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GitLab administration goes beyond creating repositories and managing pipelines.
A GitLab administrator is responsible for keeping the platform secure, available, properly configured, and reliable for engineering teams.
This guide covers practical administration, including:
• GitLab installation and configuration
• Users, groups, projects, and permissions
• Authentication and access control
• CI/CD runners and executor management
• Backup and restoration procedures
• Security and administrative settings
• Monitoring, logs, and troubleshooting
• Platform maintenance and upgrades
One important lesson: a working GitLab instance is not necessarily a production-ready GitLab instance.
You also need tested backups, controlled permissions, monitored runners, documented recovery procedures, and a reliable upgrade strategy.
Learn to administer the platform, not just use its features.
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