GitLab is a web-based Git repository manager that provides continuous integration, continuous deployment, and other code management features. It is used by many developers worldwide to manage their code and collaborate with their team. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing GitLab on Kali Linux Latest.
Before starting with this tutorial, make sure you have the following:
First, open the terminal and run the following commands to update your system packages and repositories.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Next, install the required dependencies for GitLab by running the following command.
sudo apt install curl openssh-server ca-certificates postfix
During installation, you will be prompted to configure postfix for your GitLab instance. Select the Internet Site option and enter the domain name for your GitLab instance.
Now, download the GitLab repository package and install it by running the following commands.
curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ee/script.deb.sh | sudo bash
sudo apt install gitlab-ee
This will download and install the GitLab package on your system.
Once installed, configure GitLab by editing the configuration file located at /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb. You can use any text editor to make changes to the file.
sudo nano /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb
In the configuration file, locate the following lines, uncomment them and replace them with your own configurations.
external_url 'http://your-domain.com'
Save and close the file.
After configuring GitLab, run the reconfigure command to apply the changes.
sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure
This may take a few minutes to complete depending on your system's specifications.
Once the installation is complete, access GitLab by navigating to the IP address or domain name of your GitLab instance in your web browser. Enter the default username and password, which is root and 5iveL!fe respectively, to log in.
In this tutorial, we have covered the steps required to install GitLab on Kali Linux Latest. With GitLab up and running, you can now create your own repositories and start managing your code with ease.
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