This section provides steps to create a Git repository in GitLab. GitLab is tested with the Edge Compute Stack service and provides a great option for organizations that have deployed or use a hosted version of GitLab.

Follow the procedure to create a GitLab repository to be used with the Edge Compute Stack service.

Prerequisites

You must have a GitLab account created. To create a GitLab account, go to your deployed URL for GitLab and create an account.

Procedure

  1. Go to your GitLab instance.
  2. Click New Project.
  3. Click Create blank project.
  4. Enter a Project Name.
  5. Select Private type so that the configuration and sensitive information can be kept private.
  6. Select Initialize repository with a README.
  7. Click Create Project.

Results

A blank Git repository is created where you can store the desired state of your Edge locations.

Figure 1. New GitLab Repository