What is GitLab?
GitLab is an open source end-to-end software development platform with built-in version control, issue tracking, code review, CI/CD, and more. Self-host GitLab on your own servers, in a container, or on a cloud provider. -https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab
Installing GitLab
- Log into the Linux device
- Run the following commands in a terminal:
# update software repositories
sudo apt update
# install software updates
sudo apt upgrade -y
# install preprequisites
sudo apt install curl openssh-server ca-certificates perl -y
# add gitlab software repository
curl -sS https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/script.deb.sh | sudo bash
# install gitlab, change the URL in the script below to match the DNS name of the host server
sudo EXTERNAL_URL="http://DNSofHOST" apt install gitlab-ce - Open a web browser and navigate to http://DNSorIP
- Enter and confirm a new password
- Login with the username root and the password created in the previous step
- Welcome to GitLab
Source: https://about.gitlab.com/