How to install Gitlab Omnibus in CentOS 7
Gitlab Omnibus installation in CentOS 7
GitLab is a web-based repository manager for teams collaboration. It is used to create, edit new projects and merge finished code into the existing projects. Installation of Gitlab Omnibus is explained in this tutorial.
Advantages
- Secured codes.
- Improved milestones.
- Status availability.
- Supports GUI.
- Control over the repository.
- Snippet supports.
To install Gitlab
Before installing gitlab community edition, install the following dependency packages.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# yum install curl policycoreutils openssh-server openssh-clients
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
* base: centos.excellmedia.net
* epel: ftp.riken.jp
* extras: centos.excellmedia.net
* updates: centos.excellmedia.net
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
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Verifying : openssh-6.4p1-8.el7.x86_64 11/14
Verifying : openssh-clients-6.4p1-8.el7.x86_64 12/14
Verifying : policycoreutils-python-2.2.5-11.el7.x86_64 13/14
Verifying : libcurl-7.29.0-19.el7.x86_64 14/14
Updated:
curl.x86_64 0:7.29.0-25.el7.centos openssh-clients.x86_64 0:6.6.1p1-25.el7_2 openssh-server.x86_64 0:6.6.1p1-25.el7_2 policycoreutils.x86_64 0:2.2.5-20.el7
Dependency Updated:
libcurl.x86_64 0:7.29.0-25.el7.centos openssh.x86_64 0:6.6.1p1-25.el7_2 policycoreutils-python.x86_64 0:2.2.5-20.el7
Complete!
Utilise the following command to Start and enable the sshd services.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl enable sshd [root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl start sshd
Run the following command to install postfix
[root@linuxhelp ~]# yum install postfix
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
* base: centos.excellmedia.net
* epel: epel.mirror.net.in
* extras: centos.excellmedia.net
* updates: centos.excellmedia.net
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
---> Package postfix.x86_64 2:2.10.1-6.el7 will be installed
--> Finished Dependency Resolution
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Running transaction
Installing : 2:postfix-2.10.1-6.el7.x86_64 1/1
Verifying : 2:postfix-2.10.1-6.el7.x86_64 1/1
Installed:
postfix.x86_64 2:2.10.1-6.el7
Complete!
Start and enable the postfix services.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl enable postfix [root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl start postfix
Instead of using Postfix you can also use Sendmail
Add the http service to firewall
[root@linuxhelp ~]# firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https Success [root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl reload firewalld
Add the GitLab package server and install the package
Install the repository through a piped script
[root@linuxhelp ~]# curl -sS https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/script.rpm.sh | sudo bash
Detected operating system as centos/7.
Checking for curl...
Detected curl...
Downloading repository file: https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/config_file.repo?os=centos& dist=7& source=script
done.
Installing pygpgme to verify GPG signatures...
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
gitlab_gitlab-ce-source/signature
Retrieving key from https://packages.gitlab.com/gitlab/gitlab-ce/gpgkey
Importing GPG key 0xE15E78F4:
Userid : " GitLab B.V. (package repository signing key) < packages@gitlab.com> "
Fingerprint: 1a4c 919d b987 d435 9396 38b9 1421 9a96 e15e 78f4
From : https://packages.gitlab.com/gitlab/gitlab-ce/gpgkey
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Generating yum cache for gitlab_gitlab-ce...
Importing GPG key 0xE15E78F4:
Userid : " GitLab B.V. (package repository signing key) < packages@gitlab.com> "
Fingerprint: 1a4c 919d b987 d435 9396 38b9 1421 9a96 e15e 78f4
From : https://packages.gitlab.com/gitlab/gitlab-ce/gpgkey
The repository is setup! You can now install packages.
Then install gitlab community edition by using the following command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# yum install gitlab-ce
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
* base: centos.excellmedia.net
* epel: ftp.yzu.edu.tw
* extras: centos.excellmedia.net
* updates: centos.excellmedia.net
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
---> Package gitlab-ce.x86_64 0:8.9.6-ce.0.el7 will be installed
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gitlab:
gitlab: For a comprehensive list of configuration options please see the Omnibus GitLab readme
gitlab: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/blob/master/README.md
gitlab:
It looks like GitLab has not been configured yet skipping the upgrade script.
Verifying : gitlab-ce-8.9.6-ce.0.el7.x86_64 1/1
Installed:
gitlab-ce.x86_64 0:8.9.6-ce.0.el7
Complete!
Configure and start GitLab
Now start the configuration by using the gitlab-ctl command.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# gitlab-ctl reconfigure
Open the browser and navigate to https://< IP_address>
On first visit, it automatically redirects to the password reset screen. Provide the password for administrative account (root).
Enter the username and password for administrative account (root).
Now you can start adding projects or groups.
Q
Is there a max size (disk size) per project in Gitlab?
A
Projects have no limit in disk size. The size of each project is listed in the projects overview in the admin panel in Gitlab.
Q
Why after installation I am getting site can't be reached error?
A
Make sure you have added http service in firewalld
and the configuration.
and the configuration.
Q
Does GitLab provide project templates?
A
There are no project templates in GitLab at the moment.
Q
Do you have syntax coloring? For which languages? Is it extensible?
A
GitLab uses the rouge ruby library for syntax highlighting. Rouge supports 77 languages and counting, including Ruby, JavaScript, Swift, Go, C++, and Haskell.
Q
Does GitLab support a search engine based on Elasticsearch or alike?
A
GitLab EE allows to leverage the search capabilities of Elasticsearch.