Setting up a Private GitLab Instance with Docker on Synology (DSM 7.2.1)

Setting up a Private GitLab Instance on Synology DSM 7.2.1 using Docker

In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to set up a private GitLab instance on a Synology NAS running DSM 7.2.1 using Docker. We will cover the key concepts and provide detailed instructions to help you get started.

Prerequisites

• A Synology NAS running DSM 7.2.1 or later
• Docker installed on the Synology NAS
• Basic knowledge of Git and GitLab

Setting up the GitLab Container

To set up the GitLab container, follow these steps:

1. Open the Docker app on your Synology NAS.
2. Click on the "Registry" tab and search for "gitlab/gitlab-ce" in the search bar.
3. Once you have found the "gitlab/gitlab-ce" image, click on it and then click on the "Download" button to download the image.
4. After the image has been downloaded, click on the "Container" tab and then click on the "Create" button to create a new container.
5. In the "Create Container" window, select the "gitlab/gitlab-ce" image and then configure the following settings:

• Container Name: Enter a name for the container.
• Version: Select the version of GitLab you want to use.
• Network Mode: Select "Bridge" as the network mode.
• Port Settings: Map the following ports:
• 80 (HTTP): 5000
• 443 (HTTPS): 5001
• Volume Settings: Create the following volumes:
• /var/opt/gitlab: /volume1/docker/gitlab/config
• /var/log/gitlab: /volume1/docker/gitlab/logs
• /var/lib/gitlab: /volume1/docker/gitlab/data
• Environment Variables: Set the following environment variables:
• TZ: Enter your timezone
• GITLAB_OMNIBUS_CONFIG: Enter the following configuration:

Note: Replace "gitlab.example.com" with the domain name or IP address of your Synology NAS.

11. Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab and then configure the following settings:

• Restart Policy: Select "always" as the restart policy.
• Memory Limit: Set a memory limit if necessary.
• Privileged: Check the "Privileged" checkbox.

Once you have configured the settings, click on the "Apply" button to create the container.

Accessing the GitLab Instance

After the container has been created, you can access the GitLab instance by opening a web browser and navigating to the following URL:

Note: Replace "gitlab.example.com" with the domain name or IP address of your Synology NAS.

In this article, we have provided a detailed guide on how to set up a private GitLab instance on a Synology NAS running DSM 7.2.1 using Docker. By following the steps outlined in this article, you will be able to create a private GitLab instance that you can use to manage your code repositories.

References

• How to Set Up a Private GitLab Instance on Synology DSM 7.2.1 Using Docker
• GitLab Omnibus Docker Documentation
• Synology DSM Docker Documentation