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
- Go to your GitLab instance.
- Click New Project.
- Click Create blank project.
- Enter a Project Name.
- Select Private type so that the configuration and sensitive information can be kept private.
- Select Initialize repository with a README.
- Click Create Project.
Results
A blank Git repository is created where you can store the desired state of your Edge locations.
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