Gitlab CI Architecture (cont.)

Local Runner Architecture:

• Repositories on https://git.randomhouse.com

• Runners installed on destination servers

• Build occurs locally in temp directory on destination server

• "Productionalized" code moved locally into proper location on server

!!! Not the preferred approach !!!

• Less Secure

• Must maintain each destination runner

• Destination servers "get dirty" during build

• Improper separation of automated tools

  • Red Hat Satellite Server for Software package dependencies

  • Server configuration managed via SaltStack

• Does not promote proper separation of Application from Operating System

• Troubleshooting more complex