Configuring GitLab
Configuring GitLab is a breeze. The first thing you need to do is provide an administrator password. This can be done on the first page you get after starting it for the first time. After that, you get a Register or Sign In box, just like when you were visiting an actual website. Just create an account (the account will be stored on your VM, not on gitlab.com). You will not receive a confirmation email; apparently, this is a known issue at GitLab. From here on, you can create projects, collaborate with your team, and do everything Git was designed for.
Now, let's take her for a test drive! In GitLab, create a new project (it should be on the page right after you create an account). Pick a project name, such as test, and ...
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