Installing GitLab on Ubuntu 18.04

GitLab is a web-based DevOps platform that provides a complete toolchain for managing code repositories, continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring. It offers a powerful alternative to platforms like GitHub, allowing users to host their own Git repositories, build pipelines, and collaborate on projects easily. GitLab offers a self-hosted solution, which gives users control over their data and allows for customization according to their specific needs.

Installation Steps

sudo apt update

sudo apt install curl openssh-server ca-certificates postfix

The installation process will prompt you to configure postfix. Select "Internet Site" and press Enter. Then, provide the system mail name (e.g., yourdomain.com).

curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ee/script.deb.sh | sudo bash
sudo EXTERNAL_URL="http://your_domain_or_ip" apt-get install gitlab-ee

Replace "your_domain_or_ip" with your server's IP address or domain name.

sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure

Visit the URL defined in the "EXTERNAL_URL" during the installation process (e.g., http://your_domain_or_ip). You will be prompted to set the password for the administrator account.

1. Update the system packages:
2. Install the required dependencies:
3. Add the GitLab package repository and install GitLab:
4. Configure GitLab and start the service:
5. Access GitLab on a web browser:

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GitLab on your Ubuntu 18.04 server. You can now start creating projects, inviting collaborators, and leveraging GitLab's powerful features for managing your codebase.