How to install GitLab server on VM virtual machine

Install the GitLab server on the VM virtual machine

GitLab is a Git-based code hosting and version control tool that provides a complete solution to manage and monitor code modifications. If you need a reliable code hosting and version control solution, GitLab may be your best choice.

In order to make code hosting more convenient and reliable, many teams deploy GitLab on virtual machines, because virtual machines can provide a stable and efficient operating environment. Next we will introduce how to install the GitLab server on the VM virtual machine.

1. First, we need to install the Debian operating system in the VM virtual machine, because GitLab is developed based on Ruby on Rails, and Debian has a rich Ruby development environment. Run the following command to install the Debian system:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y curl openssh-server ca-certificates postfix

2. Add the official GitLab PPA repository.

curl https://packages.gitlab.com/gpg.key | sudo apt-key add -
curl -sS https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/script.deb.sh | sudo bash

3. Run the following command to install the GitLab server. Here we are installing the Community Edition version.

sudo EXTERNAL_URL="http://gitlab.example.com" apt-get install gitlab-ce

Note: http://gitlab.example.com here is the access address of GitLab and can be changed according to actual needs.

4. After the installation is complete, visit http://gitlab.example.com to enter the homepage of the GitLab server and log in to the management console.

We have successfully installed the GitLab server on the VM virtual machine. You can now use the service to host code and manage version control. If you need a more in-depth understanding of the use and configuration of GitLab, you can refer to GitLab's official documentation and discover more surprises in subsequent use and maintenance!

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