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Area Of Work: Amazon Cloud
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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