🏃 Deploy Radarr Runbook¶

This runbook provides step‑by‑step instructions to deploy or update Radarr in the Home Lab. It uses the corresponding Ansible playbook to manage the version and deployment.

1️⃣ Login to an Ansible Control Node¶

Start by logging into a control node with 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 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/radarr/main.yml

Locate and update the version variable:

radarr_setup_version: <desired_version>

Where to Find the Latest Version¶

• Visit Radarr’s GitHub Versions page.
• Look for the release tagged latest and use that version. ([Home Lab][1])

4️⃣ Commit Version Change¶

After updating the version, commit the change:

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

⚡ Important: Replace <version_number> with the actual version you are deploying.

5️⃣ Deploy Radarr¶

Run the Ansible playbook to deploy the version you specified:

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

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

6️⃣ Verify Installed Version¶

After deployment:

1. Open a web browser and visit:
   https://radarr.refol.us
2. Navigate to System > Status.
3. Confirm the displayed version matches the version you deployed. ([Home Lab][1])

✅ Notes¶

• Always pull and commit changes before deploying.
• Make sure the INV inventory variable points to the correct hosts.
• If the deployment fails, review the Ansible output for errors before retrying.