Installing GitLab on Ubuntu 22.04

GitLab is a web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a complete set of features for managing software development processes. It offers a repository manager, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, code review, and more.

To install GitLab on Ubuntu 22.04, follow the steps below:

1. Update the system packages:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install the required dependencies:

   sudo apt install curl openssh-server ca-certificates postfix

3. Add the GitLab repository:

   curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ee/script.deb.sh | sudo bash

4. Install GitLab:

   sudo EXTERNAL_URL="http://your-domain-name-or-ip" apt install gitlab-ee

5. Configure GitLab:

   sudo nano /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb

   In the configuration file, update the following line with your domain name or IP address:

   external_url 'http://your-domain-name-or-ip'

   Save the file and exit the editor.
6. Reconfigure GitLab:

   sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure

7. Access GitLab: Open a web browser and navigate to the URL you configured in the previous steps. You will see the GitLab login page.

That's it! You have successfully installed GitLab on Ubuntu 22.04. You can now start using GitLab to manage your software development projects.