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GitLab Omnibus packages now include GitLab CI

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Jacob Vosmaer
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274
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2
Language
English
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Summary

In February, GitLab simplified its installation process with the introduction of Omnibus packages, and now these packages also incorporate the GitLab CI Coordinator, streamlining CI/CD integration with GitLab servers. To utilize this feature, users need to download the latest Omnibus package, configure a DNS record, update the configuration file, and reconfigure the server to have a fully integrated CI Coordinator. This setup allows users to establish GitLab CI Runners for build processes, and the documentation is available in the Omnibus-GitLab repository. The standard configuration requires about 500MB of RAM, utilizing bundled components like Ruby, Postgres, NGINX, and Redis, thus adding only 20MB to the package downloads. The integration ensures that GitLab CI operates seamlessly within the GitLab environment without being noticeable if not in use.

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