# Automated Email Alerts for Service Failures

## Description

This role installs and configures the necessary components for sending email notifications via systemd when a service fails. It sets up the `systemd-notifier-email` service and configures email parameters and templates using msmtp.

## Overview

Optimized for secure and reliable service failure notifications, this role is an integral part of the overall `systemd-notifier` suite. It ensures that, upon failure of a critical service, an email alert is sent automatically to enable prompt troubleshooting.

## Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a comprehensive solution for automated email notifications in a systemd environment. By integrating with msmtp and customizable templates, it delivers clear and timely alerts about service failures, thereby enhancing system reliability.

## Features

- **Service Installation & Configuration:** Installs msmtp and configures the email sending service.
- **Customizable Templates:** Supports tailoring email templates for service failure notifications.
- **Secure Notifications:** Integrates with systemd to trigger email alerts when services fail.
- **Suite Integration:** Part of the `systemd-notifier` suite, offering a unified approach to service failure notifications.

## Other Resources

This role was created as part of a conversation with OpenAI's ChatGPT and can be found [here](https://chat.openai.com/share/96e4ca12-0888-41c0-9cfc-29c0180f0dba).
