Amazon Linux 2 support and distro-specific packages for GitLab

GitLab is preparing for the official support of Amazon Linux 2, with its Distribution Engineering team developing distro-specific packages available for x86 and Graviton ARM architectures starting with GitLab Version 15.0. Amazon Linux 2 offers a modern application environment with long-term support, and GitLab's move to support it aligns with this by enabling specific packages for easier development and testing. Previously, users employing Amazon Linux 2 had to use a workaround to access EL7 packages, which will be phased out with the release of GitLab 15.3.0. This update ensures that future Amazon Linux 2 yum requests will automatically receive the correct packages, with GitLab also providing a transitional script to help users align their automation with the new packages. The release of GitLab 15.3.0 marks a significant shift as users can test and migrate to these updates, ensuring seamless integration without disrupting existing systems. As GitLab transitions to Amazon Linux 2 specific packages, automated systems requiring older versions must be adjusted to prevent disruptions, with GitLab offering scripts to aid in the transition.

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