Upgrade Service Summary

  • Falling behind the latest GitLab version.
  • Managing GitLab upgrades is time-consuming and detracts from value creation.
  • Risk of security vulnerabilities and missing key functionality due to outdated versions.
  • Performance issues affecting the developer experience.
  • Migrate to the latest GitLab version with reference architecture.
  • OTTRA manages all future upgrades and patches.
  • Enhances developer experience by avoiding security and performance issues.
  • Full control of data and infrastructure.

Challenges

Outcomes

Cost

  • Base cost: £2,000/month for single instance; £3,000/month for high availability.
  • £2 per user/month.

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What is the Upgrade Service?

  • Migrates old GitLab instances to the latest version using reference architecture.
  • OTTRA manages all future upgrades and patches.
  • Ensures improved performance and security.
  • Customer retains full control over data.
  • Includes installation of GitLab reference architecture on customer's AWS or GCP accounts.
  • Provides enhanced developer experience by resolving performance issues.
  • Avoids security vulnerabilities and missing functionalities.

The Upgrade Service Process

  • Initial assessment of the current GitLab instance and its version.
  • Customer provides cloud resources (AWS or GCP).
  • OTTRA migrates to a new instance with reference architecture and the latest GitLab version.
  • OTTRA manages all future upgrades and patches.
  • The customer retains control over data and chooses the datacenter location.
  • Regular updates and security patches are applied by OTTRA.
  • Continuous performance monitoring and adjustments as needed.

The Upgrade Service Value

  • Ensures GitLab is always up-to-date with the latest features and security patches.
  • Reduces time and effort spent on managing upgrades and patches.
  • Eliminates the risk of security vulnerabilities and performance issues.
  • Enhances developer experience with improved stability and functionality.
  • The customer retains control over data and infrastructure.
  • Provides a seamless migration to a new GitLab instance with reference architecture.
  • Frees up internal resources to focus on core business activities.
  • Offers a predictable and manageable cost structure.

How Much is It?

£2,000/month for single instance or £3,000/month for high availability.
+ £2 per user per month.

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