Migrating Gitlab
LANCER
Lancer :
Ideal for quick, focused engagements
Team: ≤ 2 resources
Duration: ≤ 3 weeks
Indicative Budget: ≤ $3,000 USD*
Use Cases: MVPs, prototypes, simple websites, bug-fix sprints
Indicative Pricing: ~$15–$25/hr per resource*
Growth :
Best suited for growing products or structured builds
Team: 2–5 resources
Duration: Up to 4 months
Indicative Budget: Up to $30,000 USD*
Use Cases: Feature-rich web apps, integrations, custom dashboards
Indicative Pricing: ~$15–$35/hr per resource*
Enterprise :
Tailored for high-scale, complex or long-term initiatives
Team: 5+ resources
Duration: More than 4 months
Indicative Budget: Starts from $30,000+ USD*
Use Cases: End-to-end platforms, SaaS products, compliance-heavy systems
Indicative Pricing: ~$25–$50/hr depending on roles*
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Project Description
A global technology firm managing development across multiple GitLab environments needed a reliable way to consolidate scattered repositories. The client approached the platform for a structured migration strategy that would retain contribution history, minimize downtime, and support tier-specific requirements across GitLab.com, GitLab Self-Managed, and GitLab Dedicated.
Scope Of Work
The client sought a solution from Oodles to centralize GitLab projects and groups across multiple platforms without data loss. It involved direct transfers, group migrations, and supported import sources, all tailored to work within the Free, Premium, and Ultimate tiers of GitLab environments.
Our Solution
To streamline the client’s migration journey, a tailored strategy was designed to support a seamless transition between GitLab instances while maintaining data integrity.
Key implementation steps included:
- Direct Transfer Execution: Utilized GitLab's native direct transfer feature to migrate groups and projects between or within GitLab instances, preserving structure and contribution history.
- File-Based Export and Import: Implemented GitLab's file export/import functionality for projects where direct transfer was not applicable.
- Multi-Tier Compatibility Handling: Adapted the migration flow for the specific needs across GitLab.com, GitLab Self-Managed, and GitLab Dedicated platforms.
- Pre-Migration Mapping and Validation: Assessed and mapped group hierarchies, user roles, and permissions.
- Staged Testing and Dry Runs: Conducted controlled trial runs to detect potential inconsistencies.
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