Deduplicated Size Feature for Self-Managed GitLab Instances
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The deduplicated size feature currently offers valuable insights into the size of image repositories on GitLab.com. This feature provides a more accurate representation of disk space utilization by only counting unique layers in the repository size calculations. Given its utility, there's a strong case to extend this feature to self-managed GitLab instances.
On GitLab.com, users have access to the deduplicated size of their image repositories. This is especially useful for understanding the actual disk space consumption, as it avoids counting the same layer multiple times for different tags. However, self-managed GitLab instances do not currently have this feature enabled.
Proposal:
Extend the current deduplicated size functionality to self-managed instances. Ensure that there's a clear distinction between the total size (considering all layers and tags) and the deduplicated size in the UI.Enabling the deduplicated size feature for self-managed GitLab instances would offer significant value to administrators and users alike. It would facilitate better storage management, provide accurate insights, and enhance the overall user experience.