{"id":2441,"date":"2025-11-05T21:27:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T15:50:51","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-gitlab-on-rocky-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-gitlab-on-rocky-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 GitLab on Rocky Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GitLab<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n

sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n
Install the necessary dependencies:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y curl policycoreutils openssh-server openssh-clients<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 3: Enable and Start the SSH Service<\/h2>\n
GitLab requires SSH access, so enable and start the SSH service:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl enable sshd\r\nsudo systemctl start sshd<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 4: Add the GitLab Repository<\/h2>\n
Add the GitLab package repository:<\/p>\n
curl https:\/\/packages.gitlab.com\/install\/repositories\/gitlab\/gitlab-ee\/script.rpm.sh | sudo bash<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 5: Install GitLab<\/h2>\n
Now, install GitLab using the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo EXTERNAL_URL=\"http:\/\/gitlab.example.com\" dnf install -y gitlab-ee<\/code><\/pre>\n
Replace gitlab.example.com<\/code> with your actual domain name.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Configure GitLab<\/h2>\n
After installation, configure GitLab:<\/p>\n
sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 7: Access GitLab<\/h2>\n
Open your web browser and navigate to your GitLab instance:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/gitlab.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
You should see the GitLab login page. The default username is root<\/code>, and the password will be set during the initial setup.<\/p>\n
Step 8: Secure GitLab with SSL (Optional)<\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
You have successfully installed GitLab on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful platform will help you manage your Git repositories and streamline your development workflow.<\/p>\n
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Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n
Website:<\/strong> Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n
\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance Windows VPS<\/strong> and Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n
His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, Proxmox VE<\/strong>, Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n
Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n
If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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