Sys-svc-docker Role

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Variables

• author: Kevin Veen-Birkenbach

• description: Installs and maintains Docker.

• 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: [‘docker’, ‘container’, ‘infrastructure’, ‘automation’, ‘cleanup’, ‘linux’, ‘system’]

• repository: https://s.infinito.nexus/code

• issue_tracker_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/issues

• documentation: https://s.infinito.nexus/code/docker

README

Docker Server

Description

This role installs and maintains the Docker service, including Docker Compose, on Linux systems.

It is part of the Infinito.Nexus Project, maintained and developed by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.

Overview

The role ensures that Docker and Docker Compose are present, integrates essential backup, repair, and health check roles, and supports cleanup or full reset modes for a fresh Docker environment.

When enabled via MODE_CLEANUP or MODE_RESET, it will automatically prune unused Docker resources.

MODE_RESET additionally restarts the Docker service after cleanup.

Features

• Automated Installation

  Installs Docker and Docker Compose via the system package manager.
• Integrated Dependencies

  Includes backup, repair, and health check sub-roles

• Cleanup & Reset Modes

  • MODE_CLEANUP: Removes unused Docker containers, networks, images, and volumes.

  • MODE_RESET: Performs cleanup and restarts the Docker service.

• Handler Integration

  Restart handler ensures the Docker daemon is reloaded when necessary.

License

This role is released under the Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License (CNCL).

See license details.

Author Information

Kevin Veen-Birkenbach

Consulting & Coaching Solutions

https://www.veen.world