GitLab: Why Developers Love It and Why You Should Consider GitLab-as-a-Service

GitLab is a beloved tool for countless developers. But why is it so popular, and why should you consider outsourcing its management to an expert with GitLab-as-a-Service? Let us tell you all about it.

What is GitLab?

If you are a developer or simply someone interested in development, you've likely heard of GitLab. GitLab is an open-source DevOps tool designed by a Dutch company that accelerates the software development process. What makes it truly remarkable is that it's an all-in-one platform. This means you can design, build, test, release, and secure software from one central point.

GitLab is designed to help teams collaborate more smoothly on the same application, increasing efficiency and productivity through automated processes. All the tools needed for the software development process are centralized on one platform: version control, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), code reviews, issue tracking, wikis, and more. Teams can also run automated tests and secure their code with built-in security checks, such as security scans and vulnerability management.

The Benefits of GitLab

First and foremost, GitLab is highly favored by the open-source community. Open source means that developers have access to the source code and can modify it to suit their specific needs. Other source code management (SCM) systems like BitBucket or GitHub are also very useful. However, BitBucket is not open source, and GitHub was recently acquired by Microsoft, prompting open-source enthusiasts to seek alternatives.

The biggest advantage of GitLab is that it simplifies collaboration between team members on an application. It centralizes the various tools needed for the development process, allowing developers to focus on building the application effectively.

Since it's an all-in-one solution, you don't need to switch between different tools and platforms to design, build, test, release, and secure your application. This not only makes the development process much more efficient but also reduces the chance of human error.

Maximize GitLab's Potential with GitLab-as-a-Service

While GitLab has numerous benefits, to fully leverage them, it's crucial to manage the GitLab environment properly. This can be challenging, especially if you lack the necessary knowledge and resources. Fortunately, there is a solution: GitLab-as-a-Service.

At Hosted Power, we are big fans of developers and aim to relieve them as much as possible. That's why we offer GitLab-as-a-Service. This means we make GitLab available for you and keep everything up-to-date, backed up, and proactively monitored. We do this based on our TurboStack® environment, allowing you to focus on developing your application without worrying about managing GitLab.

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Why Outsource Your GitLab Management?

• TurboStack® Speed: With GitLab-as-a-Service at Hosted Power, you benefit from incredibly fast deployments via CI/CD and GitLab runners. The environment is physically next to your production servers, enabling even faster deployments. All powered by our TurboStack® platform.
• Complete Freedom: You have full freedom in configuring your entire GitLab environment.
• Custom Domain Integration: Easily link your own domain name to your GitLab environment.
• Fair Pricing: At Hosted Power, you only pay for the resources you use, not per user or for large amounts of data.
• Data Security: Hosted Power ensures that your sensitive application code and data are stored within the EU.
• Managed Backups and Proactive Monitoring: We make backups of your GitLab environment and proactively monitor them to quickly resolve any potential issues.
• Easy Migration: Hosted Power provides assistance in migrating your existing GitLab environment to the TurboStack® environment.
• 24/7 Support: You can rely on our support day and night. At Hosted Power, we aim for the best service with a personal approach.

Ready to Get Started?

Are you excited to start using GitLab-as-a-Service, or do you have questions about GitLab, GitLab-as-a-Service, or our TurboStack®? Contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist you!