How to Install GitLab and Set Up Your First DevOps Project #gitlab #github #devops #homelab #ansible

In this video, you’ll learn how to install GitLab and set up your first self-hosted DevOps project from scratch.

I’ll walk through installing GitLab, optimizing it for better performance, and creating a project to store and lint your Ansible playbooks — perfect for getting started with infrastructure automation, version control, and CI/CD.

Whether you're building a Homelab, managing IT workflows, or exploring GitOps, this guide will help you get GitLab up and running quickly.
⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - System prep & required packages
00:40 - Add GitLab repo & install
01:20 - Optimize GitLab for performance
02:00 - First login & password setup
02:40 - Create a GitLab project
03:50 - Linting with ansible-lint
04:10 - Commit & push to GitLab
04:30 - Customize GitLab
04:45 - Outro

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#gitlab #selfhosting #devops #ci_cd #ansible #gitops #homelab #infrastructureascode #linuxadmin #sysadmin

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