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    Rake tasks for importing and exporting large projects.
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    Configure a faster SSH authorization method for GitLab instances with many users.
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    Configure a lightweight alternative to OpenSSH for your GitLab instance.
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    Configure authorized principals for SSH certificate authentication.
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    Enable encrypted configuration settings for certain features.
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    Back up and restore a GitLab instance.
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    Configure deletion of dormant projects.
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    Reconfigure a GitLab instance to use a subdomain instead of a relative URL.
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    Troubleshooting a GitLab installation.
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