/CD pipeline. This section guides you through the process of installing Jenkins on your EC2 instance.
Install Necessary Plugins in Jenkins
Discover essential Jenkins plugins, including Eclipse Temurin Installer, SonarQube Scanner, NodeJs Plugin, and Email Extension Plugin, and learn how to configure Java and Node.js in Global Tool Configuration.
Configure Jenkins Pipeline
Now, create a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline to automate your application deployment. We've provided a sample pipeline script to get you started, but feel free to customize it to your specific needs.
Install Dependency-Check and Docker Tools in Jenkins
This section explains how to install the Dependency-Check plugin and configure Docker-related tools and credentials in Jenkins.
Phase 4: Monitoring
Install Prometheus and Grafana
Monitoring is crucial to ensure the health and performance of your application. Here, we walk you through the installation and configuration of Prometheus and Grafana to monitor your application effectively.
Configure Prometheus Plugin Integration
Learn how to configure Prometheus to scrape metrics from Node Exporter and Jenkins, allowing you to visualize and monitor your CI/CD pipeline's performance.
Phase 5: Notification
Implement Notification Services
Set up email notifications or other notification mechanisms in Jenkins to keep your team informed about the status of your CI/CD pipeline and application.
Conclusion
In this DevSecOps project, we've taken you through each phase of deploying a Netflix Clone on the cloud using Jenkins. By following these steps, you've not only automated the deployment process but also incorporated security and monitoring to ensure the reliability of your application. With notification services in place, you're well-prepared to manage and maintain your CI/CD pipeline effectively. Remember to continuously update and adapt your processes to meet the evolving needs of your project and organization. Happy DevSecOps!