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Intro
CI/CD Fundamentals
Variables and Secrets in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
Variables and Secrets in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
Variable Usage in CI/CD Pipelines
Protected Variables
Masked variables
CI/CD Variable Security
Conclusion
git-vars package
Introduction to `git-vars`
Installing `git-vars` Locally
`git-vars` Configuration
Pulling Variables to Local
Pushing Variables to Local
Managing Project and Group level Environment Variables
Using Different Profiles
Role Based Access Control
Introduction to Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Implementing RBAC in GitLab
Best Practices for RBAC in GitLab
Conclusion
Protected Branches and Tags
Protected Branches and Tags in GitLab
Protected Branches and Tags in GitLab
Configuring Protected Branches in GitLab
Configuring Protected Tags in GitLab
Best Practices for Protected Branches and Tags
Conclusion
Security Templates
Security Templates in GitLab CI/CD
Security Templates in GitLab CI/CD
Types of Security Templates in GitLab
Auto DevOps Security Template
Secret Detection Template
Dependency Scanning Template
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Template
Best Practices for Using Security Templates
Conclusion
Artifact Management
Advanced Artifact Management in GitLab CI/CD
Introduction to Advanced Artifact Management
Introduction to Advanced Artifact Management
Sharing and Versioning
Conclusion

git-vars package

`git-vars` Configuration

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git-vars Configuration

To configure the git-vars package, you need to provide the necessary configuration details. By default, this configuration is stored in the .git-vars file. Typically, this file is located in the user’s home directory, i.e., /home//.git-vars.

Steps to Configure git-vars

1. Run the Configuration Command:

git-vars configure --profile <PROFILE_NAME>

2. Provide Required Information:

When you execute the above command, you will be prompted to provide the following details:

  • GitLab Access Token: This is your personal access token for authenticating with GitLab.
  • GitLab Repository URL: The URL of the GitLab repository you want to manage.
  • GitLab Scope: Specify the scope of your GitLab access. The options typically are:
    • project: For repository-specific configurations.
    • group: For configurations applicable to all repositories within a group.
    • instance: For configurations that apply across the entire GitLab instance.

3. Profile Management:

The --profile option allows you to define and store multiple configurations in a single .git-vars file. Each profile can hold different configurations, which is useful if you work with multiple repositories or GitLab instances.

4. Configuration File Location:

By default, the .git-vars file is located in the user’s home directory. If you wish to use a different location, you may need to specify that in the git-vars configuration or environment settings.

Additional Notes:

  • Access Token: Ensure that your GitLab access token has the necessary permissions for the actions you want to perform (e.g., read and write access to environment variables).
  • Repository URL: The URL should be in the correct format, typically something like https://gitlab.com/namespace/project.
  • Scope Choices: The scope selection determines what level of access and control git-vars will have. Ensure you choose the appropriate scope based on your needs.