Why we are not leaving the cloud

In late 2016, GitLab considered transitioning from cloud-based infrastructure to bare metal servers, driven by potential cost savings and performance improvements. Despite initial plans to move to bare metal, GitLab ultimately decided to remain in the cloud, influenced by community feedback and the complexities associated with managing dedicated hardware. The debate highlighted challenges such as cost implications, infrastructure management, and the need for scalability. Community input underscored concerns about cloud performance, network design, and the trade-offs between cloud and bare metal solutions. GitLab's approach evolved to focus on optimizing cloud infrastructure using solutions like Gitaly to enhance Git access efficiency and scalability. The decision underscored a commitment to maintaining a stable and scalable environment while leveraging community insights to refine their architecture.

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