❇️ 15.0 - Support Readiness - End of support for storing git repositories on NFS

What is happening

We will no longer support storing git repository data on NFS when v15.0 is released (2022-05-22).

Status / What actions have been taken so far

Statement of support and NFS docs are updated.

What impact will this have on users?

We will not assist with resolving issues caused by storing git repos on NFS. We will still need to work with customers to verify that NFS is the root cause of problems.

Do users need to be contacted?

No, TAMs are contacting customers known to be impacted.

Anticipated Support Impact

Low

Timeline / Important Dates

Release of GitLab v15.0, scheduled for May 22nd, 2022

Who should Support go to with questions and approvals for communications/action items?

@wchandler for Support-related questions. #g_create_gitaly for assistance with technical issues.

Related Issues/MRs/Epics

gitlab-com/www-gitlab-com!98379 (merged) gitlab-org/gitlab!79903 (merged)

Support Resources

DRI from Support

@wchandler

1. Macro MR (with appropriate tag):
   1. Wording approved by product/dev DRI
2. Announced to team in
   1. #support_gitlab-com and/or #support_self-managed
   2. SWIR

FAQs for Support

1. Can customers use NFS for data other than git repositories?
   • Yes, we support storing anything other than git repos on NFS.

Other Public Resources

We have an official statement in the docs at https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/administration/nfs.html#gitaly-and-nfs-deprecation

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