Running bat files in Jenkins

Question

I have a simple question. I want to run a bat file that should run post build. The bat file takes in to parameters previousVersion and currentVersion (These parameters are

Answer 1

Replace "cmd \k" with "call"

The Execute Windows Batch command is running inside a cmd already; no need to specifically start a new one. Just "call" your BAT file.

Answer 2

I tried to do like this, first point it to the path where your bat file exists, and then 'call' command to trigger that bat file. As below:

cd yourFilePath

and then

call yourFile.bat

Answer 3

Create file name jenkins.bat and place this file where your jenkins.war file is available.

You have to click jenkins.bat file.

Note :- After click on jenkins.bat file, chrome browser will automatically open with jenkins url.

Try this If your system configured with Java 8 or 7 Installation.

timeout 3
start chrome http://localhost:8080
timeout 3
java -jar jenkins.war

Try this If your system configured with Java 10 or above Installation.

timeout 3
start chrome http://localhost:8080
timeout 3
java -jar jenkins.war --enable-future-java

Answer 4

if you want to start a separate Command window you can try:

start cmd \k "your\bat"

here is a reference: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx?mfr=true