Upgrade from GitLab 7.1.1 to Recent Version

jfreak53 2020-04-29 20:09:10 UTC #1

Keywords: GitLab - Linux - How to - Upgrade
Description:
I have an old GitLab 7.1.1 running on CentOS 6.5, it's an older .run file from Bitnami.

https://cdn.microtronix-tech.com/imgs/Screenshot_at_2020-04-29_16-08-36.png

Going to the GitLab page now, there are no more download links for the run installer, only Cloud installs and VM instances.

I did find documentation on upgrading to 8 and so on versions, but without an installer, I don't see how this works.

Is there a way to upgrade this old stack to a recent version, and if so, where do I download Bitnami stacks now for GitLab?

Thanks!

jota 2020-04-30 08:06:38 UTC #2

Hi @jfreak53,

We changed the way we install and configure Gitlab in the version 8.16.3-0 (2017). We now use the official .deb and .rpm packages to install and configure the application and that's why we do not provide installers anymore. If you want to upgrade your installation, you will need to follow similar instructions to these ones

https://community.bitnami.com/t/upgrade-bitnami-gitlab-ce-version/48641/2?u=jota

and upgrade the application following the official guides of the application. If you don't want to use a cloud image or a virtual machine, you will need to get the official packages from the upstream project and install it in your CentOS machine in order to migrate the data and upgrade the application.

Happy to help!

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jfreak53 2020-04-30 12:04:47 UTC #3

Got it! Thanks for the clarification. I kind of figured that's what had happened but wanted to clarify before going down the route of manually doing that and loosing any data.

jsalmeron 2020-05-01 07:37:17 UTC #4

Hi,

Good to know! If you have more questions do not hesitate to open a new ticket

Best regards,

Javier J. Salmerón

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jsalmeron 2020-05-01 07:37:21 UTC #5

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