Introduction
GitLab is a popular DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git repository manager providing wiki, issue-tracking, and CI/CD pipeline features, using an open-source license. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the installation and basic configuration of GitLab on an Ubuntu server.
Prerequisites
• A server with Ubuntu installed.
• A user with sudo privileges.
• A domain name pointed to your server’s IP address.
• Basic command line knowledge.
Update Your Server
Before installing GitLab, ensure your server is up-to-date:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Install Required Dependencies
sudo apt install -y curl openssh-server ca-certificates tzdata perl
Add GitLab Repository
Add the GitLab repository to your server:
curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ee/script.deb.sh | sudo bash
Install GitLab
Install GitLab using the following command. Replace gitlab.example.com with your domain name:
sudo EXTERNAL_URL=”http://gitlab.example.com” apt install -y gitlab-ee
Configure GitLab
gitlab-ctl reconfigure
Access GitLab Web Interface
Open a web browser and navigate to your GitLab instance using the domain name you set during installation, e.g., http://gitlab.example.com. You will be prompted to set a new password for the root user.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed and configured GitLab on your Ubuntu server. GitLab provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing your software development lifecycle, from version control to continuous integration and deployment. For more advanced configurations and usage, refer to the official GitLab documentation.
