Monitoring

Monitoring CI/CD pipelines helps ensure that they run smoothly and efficiently. It allows you to detect and resolve issues early, track pipeline performance, and maintain high-quality code.

Setting Up Basic Monitoring in GitLab CI/CD

• Step 1: Enabling Pipeline Monitoring

• Step 2: Adding Notifications for Pipeline Events

• Step 3: Using GitLab’s Built-In Monitoring Tools

GitLab provides several built-in tools for monitoring your CI/CD pipelines and applications.

1. Job Logs:

• Each CI/CD job generates logs that you can view in the GitLab interface.
• To view job logs:
  • Go to Build > Pipelines in your GitLab project.
  • Click on a pipeline to view its details.
  • Click on a job to view its logs.

2. Pipeline Graph:

• The pipeline graph visualizes the stages and jobs in your pipeline, making it easier to understand the flow and dependencies.
• To view the pipeline graph:
  • Go to Build > Pipelines in your GitLab project.
  • Click on a pipeline to view its details.
  • The pipeline graph will be displayed at the top of the page.

Practical Exercise:

1. Set Up Pipeline Schedules:

Create a pipeline schedule to run tests every night.

2. Configure Email Notifications:

Set up email notifications for pipeline events. Integrate Slack with GitLab to receive pipeline notifications in a Slack channel.

3. Explore Pipeline Analytics:

Review the pipeline analytics for your project and identify areas for improvement.

4. View Job Logs and Pipeline Graph:

Explore the job logs and pipeline graph for a recent pipeline run. By following these steps and examples, you can set up basic monitoring for your GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ensuring you stay informed about the status and performance of your workflows.