Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
185f37af52
- Unified variable naming: system_service_id → systemctl_id - Added automatic removal of trailing '@' for role directory resolution - Improved first_found search: prefer target role, fallback to sys-systemctl defaults - Split template resolution logic to avoid undefined variable errors - Added assertion in sys-timer to forbid '@' in systemctl_id - Corrected default systemctl.service.j2 template description - Cleaned up path handling and script directory generation Context: conversation about fixing template resolution and @ handling https://chatgpt.com/share/68a39994-1bb0-800f-a219-109e643c3efb
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 {{ systemctl_id }} 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 sys-ctl-alm-compose 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
sys-ctl-alm-composesuite, 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.