How to change workspace and build record Root Directory on Jenkins?

Question

I would like Jenkins\' data to be written to drive \"E:\" since this is the large drive on the server. Jenkins itself is installed on \"C:\".

How do I do that?

Answer 1

The variables you need are explained here in the jenkins wiki: https://wiki.jenkins.io/display/JENKINS/Features+controlled+by+system+properties

The default variable ITEM_ROOTDIR points to a directory inside the jenkins installation. As you already found out you need:

• Workspace Root Directory: E:/myJenkinsRootFolderOnE/${ITEM_FULL_NAME}/workspace
• Build Record Root Directory: E:/myJenkinsRootFolderOnE/${ITEM_FULL_NAME}/builds

You need to achieve this through config.xml nowerdays. Citing from the wiki page linked above:

This used to be a UI setting, but was removed in 2.119 as it did not support migration of existing build records and could lead to build-related errors until restart.