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gitlab update to 9.1.2-bb.0

Package Merge Request

Package Changes

https://repo1.dso.mil/big-bang/product/packages/gitlab/-/blob/9.1.2-bb.0/CHANGELOG.md

Package MR

big-bang/product/packages/gitlab!394 (merged)

For Issue

Closes big-bang/product/packages/gitlab#338 (closed)

Upgrade Notices

Air-Gapped Deployments Fixed

Air-gapped deployments are now fully working in version 9.1.2-bb.0 (Big Bang 3.3.0)


🚨 Critical Issue in 9.1.0-bb.0

Version 9.1.0-bb.0 (released with Big Bang 3.2.0) broke air-gapped deployments due to conflicting dependency resolution files.

Error experienced:

HelmChart 'bigbang/bigbang-gitlab' is not ready: dependency build error: 
failed to add remote dependency 'certmanager': failed to get chart 'cert-manager' 
version 'v1.12.17' from 'https://charts.jetstack.io/'

Root Cause: Legacy Helm 2 dependency files caused Helm to attempt external repository downloads instead of using bundled charts.


🔄 What Changed in 9.1.2-bb.0

The chart now uses clean, modern Helm 3 dependency resolution by removing conflicting legacy files:

Files Removed:

  • /chart/requirements.yaml (Legacy Helm 2 format)
  • /chart/requirements.lock (Legacy Helm 2 lock file)

Result: Helm now correctly prioritizes bundled charts over external repositories!


Simple Solution

The fix automatically ensures:

  • Bundled cert-manager-v1.12.17.tgz is used instead of external downloads
  • Air-gapped environments work without any configuration changes
  • Connected environments continue working with improved reliability
  • No breaking changes to existing deployments

⚠️ Upgrade Required for Air-Gapped

Air-gapped environments: Upgrade to 9.1.2-bb.0 (Big Bang 3.3.0) immediately - this fixes critical deployment failures

Connected environments: Upgrade recommended for improved dependency resolution


💡 Benefits

  • Fixes air-gapped deployments: No more external repository dependency errors
  • Improved reliability: Clean, unambiguous dependency resolution
  • Modern Helm 3: Removes legacy Helm 2 compatibility issues
  • No configuration required: Works automatically after upgrade

🔍 Version Information

Version Big Bang Release Status
9.1.0-bb.0 Big Bang 3.2.0 Broken air-gapped deployments
9.1.2-bb.0 Big Bang 3.3.0 Air-gapped deployments fixed
Edited by Christopher O'Connell

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