Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
3da645f3b8
• Rename: 02_create-user.yml → 02_manage_user.yml; 03_create-token.yml → 03a_manage_user_token.yml + 03b_create_user_token.yml
• Only (re)run sys-svc-msmtp when no-reply token exists; set run_once_sys_svc_msmtp=true in 01_core
• Reset by setting run_once_sys_svc_msmtp=false after creating no-reply token; then include sys-svc-msmtp
• Harden when-guards (no '{{ }}' in when, safe .get lookups)
• Minor formatting and failed_when readability
Conversation: https://chatgpt.com/share/68ebd196-a264-800f-a215-3a89d0f96c79
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 {{ system_service_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.