GitLab is a popular DevOps tool used for managing repositories, continuous integration, and deployment. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps to install GitLab on Linux Mint latest version.
Before proceeding with the installation process, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
First, before installing any package, it is good to update the system and ensure that all packages are up to date. You can use the following command to update your system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
To successfully run GitLab, you need to install some required packages, including:
You can install all the dependencies by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install -y curl openssh-server postfix ca-certificates tzdata
After installing the dependencies, you are now ready to install GitLab.
For this tutorial, we will use the GitLab package from GitLab's official website.
First, add the GitLab package server to your system by running the following command:
curl -sS https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/script.deb.sh | sudo bash
Once the GitLab package server is added successfully, install GitLab using the following command:
sudo apt-get install gitlab-ce
After installing GitLab, you need to configure GitLab by editing the configuration file. The configuration file is located at /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb.
Open the /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb file using your favorite text editor:
sudo nano /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb
In the configuration file, uncomment the following lines and set the external URL to your server's domain name or IP:
## Uncomment and set to the external URL of your GitLab instance.
external_url 'https://gitlab.example.com'
Next, you need to configure GitLab network. In the /etc/gitlab/gitlab.rb file edit the following lines to enable HTTPS and add trusted proxies, if applicable:
nginx['redirect_http_to_https'] = true
nginx['proxy_set_headers'] = {
'X-Forwarded-Proto' => 'https',
'X-Forwarded-Ssl' => 'on'
}
After making the changes, save and close the file.
After you have made the necessary configurations, you need to reconfigure GitLab using the following command:
sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure
After installing and configuring GitLab, you can access it through your web browser by entering https://your-server-domain-name-or-ip in the URL bar.
When you access GitLab for the first time, you will be prompted to set a new password. After that, you can log in to GitLab and start using it.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed GitLab on your Linux Mint server.
In this tutorial, we have explained the steps to install GitLab on Linux Mint latest version. By following this tutorial, you can set up a DevOps environment with GitLab, which includes version control, continuous integration, and deployment.
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