If this is unclear check the [GitLab Blog](http://blog.gitlab.org/) for installation guide links by version.
If this is unclear check the [GitLab Blog](http://blog.gitlab.org/) for installation guide links by version.
# Important notes
# Important notes
This guide is long because it covers many cases and includes all commands you need, this is [one of the few installation scripts that actually works out of the box](https://twitter.com/robinvdvleuten/status/424163226532986880).
This installation guide was created for and tested on **Debian/Ubuntu** operating systems. Please read [`doc/install/requirements.md`](./requirements.md) for hardware and operating system requirements.
This installation guide was created for and tested on **Debian/Ubuntu** operating systems. Please read [`doc/install/requirements.md`](./requirements.md) for hardware and operating system requirements.
This is the official installation guide to set up a production server. To set up a **development installation** or for many other installation options please consult [the installation section in the readme](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq#installation).
This is the official installation guide to set up a production server. To set up a **development installation** or for many other installation options please consult [the installation section in the readme](https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq#installation).