🏃 Deploy Sabnzbd Runbook

This runbook provides step‑by‑step instructions to deploy or update Sabnzbd in the Home Lab using Ansible. It follows the same pattern you use for other service deployments.

1️⃣ Login to an Ansible Control Node

Start by logging into a control node that has Ansible installed and prepare the environment:

cd ~/ansible
source /opt/python_3.12/bin/activate
INV=inventory/services/inventory.ini

⚡ Important: Always begin on the control node so all subsequent commands run in the correct environment.

2️⃣ Pull the Latest Code

Ensure your local Ansible repository is up to date:

git pull origin main

⚡ Important: Pulling the latest code first prevents conflicts and ensures you’re working with the most recent configuration.

3️⃣ Set Version to Deploy

Edit the file:

inventory/services/group_vars/sabnzbd/main.yml

Locate and update the version variable:

sabnzbd_setup_version: <desired_version>

Where to Find the Latest Version

4️⃣ Commit Version Change

After updating the version, commit the change:

git add inventory/services/group_vars/sabnzbd/main.yml
git commit -m "Update Sabnzbd version to <version_number>"
git push origin main

⚡ Important: Replace <version_number> with the actual version you want to deploy.

5️⃣ Deploy Sabnzbd

Run the Ansible playbook to deploy the specified version:

ansible-playbook -i $INV -k playbooks/services/deploy_sabnzbd.yml

⚡ Note: The -k option will prompt for SSH password if required.

6️⃣ Verify Installed Version

After the playbook completes:

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to: https://sabnzbd.refol.us
  2. Click the gear (settings) icon.
  3. Confirm that the version number shown matches the version you deployed. ([Home Lab][1])

✅ Notes