Proposed server purchase for GitLab.com

GitLab.com is planning to transition from cloud hosting to owning and managing its servers to enhance performance and cost-efficiency. The plan involves purchasing and configuring various hardware components such as chassis, servers, CPUs, memory, storage, and network equipment, with a focus on building a fault-tolerant and performant CephFS cluster. The initiative aims to accommodate the rapidly growing data needs, currently at 96TB, by utilizing high-density server configurations and a blend of SSD and HDD storage solutions for optimal performance. The strategy also includes the use of Kubernetes for workload distribution and a combination of Bcache and CephFS for storage efficiency. Networking will rely on dual 10Gbps connections to handle data access and replication, while backup solutions are being explored with options like Google Nearline and Bareos. The transition is motivated by a desire to reduce hosting costs, which are notably high in the cloud, and to provide scalability that aligns with GitLab's growth projections. Additionally, hosting facility features and installation logistics are being considered to ensure a seamless transition.

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