Intro
CI/CD Fundamentals
.gitlab-ci.yml Basics
GitLab Runners
GitLab Executors
Specific Runners
Artifacts
Documentation Generation
Monitoring
3.4. Runner Management Best Practices
- Security:
Runners should be secured to prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive data. Use secure connections (HTTPS, SSH) for runner registration and communication with GitLab. Regularly update the GitLab Runner software to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Scaling:
Consider scaling runners horizontally by adding more instances or vertically by upgrading hardware resources (CPU, memory, disk). Scalability ensures that the CI/CD pipeline can handle increased workload and maintain performance.
- Monitoring and Logging:
Monitor runner performance, job execution times, and resource utilization. Use logging and monitoring tools to troubleshoot issues, optimize pipeline efficiency.