GitLab System Administration Training
This class covers configuration and maintenance tasks for a GitLab self-managed instance. This class is not intended for Gitlab.com customers. GitLab System Administration Training covers some features that are available in all three GitLab pricing tiers (Free, Premium, and Ultimate), some features that are only available in Premium and Ultimate, and a small number of features that are only available in Ultimate.
What you will learn
- Understand GitLab's architecture and system administration principles
- Navigate and configure settings in the GitLab Admin Area
- Utilize GitLab command-line utilities for administrative tasks
- Configure, perform, and restore backups
- Execute and validate GitLab upgrades
- Implement monitoring and logging for a GitLab instance
- Understand the concepts of High Availability and GitLab Geo
- Troubleshoot common issues using logs and metrics
Prerequisites
- Topics covered in the GitLab Fundamentals course or equivalent experience with Git and GitLab
- Computer with internet access and Git installed
Target audience
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 system administrators who serve as the GitLab platform owners for their organization, Anyone responsible for administering, monitoring, or troubleshooting a GitLab self-managed instance
Training Program
8 modules to master the fundamentals
Topics covered
- →GitLab overview
- →GitLab application architecture
- →Introduction to reference architectures
Topics covered
- →Review the GitLab Admin Area
- →UI based configuration options
Topics covered
- →Using gitlab-ctl, GitLab Rails console, and psql
Topics covered
- →Configuring backup processes
- →Backing up to remote object storage
- →Restore procedures
Topics covered
- →Procedures for GitLab upgrades
- →Validating upgrades
Topics covered
- →Monitoring instances with Prometheus
- →Monitoring and log collection with Grafana
Topics covered
- →Discuss high level architecture of high availability
- →Discuss process for configuring GitLab Geo
Topics covered
- →Discuss common troubleshooting processes
- →Tracing logs and metrics
Quality Process
SFEIR Institute's commitment: an excellence approach to ensure the quality and success of all our training programs. Learn more about our quality approach
- Lectures / Theoretical Slides — Presentation of concepts using visual aids (PowerPoint, PDF).
- Technical Demonstration (Demos) — The instructor performs a task or procedure while students observe.
- Guided Labs — Guided practical exercises on software, hardware, or technical environments.
The achievement of training objectives is evaluated at multiple levels to ensure quality:
- Continuous Knowledge Assessment : Verification of knowledge throughout the training via participatory methods (quizzes, practical exercises, case studies) under instructor supervision.
- Progress Measurement : Comparative self-assessment system including an initial diagnostic to determine the starting level, followed by a final evaluation to validate skills development.
- Quality Evaluation : End-of-session satisfaction questionnaire to measure the relevance and effectiveness of the training as perceived by participants.
Upcoming sessions
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- Private or custom session
- On-site or remote