Recipe: gitlab::gitlab-rails

To install and configure GitLab using the gitlab-rails recipe, you can follow these steps:

1. Prepare your server by installing the required dependencies. The following packages are necessary: curl, openssh-server, ca-certificates, and postfix. Install them using the package manager of your operating system.

2. Add the GitLab package repository to your server. For example, on Ubuntu, you can use the following command:

   curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ee/script.deb.sh | sudo bash

3. Install GitLab using the gitlab-rails recipe. Run the following command:

   sudo EXTERNAL_URL="https://gitlab.example.com" apt-get install gitlab-ee

Replace "https://gitlab.example.com" with the actual URL where you want to access GitLab.

4. Once the installation is complete, GitLab will be running on your server. You can access it by visiting the URL you specified in the previous step.

5. During the first visit, you will be prompted to set up an initial password for the admin account. Follow the instructions to complete the setup.

Note: The above steps provide a basic installation of GitLab using the gitlab-rails recipe. Depending on your requirements, you may need additional configuration or customization.

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to GitLab's official documentation for troubleshooting and further guidance.