Welcome to this tutorial on how to install GitLab on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa Linux. If you’re looking to set up GitLab on your Ubuntu system, you’re in the right place. We’ll guide you through the installation process step by step. Let’s get started!
What is GitLab?
GitLab is a complete DevOps platform tool that offers features like managed Git repositories, built-in CI/CD pipelines for applications, Kubernetes integration, and much more to help with software development. It is a web-based hosting tool that helps distribute source code remotely on a computer. GitLab has two versions: an enterprise edition that offers paid features, and a community edition that is open source and free.
How to Install GitLab on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa
- First, make sure all your system packages are up to date by running the following commands in the terminal:
- sudo apt update
- sudo apt upgrade
- sudo apt install ca-certificates curl openssh-server
- Next, we need to add the GitLab repository to your Ubuntu system. Run the following command in the terminal:
- curl -s https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/script.deb.sh | sudo bash
- Once the repository has been added, you can install GitLab CE on Ubuntu 20.04 by running the following commands:
- sudo apt update
- sudo apt install gitlab-ce
- After the installation is complete, you need to configure GitLab on your server. Edit the GitLab configuration file by running the following command:
- sudo nano /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb
- Inside the configuration file, you can set the hostname and other parameters according to your preferences.
- Save the changes to the configuration file and start the configuration process by running the following command:
- sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure
- Finally, start the GitLab services on your system by running the following command:
- sudo gitlab-ctl start
- You can also check the status of the services by running the following command:
- sudo gitlab-ctl status
Accessing GitLab
GitLab will be available on HTTP port 80 by default. Open your favorite browser and navigate to http://your-domain.com/ or http://your-server-ip. Since this is your first time accessing the web interface, you will be prompted to set the password for the administrative account. Enter the password and click “Change your password”. If you are using a firewall, make sure to open port 80 to enable control panel access.
Final Thoughts
Congratulations! You have successfully installed GitLab on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa Linux. GitLab offers a robust set of features to streamline your software development process. Feel free to explore the various functionalities and customize GitLab according to your needs. Enjoy coding and collaborating!
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