Accelario Jenkins plugin for Data Anonymization

Accelario Data Anonymization plugin is an advanced Jenkins plugin specifically designed by Accelario for efficient database anonymization and a streamlined deployment of masked data. This tool simplifies the complexities associated with managing multiple database environments, enabling developers and database administrators to automate the anonymization process and maintain high levels of productivity and data integrity. This plugin streamlines data anonymization features, making it an essential tool for developers and database administrators in dynamic development, testing, or production settings.

Prerequisites

  • Requires Jenkins version 2.x or newer.

  • Access to a compatible Accelario Data Anonymization server is mandatory.

Manual Installation:

  • Obtain the .hpi file from the Accelario repository.
    Download the latest version from here

  • Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins > Advanced, and select Deploy Plugin to upload the .hpi file.

  • Click Deploy to finalize the installation.
    Restart Jenkins after the deployment.

Configuration

  1. Global configuration (should be done 1 time)

    • Proceed to Manage Jenkins > System > Global Properties

    • Add new variable named DATA_ANONYMIZATION_SERVER_ADDRESS with a value of address to running Accelario Anonymization server

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    • Save these global settings.

    • Proceed to Manage Jenkins > Credentials

    • Click domain (global), click Add credentials

    • Enter username of Accelario Anonymization (usually admin), enter its password, put any string into ID field, put meaningful description

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    • Save the credential

  2. Job-specific configurations (should be done per every job)

    • Create Job
      OR
      Choose an existing job

    • Click Configure inside of the job

    • Goto Build Steps > Add build step > Accelario: Run Anonymization

    • Configure the specific database parameters for the job.
      Parameters:

Name

Hint

Name

Hint

Credentials

Credentials to Accelario Anonymization . These credentials should have been prepared during Global Configuration step above

Environment Name

The existing data environment name

Masking configuration name

The existing masking configuration name

Masking configuration version

The existing masking configuration version

Compatibility override

Enable this option to proceed with the masking process even when compatibility issues are detected. Compatibility between the masking configuration and the database of the environment (regarding its tables, columns, datatypes).
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