GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals
Course Duration
1 Day
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
GitLab Certified Associate certification or equivalent GitLab knowledge is recommended prior to attending this course.
Course Description
The course is customized for your specific deployment of GitLab. It covers basic installation, configuration, and maintenance tasks for a GitLab self-managed instance. This course is not intended for gitlab.com customers. GitLab System Administration Basic 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.
Learning Objectives
- Install GitLab
- Configure basic settings
- Add and remove users and adjust settings
- View and track user permission levels and changes made to these
- Manage user access via integrations with external authentication and authorization providers
- Configure and test optional settings and integrations
- Perform backups, restores, and upgrades
Course Outline
Course Topics
- GitLab Workflow Components
- Planning a Project
- The Plan Stage: Project Management
- GitLab Organization – Groups, Projects, and Issues, oh my!
- Organizing the Work
- Planning the Work
- Doing the Work
- Document the Work
- GitLab Agile Planning Structures
- Issues: The Starting Point for your Workflow
- Issues Keep Everyone Connected and Synchronized
- What Can you Expect on an Issue Page?
- Hands-On Lab: Issues and Labels
- Hands-On Lab: Quick Actions
- Why Milestones are Important
- The Use of Kanban Boards
- GitLab's Service Desk
- Utilizing Wikis
- Hands-On Lab : Create a Wiki Page
- Hands-On Lab : Epics and Kanban Boards
- Project Management Review Quiz
- Hands-On Lab : Practice Lab 1
- Hands-On Lab : Practice Lab 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals course cover?
This course covers GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals training?
IT Dojo's GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals training is 1 Day. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time — students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
GitLab Certified Associate certification or equivalent GitLab knowledge is recommended prior to attending this course.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer-sponsored — your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule GitLab SysAdmin Fundamentals for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.