How to install GitLab CI on Kali Linux Latest?

In this tutorial, we will be discussing the steps required to install GitLab CI on Kali Linux Latest. GitLab CI is a continuous integration tool that allows you to automate your testing and deployment processes.

Prerequisites

  • Kali Linux Latest installation
  • Root access to the system
  • Stable internet connection

Step 1: Install GitLab CE

Before installing GitLab CI, we need to install GitLab CE. To install GitLab CE on Kali Linux, follow the steps given below:

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Type in the following command to install the dependencies:

    sudo apt-get install -y curl openssh-server ca-certificates tzdata perl

  3. Type in the following command to add the GitLab repository to your system:

    curl https://packages.gitlab.com/install/repositories/gitlab/gitlab-ce/script.deb.sh | sudo bash

  4. Type in the following command to install GitLab CE:

    sudo apt-get install gitlab-ce

  5. Once the installation is complete, restart the GitLab service:

    sudo systemctl restart gitlab-runsvdir.service

  6. Type in the IP address of your server in your web browser, followed by /users/sign_in. For example:

    http://<your_ip_address>/users/sign_in

  7. Create an admin account and complete the initial setup process.

Step 2: Install GitLab CI

To install GitLab CI on Kali Linux, follow the steps given below:

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Type in the following command to install GitLab CI:

    sudo apt-get install gitlab-ci-multi-runner

  3. Once the installation is complete, configure GitLab CI using the following command:

    sudo gitlab-ci-multi-runner register

  4. Follow the prompts to configure GitLab CI. You will need to enter the URL of your GitLab instance, as well as a registration token that can be generated from the GitLab web interface.

  5. Once the registration is complete, start the GitLab CI runner using the following command:

    sudo gitlab-ci-multi-runner start

  6. Verify that the GitLab CI runner is running by typing in the following command:

    sudo gitlab-ci-multi-runner status

  7. You can now use GitLab CI to automate your testing and deployment processes.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we discussed the steps required to install GitLab CI on Kali Linux Latest. By following these steps, you can set up GitLab CI and start automating your testing and deployment processes.