How to Install Gitblit on Fedora CoreOS Latest

In this tutorial, we will be installing Gitblit on Fedora CoreOS Latest. Gitblit is an open-source, pure Java stack for managing, viewing, and serving Git repositories.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

  • A running instance of Fedora CoreOS Latest
  • An internet connection

Step 1: Installing Gitblit

  1. Connect to your Fedora CoreOS instance using Secure Shell (SSH) or any other terminal emulator.
  2. Update the package repository:
$ sudo dnf update -y
  1. Install the Gitblit package:
$ sudo dnf install -y gitblit

Step 2: Configuring Gitblit

  1. Open the Gitblit configuration file, gitblit.properties, using your favorite text editor:
$ sudo vi /etc/gitblit.properties
  1. Modify the following properties, based on your requirements:
  • server.httpPort: The port Gitblit will listen on for HTTP requests. By default, it is set to 8080.
  • server.httpsPort: The port Gitblit will listen on for HTTPS requests. By default, it is set to 8443.
  • server.storePassword: The password used to encrypt the Gitblit storage. By default, it is set to password.
  • http.autoRedirectSecure: Automatically redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS requests. By default, it is set to true.
  1. Save and close the file.

Step 3: Starting Gitblit

  1. Start the Gitblit service:
$ sudo systemctl start gitblit
  1. Verify that the Gitblit service is running:
$ sudo systemctl status gitblit

Step 4: Accessing Gitblit

  1. Open your web browser and go to http://[your-server-ip]:8080 to access Gitblit.
  2. You can also access Gitblit using HTTPS by going to https://[your-server-ip]:8443.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Gitblit on Fedora CoreOS Latest. You can now manage, view, and serve Git repositories using Gitblit. Enjoy!