Self-Host Git Repositories in Minutes with Gitolite + Podman (No Docker Needed)

Tired of relying on GitHub or GitLab? Want full control over your code hosting?

In this screencast, I show you how to install and configure Gitolite - a powerful open-source Git server - inside a container using Podman. No Docker required. Perfect for DevOps beginners, solo developers, and small teams looking for a lightweight, self-hosted solution.

We'll walk through:
- Spinning up a container using Podman
- Installing Gitolite from official repositories
- Creating SSH access for your admin key
- Cloning the Gitolite admin repo
- Persistent setup tips

Full blog article with commands and explanation:
https://ojambo.com/get-started-with-gitolite-open-source-git-hosting-on-your-own-server-using-podman

Need help setting up Git or Gitolite? Contact me for one-on-one support:
https://ojamboservices.com/contact

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