GIT client not found error during Bitbucket server installation
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Symptoms
The following appears when accessing Bitbucket Server through the browser:
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A fatal error has occurred
The following problem occurred which prevents Atlassian Bitbucket Server from starting correctly:
bitbucket.git.notfound[Bitbucket Server, 1.7.6, 1.8.4.3]Cause
Bitbucket Server require Git command-line client to be installed first as stated in the following documentation:
Resolution
Install Git command-line client before starting up Bitbucket Server instance.
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