Sys-ctl-alm-email Role¶

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author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
description: Installs and configures components for sending email notifications. This role is part of the sys-ctl-alm-compose suite, providing automated alerts when services fail.
license: Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License
license_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/license
company: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach

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min_ansible_version: 2.9
platforms: [{‘name’: ‘Archlinux’, ‘versions’: [‘rolling’]}]
galaxy_tags: [‘email’, ‘systemd’, ‘notifications’, ‘automation’, ‘msmtp’]
repository: https://s.infinito.nexus/code
issue_tracker_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/issues
documentation: https://docs.infinito.nexus

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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 {{ 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-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.