How to improve source code checkout speed in Bamboo by using native Git
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Purpose
When no native Git binary has been installed and configured for use by Bamboo, source code checkout performance can be sub-par as Bamboo will revert to a Java based Git implementation which has significant overheads and competes for resources within the Java Virtual Machine.
Solution
Install a native Git binary on both the Bamboo Server and any Remote Agents: Installing Git
Configure the Git Capability on the Bamboo Server and any Remote Agents: Configuring capabilities
E.g. To configure a Git capability on the Bamboo Server: Visit Bamboo Administration >> Server Capabilities and add the Git capability:
1 2 3Capability type = Git Executable = Git Path = C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\git.exe
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