Creating a Git Repository in GitHub

This section provides steps to create a Git repository in GitHub. GitHub is tested with the Edge Compute Stack service and provides a great option if you want to use a cloud based Git repository.

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

Procedure

1. Go to https://github.com/.
2. Create a new GitHub account or log into your existing GitHub account.
3. From the GitHub home page, click Start a new repository to create a blank repository.
4. Enter a name for your repository.
5. To deny public access to configurations and secrets, set the repository type to Private.
6. Under the Initialize this repository with: section, click Add a README file.
7. Click Create a new repository.

Results

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

Figure 1. New GitHub Repository