GitLab is a powerful web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git repository manager with wiki, issue-tracking, and CI/CD pipeline features. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install GitLab on Rocky Linux 8.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies:

sudo dnf install -y curl policycoreutils openssh-server openssh-clients

Step 3: Enable and Start the SSH Service

GitLab requires SSH access, so enable and start the SSH service:

sudo systemctl enable sshd
sudo systemctl start sshd

Step 4: Add the GitLab Repository

Add the GitLab package repository:

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

Step 5: Install GitLab

Now, install GitLab using the following command:

sudo EXTERNAL_URL="http://gitlab.example.com" dnf install -y gitlab-ee

Replace gitlab.example.com with your actual domain name.

Step 6: Configure GitLab

After installation, configure GitLab:

sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure

Step 7: Access GitLab

Open your web browser and navigate to your GitLab instance:

http://gitlab.example.com

You should see the GitLab login page. The default username is root, and the password will be set during the initial setup.

Step 8: Secure GitLab with SSL (Optional)

For production environments, it's recommended to secure your GitLab installation with SSL. You can use Let's Encrypt or another SSL provider to obtain an SSL certificate and configure GitLab accordingly.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed GitLab on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful platform will help you manage your Git repositories and streamline your development workflow.

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