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Enterprise software

GitLab Ultimate CI/CD migration off tag proliferation

Migrated a sprawling tag-based release process to clean branch/environment CI/CD on GitLab Ultimate, with LDAP/AD and approval gates.

Client engagementAn enterprise software companyOngoing retainer (R&D Manager)

Challenge

Releases were driven by an unmanageable proliferation of tags; no clear environment promotion path, and identity wasn't wired to the corporate directory.

Approach

Designed a branch/environment pipeline model, wired LDAP/AD identity, and introduced protected branches and approval gates — the same governance pattern that lets AI-assisted development land safely in an enterprise.

Results

  • Tag-proliferation replaced by branch/environment promotion
  • LDAP/AD identity + protected branches + approval gates
  • Repeatable, auditable releases

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