How to Install GitLab and Set Up Your First DevOps Project #gitlab #github #devops #homelab #ansible

In this video, you’ll learn how to install GitLab and set up your first self-hosted DevOps project from scratch. I’ll walk through installing GitLab, optimizing it for better performance, and creating a project to store and lint your Ansible playbooks — perfect for getting started with infrastructure automation, version control, and CI/CD. Whether you're building a Homelab, managing IT workflows, or exploring GitOps, this guide will help you get GitLab up and running quickly. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - System prep & required packages 00:40 - Add GitLab repo & install 01:20 - Optimize GitLab for performance 02:00 - First login & password setup 02:40 - Create a GitLab project 03:50 - Linting with ansible-lint 04:10 - Commit & push to GitLab 04:30 - Customize GitLab 04:45 - Outro 🔧 Resources: GitLab Docs: https://docs.gitlab.com Full Setup Guide: https://github.com/HomeSecExplorer/videos/blob/main/BasicGitLab.md Doc's https://github.com/HomeSecExplorer 📌 Hashtags: #gitlab #selfhosting #devops #ci_cd #ansible #gitops #homelab #infrastructureascode #linuxadmin #sysadmin Tags: GitLab, GitLab CE, self-hosted GitLab, GitLab install tutorial, GitLab setup, GitLab for Homelab, DevOps, self-hosting, GitLab CI, GitLab CI CD, GitOps, Ansible, Ansible playbook, ansible-lint, infrastructure as code, system automation, GitLab beginner tutorial, homelab DevOps, GitLab server, GitLab project, Linux admin, self hosted DevOps tools, GitLab on Linux, GitLab guide, sysadmin tools