Perform a Test Backup and Restore of GitLab

Updated

To verify that Git is set up correctly, perform a test backup and restore.

Back Up the Default Repository Group

  1. From the navigation pane, go to Protect > DevOps.

    The DevOps page appears.

  2. On the GitLab tab, click the GitLab app.

    The GitLab app page appears.

  3. On the Repository groups tab, in the row for the default repository group, click the action button action_button, and then click Back up.

    The Select backup level dialog box appears.

  4. Click OK.

Restore the Data From App

  1. From the navigation pane, go to Protect > DevOps.

    The DevOps page appears.

  2. On the GitLab tab, click the GitLab app.

    The GitLab app page appears.

  3. On the Repository groups tab, in the row for the default repository group you backed up, click the action button action_button, and then click Restore.

    The Backup Content page appears.

  4. Select the content, and then click Restore.

    The Restore options dialog box appears.

  5. Click Submit.