Kevin Veen-Birkenbach 2569abc0be
Refactor systemctl services and timers
- Unified service templates into generic systemctl templates
- Introduced reusable filter plugins for script path handling
- Updated path variables and service/timer definitions
- Migrated roles (backup, cleanup, repair, etc.) to use systemctl role
- Added sys-daemon role for core systemd cleanup
- Simplified timer handling via sys-timer role

Note: This is a large refactor and some errors may still exist. Further testing and adjustments will be needed.
2025-08-18 21:22:16 +02:00

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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-compose 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.