Sys-ctl-cln-bkps Role¶
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author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
description: Automates the cleanup of old backups by executing a Python script that deletes outdated backup versions when disk usage exceeds a specified threshold.
license: Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License
license_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/license
company: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach
Consulting & Coaching Solutions https://www.veen.world
min_ansible_version: 2.9
platforms: [{‘name’: ‘Linux’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}]
galaxy_tags: [‘backup’, ‘cleanup’, ‘disk’, ‘automation’]
repository: https://s.infinito.nexus/code
issue_tracker_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/issues
documentation: https://docs.infinito.nexus
README¶
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This role automates the cleanup of old backups by executing a Python script that deletes outdated backup versions based on disk usage thresholds.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 sys-ctl-alm-compose.
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The primary purpose of this role is to maintain optimal backup storage by automatically removing outdated backup versions when disk usage exceeds a specified threshold.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.