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Deploying a GitLab Runner on Azure: A Step-by-Step Guide

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May 13, 2025

If you're aiming to supercharge your CI/CD pipelines with a powerful self-hosted solution, deploying a GitLab Runner on an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) is an excellent choice.

This guide walks you through the entire process — from VM setup to running your first successful job. Step 1: Create an Azure VM Log in to the Azure Portal. Create a new VM with the following...
Updated May 13, 2025
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