Commit 5ec182c6 authored by Suzanne Selhorn's avatar Suzanne Selhorn

Docs: Updated capitalization of runner

Related to: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/233529
parent 654470c5
...@@ -35,12 +35,12 @@ There are three methods to enable the use of `docker build` and `docker run` ...@@ -35,12 +35,12 @@ There are three methods to enable the use of `docker build` and `docker run`
during jobs, each with their own tradeoffs. during jobs, each with their own tradeoffs.
An alternative to using `docker build` is to [use kaniko](using_kaniko.md). An alternative to using `docker build` is to [use kaniko](using_kaniko.md).
This avoids having to execute Runner in privileged mode. This avoids having to execute a runner in privileged mode.
TIP: **Tip:** TIP: **Tip:**
To see how Docker and Runner are configured for shared Runners on To see how Docker and GitLab Runner are configured for shared runners on
GitLab.com, see [GitLab.com Shared GitLab.com, see [GitLab.com shared
Runners](../../user/gitlab_com/index.md#shared-runners). runners](../../user/gitlab_com/index.md#shared-runners).
### Use shell executor ### Use shell executor
...@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ not without its own challenges: ...@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ not without its own challenges:
- By default, Docker 17.09 and higher uses `--storage-driver overlay2` which is - By default, Docker 17.09 and higher uses `--storage-driver overlay2` which is
the recommended storage driver. See [Using the overlayfs driver](#use-the-overlayfs-driver) the recommended storage driver. See [Using the overlayfs driver](#use-the-overlayfs-driver)
for details. for details.
- Since the `docker:19.03.12-dind` container and the Runner container don't share their - Since the `docker:19.03.12-dind` container and the runner container don't share their
root file system, the job's working directory can be used as a mount point for root file system, the job's working directory can be used as a mount point for
child containers. For example, if you have files you want to share with a child containers. For example, if you have files you want to share with a
child container, you may create a subdirectory under `/builds/$CI_PROJECT_PATH` child container, you may create a subdirectory under `/builds/$CI_PROJECT_PATH`
...@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ details. ...@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ details.
The Docker daemon supports connection over TLS and it's done by default The Docker daemon supports connection over TLS and it's done by default
for Docker 19.03.12 or higher. This is the **suggested** way to use the for Docker 19.03.12 or higher. This is the **suggested** way to use the
Docker-in-Docker service and Docker-in-Docker service and
[GitLab.com Shared Runners](../../user/gitlab_com/index.md#shared-runners) [GitLab.com shared runners](../../user/gitlab_com/index.md#shared-runners)
support this. support this.
1. Install [GitLab Runner](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/install/). 1. Install [GitLab Runner](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/install/).
...@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ support this. ...@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ support this.
--docker-volumes "/certs/client" --docker-volumes "/certs/client"
``` ```
The above command registers a new Runner to use the special The above command registers a new runner to use the special
`docker:19.03.12` image, which is provided by Docker. **Notice that it's `docker:19.03.12` image, which is provided by Docker. **Notice that it's
using the `privileged` mode to start the build and service using the `privileged` mode to start the build and service
containers.** If you want to use [Docker-in-Docker](https://www.docker.com/blog/docker-can-now-run-within-docker/) mode, you always containers.** If you want to use [Docker-in-Docker](https://www.docker.com/blog/docker-can-now-run-within-docker/) mode, you always
...@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ Sometimes there are legitimate reasons why you might want to disable TLS. ...@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ Sometimes there are legitimate reasons why you might want to disable TLS.
For example, you have no control over the GitLab Runner configuration For example, you have no control over the GitLab Runner configuration
that you are using. that you are using.
Assuming that the Runner `config.toml` is similar to: Assuming that the runner's `config.toml` is similar to:
```toml ```toml
[[runners]] [[runners]]
...@@ -337,10 +337,10 @@ In order to do that, follow the steps: ...@@ -337,10 +337,10 @@ In order to do that, follow the steps:
--docker-volumes /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock --docker-volumes /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
``` ```
The above command registers a new Runner to use the special The above command registers a new runner to use the special
`docker:19.03.12` image which is provided by Docker. **Notice that it's using `docker:19.03.12` image which is provided by Docker. **Notice that it's using
the Docker daemon of the Runner itself, and any containers spawned by Docker the Docker daemon of the runner itself, and any containers spawned by Docker
commands are siblings of the Runner rather than children of the Runner.** commands are siblings of the runner rather than children of the runner.**
This may have complications and limitations that are unsuitable for your workflow. This may have complications and limitations that are unsuitable for your workflow.
The above command creates a `config.toml` entry similar to this: The above command creates a `config.toml` entry similar to this:
...@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ The steps in the `script` section for the `build` stage can be summed up to: ...@@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ The steps in the `script` section for the `build` stage can be summed up to:
## Use the OverlayFS driver ## Use the OverlayFS driver
NOTE: **Note:** NOTE: **Note:**
The shared Runners on GitLab.com use the `overlay2` driver by default. The shared runners on GitLab.com use the `overlay2` driver by default.
By default, when using `docker:dind`, Docker uses the `vfs` storage driver which By default, when using `docker:dind`, Docker uses the `vfs` storage driver which
copies the filesystem on every run. This is a disk-intensive operation copies the filesystem on every run. This is a disk-intensive operation
...@@ -504,10 +504,10 @@ environment variable in the ...@@ -504,10 +504,10 @@ environment variable in the
environment = ["DOCKER_DRIVER=overlay2"] environment = ["DOCKER_DRIVER=overlay2"]
``` ```
If you're running multiple Runners, you have to modify all configuration files. If you're running multiple runners, you have to modify all configuration files.
NOTE: **Note:** NOTE: **Note:**
Read more about the [Runner configuration](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/configuration/) Read more about the [runner configuration](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/configuration/)
and [using the OverlayFS storage driver](https://docs.docker.com/engine/userguide/storagedriver/overlayfs-driver/). and [using the OverlayFS storage driver](https://docs.docker.com/engine/userguide/storagedriver/overlayfs-driver/).
## Using the GitLab Container Registry ## Using the GitLab Container Registry
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...@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ test them on a dedicated CI server. ...@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ test them on a dedicated CI server.
## Register Docker Runner ## Register Docker Runner
To use GitLab Runner with Docker you need to [register a new Runner](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/register/) To use GitLab Runner with Docker you need to [register a new runner](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/register/)
to use the `docker` executor. to use the `docker` executor.
An example can be seen below. First we set up a temporary template to supply the services: An example can be seen below. First we set up a temporary template to supply the services:
...@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ It may be a database like MySQL, or Redis, and even `docker:stable-dind` which ...@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ It may be a database like MySQL, or Redis, and even `docker:stable-dind` which
allows you to use Docker in Docker. It can be practically anything that's allows you to use Docker in Docker. It can be practically anything that's
required for the CI/CD job to proceed and is accessed by network. required for the CI/CD job to proceed and is accessed by network.
To make sure this works, the Runner: To make sure this works, the runner:
1. Checks which ports are exposed from the container by default. 1. Checks which ports are exposed from the container by default.
1. Starts a special container that waits for these ports to be accessible. 1. Starts a special container that waits for these ports to be accessible.
...@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ services: ...@@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ services:
- mysql:latest - mysql:latest
``` ```
The Runner would start two containers using the `mysql:latest` image, but both The runner would start two containers using the `mysql:latest` image, but both
of them would be added to the job's container with the `mysql` alias based on of them would be added to the job's container with the `mysql` alias based on
the [default hostname naming](#accessing-the-services). This would end with one the [default hostname naming](#accessing-the-services). This would end with one
of the services not being accessible. of the services not being accessible.
...@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ services: ...@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ services:
alias: mysql-2 alias: mysql-2
``` ```
The Runner still starts two containers using the `mysql:latest` image, The runner still starts two containers using the `mysql:latest` image,
however now each of them are also accessible with the alias configured however now each of them are also accessible with the alias configured
in `.gitlab-ci.yml` file. in `.gitlab-ci.yml` file.
...@@ -448,23 +448,23 @@ As you can see, the syntax of `command` is similar to [Dockerfile's `CMD`](https ...@@ -448,23 +448,23 @@ As you can see, the syntax of `command` is similar to [Dockerfile's `CMD`](https
> Introduced in GitLab and GitLab Runner 9.4. Read more about the [extended configuration options](#extended-docker-configuration-options). > Introduced in GitLab and GitLab Runner 9.4. Read more about the [extended configuration options](#extended-docker-configuration-options).
Before showing the available entrypoint override methods, let's describe shortly Before showing the available entrypoint override methods, let's describe shortly
how the Runner starts and uses a Docker image for the containers used in the how the runner starts and uses a Docker image for the containers used in the
CI jobs: CI jobs:
1. The Runner starts a Docker container using the defined entrypoint (default 1. The runner starts a Docker container using the defined entrypoint (default
from `Dockerfile` that may be overridden in `.gitlab-ci.yml`) from `Dockerfile` that may be overridden in `.gitlab-ci.yml`)
1. The Runner attaches itself to a running container. 1. The runner attaches itself to a running container.
1. The Runner prepares a script (the combination of 1. The runner prepares a script (the combination of
[`before_script`](../yaml/README.md#before_script-and-after_script), [`before_script`](../yaml/README.md#before_script-and-after_script),
[`script`](../yaml/README.md#script), [`script`](../yaml/README.md#script),
and [`after_script`](../yaml/README.md#before_script-and-after_script)). and [`after_script`](../yaml/README.md#before_script-and-after_script)).
1. The Runner sends the script to the container's shell STDIN and receives the 1. The runner sends the script to the container's shell STDIN and receives the
output. output.
To override the entrypoint of a Docker image, the recommended solution is to To override the entrypoint of a Docker image, the recommended solution is to
define an empty `entrypoint` in `.gitlab-ci.yml`, so the Runner does not start define an empty `entrypoint` in `.gitlab-ci.yml`, so the runner does not start
a useless shell layer. However, that does not work for all Docker versions, and a useless shell layer. However, that does not work for all Docker versions, and
you should check which one your Runner is using. Specifically: you should check which one your runner is using. Specifically:
- If Docker 17.06 or later is used, the `entrypoint` can be set to an empty value. - If Docker 17.06 or later is used, the `entrypoint` can be set to an empty value.
- If Docker 17.03 or previous versions are used, the `entrypoint` can be set to - If Docker 17.03 or previous versions are used, the `entrypoint` can be set to
...@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ inside it and you would like to use it as a base image for your job because you ...@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ inside it and you would like to use it as a base image for your job because you
want to execute some tests with this database binary. Let's also assume that want to execute some tests with this database binary. Let's also assume that
this image is configured with `/usr/bin/super-sql run` as an entrypoint. That this image is configured with `/usr/bin/super-sql run` as an entrypoint. That
means that when starting the container without additional options, it runs means that when starting the container without additional options, it runs
the database's process, while Runner expects that the image has no the database's process, while runner expects that the image has no
entrypoint or that the entrypoint is prepared to start a shell command. entrypoint or that the entrypoint is prepared to start a shell command.
With the extended Docker configuration options, instead of creating your With the extended Docker configuration options, instead of creating your
...@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ To define which should be used, the GitLab Runner process reads the configuratio ...@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ To define which should be used, the GitLab Runner process reads the configuratio
- `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` variable provided as either: - `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` variable provided as either:
- A [variable](../variables/README.md#gitlab-cicd-environment-variables) in `.gitlab-ci.yml`. - A [variable](../variables/README.md#gitlab-cicd-environment-variables) in `.gitlab-ci.yml`.
- A project's variables stored on the projects **Settings > CI/CD** page. - A project's variables stored on the projects **Settings > CI/CD** page.
- `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` variable provided as environment variable in `config.toml` of the Runner. - `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` variable provided as environment variable in `config.toml` of the runner.
- `config.json` file placed in `$HOME/.docker` directory of the user running GitLab Runner process. - `config.json` file placed in `$HOME/.docker` directory of the user running GitLab Runner process.
If the `--user` flag is provided to run the GitLab Runner child processes as unprivileged user, If the `--user` flag is provided to run the GitLab Runner child processes as unprivileged user,
the home directory of the main GitLab Runner process user is used. the home directory of the main GitLab Runner process user is used.
...@@ -543,7 +543,7 @@ runtime. ...@@ -543,7 +543,7 @@ runtime.
- This feature requires GitLab Runner **1.8** or higher. - This feature requires GitLab Runner **1.8** or higher.
- For GitLab Runner versions **>= 0.6, <1.8** there was a partial - For GitLab Runner versions **>= 0.6, <1.8** there was a partial
support for using private registries, which required manual configuration support for using private registries, which required manual configuration
of credentials on runner's host. We recommend to upgrade your Runner to of credentials on runner's host. We recommend to upgrade your runner to
at least version **1.8** if you want to use private registries. at least version **1.8** if you want to use private registries.
- Available for [Kubernetes executor](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/kubernetes.html) - Available for [Kubernetes executor](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/kubernetes.html)
in GitLab Runner 13.1 and later. in GitLab Runner 13.1 and later.
...@@ -556,9 +556,9 @@ private registry. Both require setting the environment variable ...@@ -556,9 +556,9 @@ private registry. Both require setting the environment variable
1. Per-job: To configure one job to access a private registry, add 1. Per-job: To configure one job to access a private registry, add
`DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` as a job variable. `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` as a job variable.
1. Per-runner: To configure a Runner so all its jobs can access a 1. Per-runner: To configure a runner so all its jobs can access a
private registry, add `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` to the environment in the private registry, add `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` to the environment in the
Runner's configuration. runner's configuration.
See below for examples of each. See below for examples of each.
...@@ -652,12 +652,12 @@ registries to the `"auths"` hash as described above. ...@@ -652,12 +652,12 @@ registries to the `"auths"` hash as described above.
NOTE: **Note:** NOTE: **Note:**
The full `hostname:port` combination is required everywhere The full `hostname:port` combination is required everywhere
for the Runner to match the `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG`. For example, if for the runner to match the `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG`. For example, if
`registry.example.com:5000/namespace/image:tag` is specified in `.gitlab-ci.yml`, `registry.example.com:5000/namespace/image:tag` is specified in `.gitlab-ci.yml`,
then the `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` must also specify `registry.example.com:5000`. then the `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` must also specify `registry.example.com:5000`.
Specifying only `registry.example.com` does not work. Specifying only `registry.example.com` does not work.
### Configuring a Runner ### Configuring a runner
If you have many pipelines that access the same registry, it is If you have many pipelines that access the same registry, it is
probably better to set up registry access at the runner level. This probably better to set up registry access at the runner level. This
...@@ -670,16 +670,16 @@ registry with the same privilege, even across projects. If you need to ...@@ -670,16 +670,16 @@ registry with the same privilege, even across projects. If you need to
control access to the registry, you need to be sure to control control access to the registry, you need to be sure to control
access to the runner. access to the runner.
To add `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` to a Runner: To add `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` to a runner:
1. Modify the Runner's `config.toml` file as follows: 1. Modify the runner's `config.toml` file as follows:
```toml ```toml
[[runners]] [[runners]]
environment = ["DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG={\"auths\":{\"registry.example.com:5000\":{\"auth\":\"bXlfdXNlcm5hbWU6bXlfcGFzc3dvcmQ=\"}}}"] environment = ["DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG={\"auths\":{\"registry.example.com:5000\":{\"auth\":\"bXlfdXNlcm5hbWU6bXlfcGFzc3dvcmQ=\"}}}"]
``` ```
1. Restart the Runner service. 1. Restart the runner service.
NOTE: **Note:** NOTE: **Note:**
The double quotes included in the `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG` The double quotes included in the `DOCKER_AUTH_CONFIG`
...@@ -687,7 +687,7 @@ data must be escaped with backslashes. This prevents them from being ...@@ -687,7 +687,7 @@ data must be escaped with backslashes. This prevents them from being
interpreted as TOML. interpreted as TOML.
NOTE: **Note:** NOTE: **Note:**
The `environment` option is a list. So your Runner may The `environment` option is a list. So your runner may
have existing entries and you should add this to the list, not replace have existing entries and you should add this to the list, not replace
it. it.
...@@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ To configure credentials store, follow these steps: ...@@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ To configure credentials store, follow these steps:
} }
``` ```
- Or, if you're running self-managed Runners, add the above JSON to - Or, if you're running self-managed runners, add the above JSON to
`${GITLAB_RUNNER_HOME}/.docker/config.json`. GitLab Runner reads this configuration file `${GITLAB_RUNNER_HOME}/.docker/config.json`. GitLab Runner reads this configuration file
and uses the needed helper for this specific repository. and uses the needed helper for this specific repository.
...@@ -762,7 +762,7 @@ To configure access for `aws_account_id.dkr.ecr.region.amazonaws.com`, follow th ...@@ -762,7 +762,7 @@ To configure access for `aws_account_id.dkr.ecr.region.amazonaws.com`, follow th
This configures Docker to use the credential helper for all Amazon ECR registries. This configures Docker to use the credential helper for all Amazon ECR registries.
- Or, if you're running self-managed Runners, - Or, if you're running self-managed runners,
add the above JSON to `${GITLAB_RUNNER_HOME}/.docker/config.json`. add the above JSON to `${GITLAB_RUNNER_HOME}/.docker/config.json`.
GitLab Runner reads this configuration file and uses the needed helper for this GitLab Runner reads this configuration file and uses the needed helper for this
specific repository. specific repository.
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...@@ -22,8 +22,8 @@ build](using_docker_build.md#use-docker-in-docker-workflow-with-docker-executor) ...@@ -22,8 +22,8 @@ build](using_docker_build.md#use-docker-in-docker-workflow-with-docker-executor)
## Requirements ## Requirements
In order to utilize kaniko with GitLab, a [GitLab Runner](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/) In order to utilize kaniko with GitLab, [a runner](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/)
using one of the following executors is required: with one of the following executors is required:
- [Kubernetes](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/kubernetes.html). - [Kubernetes](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/kubernetes.html).
- [Docker](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/docker.html). - [Docker](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/docker.html).
...@@ -100,8 +100,8 @@ The [Least Privilege Container Builds with Kaniko on GitLab](https://www.youtube ...@@ -100,8 +100,8 @@ The [Least Privilege Container Builds with Kaniko on GitLab](https://www.youtube
video is a walkthrough of the [Kaniko Docker Build](https://gitlab.com/guided-explorations/containers/kaniko-docker-build) video is a walkthrough of the [Kaniko Docker Build](https://gitlab.com/guided-explorations/containers/kaniko-docker-build)
Guided Exploration project pipeline. It was tested on: Guided Exploration project pipeline. It was tested on:
- [GitLab.com Shared Runners](../../user/gitlab_com/index.md#shared-runners) - [GitLab.com shared runners](../../user/gitlab_com/index.md#shared-runners)
- [The Kubernetes Runner executor](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/kubernetes.html) - [The Kubernetes runner executor](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/executors/kubernetes.html)
The example can be copied to your own group or instance for testing. More details The example can be copied to your own group or instance for testing. More details
on what other GitLab CI patterns are demonstrated are available at the project page. on what other GitLab CI patterns are demonstrated are available at the project page.
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