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Cleanup Backups Service

Description

This role automates the cleanup of old backups by executing a Python script that deletes outdated backup versions based on disk usage thresholds. It ensures that backup storage does not exceed a defined usage percentage.

Overview

Optimized for effective disk space management, this role:

  • Installs required packages (e.g. lsof and psutil) using pacman.
  • Creates a directory for storing cleanup scripts.
  • Deploys a Python script that deletes old backup directories when disk usage is too high.
  • Configures a systemd service to run the cleanup script, with notifications via systemd-notifier.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to maintain optimal backup storage by automatically removing outdated backup versions when disk usage exceeds a specified threshold.

Features

  • Automated Cleanup: Executes a Python script to delete old backups.
  • Threshold-Based Deletion: Removes backups based on disk usage percentage.
  • Systemd Integration: Configures a systemd service to run cleanup tasks.
  • Dependency Integration: Works in conjunction with related roles for comprehensive backup management.

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