Get started with GitLab EKS Fargate Runners in 1 hour and zero code, Iteration 1

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using AWS Fargate-backed Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) for running GitLab Runners, addressing a long-standing demand from customers. It introduces a streamlined setup process that utilizes AWS CloudShell, Terraform, and EKS Blueprints, enabling users to quickly deploy GitLab Runners with enhanced scalability and flexibility. The tutorial highlights the challenges and solutions related to image management with AWS ECS and explores how EKS, by nature, can overcome these limitations. It also emphasizes the benefits of using a product-managed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) framework, like EKS Blueprints, for creating extensible and maintainable solutions. The guide demonstrates the ability to run multiple parallel jobs effectively, showcasing the potential for significant scalability, and discusses the trade-offs and costs associated with using Fargate. Additionally, it encourages contributions from the community to further enhance the project and adapt it to real-world scenarios.

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