How to Install GitLab CI on Windows 10

GitLab CI is a continuous integration tool used to automate the build, test, and deployment processes of software development. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install GitLab CI on a Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 operating system
• Git installed on your machine
• A user account with administrative privileges

Step 1: Download GitLab Runner

1. Open your web browser and go to https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-ci/.
2. Click on the "Download GitLab Runner" button.
3. Choose the appropriate version for your Windows platform (64-bit or 32-bit).
4. Once the download is complete, extract the ZIP file to a suitable location on your machine.

Step 2: Install GitLab Runner

1. Open the command prompt by hitting the Win + R keys on your keyboard and typing "cmd" in the run dialog box.
2. Navigate to the directory where you extracted the GitLab Runner files by typing the following command: cd <directory>.
3. Register the GitLab Runner service by typing the following command: gitlab-runner.exe install --service gitlab-runner --locked=false.
4. Start the GitLab Runner service by typing the following command: gitlab-runner.exe start.

Step 3: Configure GitLab Runner

1. Open your web browser and log in to your GitLab account.
2. Go to the project where you want to use GitLab Runner and click on "Settings" in the left navigation bar.
3. Click on "CI/CD" in the settings menu.
4. Under the "Runners" section, click on "Set up a specific Runner manually".
5. Copy the registration token provided on the page.
6. Go back to the command prompt and type the following command to register the GitLab Runner to your project: gitlab-runner.exe register.
7. Follow the prompts and provide the relevant information when prompted, including the registration token you just copied.

Step 4: Verify GitLab Runner

1. After registering the GitLab Runner, go back to your project page in GitLab.
2. Click on "CI/CD" in the left navigation bar.
3. Under the "Runners" section, you should see the GitLab Runner you just registered with a status of "Active".
4. You can now use GitLab CI to automate your build, test, and deployment processes for your project.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GitLab CI on your Windows 10 machine and configured it for your GitLab project.

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