CI/CD Migration Process from GitLab to Jenkins

This technical report examines the migration process of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines from GitLab to Jenkins. It outlines the complexities involved in transitioning critical technical components, emphasizing the need for organizations to optimize their software development processes amidst digital transformation. The report details the initial phase of migrating the Source Code Management (SCM) repository from GitLab to GitHub, followed by the intricate task of integrating Jenkins for CI features. Various challenges encountered during the migration are documented, including SSH authentication, rewriting configuration files, and extensive testing. The report also discusses the financial implications of maintaining GitLab's enterprise edition and presents a roadmap for transitioning to Jenkins, highlighting strategies to overcome technical hurdles. By providing insights into the migration process, the report aims to equip organizations with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of CI/CD workflow transitions effectively.