Google Cloud has announced a new integration with GitLab, aiming to simplify deploying applications to Google Cloud. This integration leverages GitLab CI/CD and Cloud Deploy to automate the software delivery process from code commit to production release on Cloud Run.
This integration offers several benefits, including:
* **Authentication:** The integration leverages workload identity federation, enabling secure authorization and authentication for GitLab workloads, such as CI/CD jobs, with Google Cloud.
* **Artifact Registry:** The integration lets you upload GitLab artifacts to Artifact Registry and access them from the GitLab UI.
* **Cloud Deploy:** This GitLab component facilitates the creation of Cloud Deploy releases from GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
* **Gcloud:** This component facilitates running gcloud commands in GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
* **Gitlab runners on Google Cloud:** The integration lets you configure runner settings from the GitLab UI and have them deployed on your Google Cloud project using Terraform.
The integration provides a comprehensive solution for Continuous Delivery on Google Cloud, enabling organizations to automate and streamline their delivery processes. By leveraging advanced features like Canary releases and approvals, teams can deploy software faster and more reliably while minimizing risks.
Overall, the Google Cloud GitLab integration represents a significant step forward in simplifying Continuous Delivery processes. By providing seamless integration and robust security features, it empowers organizations to accelerate their digital transformation efforts.
