Relocating JENKINS_HOME on Windows when installed as service

Question

To free up space on C:, I would like to move my Jenkins data files (specifically the \\jobs directory) from the default installation directory

Answer 1

Having the same problem and not wanting to change the whole %JENKINS_HOME% location, I came across the answer by adil ameen

Modify the config.xml file in %JENKINS_HOME% (typical under C:\Program Files (x86)\Jenkins). Change and to your desired folder.

You can use the following placeholders: ${JENKINS_HOME}, ${ITEM_ROOTDIR}, ${ITEM_FULL_NAME}. As specified at Features controlled by system properties under jenkins.model.Jenkins.buildsDir

Mine looks like this:

  D:/jenkins/jobs/${ITEM_FULL_NAME}/workspace
  D:/jenkins/jobs/${ITEM_FULL_NAME}/builds

Reload the configuration through the Jenkins UI via Jenkins -> Manage Jenkins -> Reload configuration from disk

You can even keep your build history if you copy the old jobs to the new location.