🏃 [Service Name] Runbook

This runbook provides step-by-step instructions to deploy or update [Service Name] in the Home Lab. It references the corresponding Ansible playbook and ensures consistency, verification, and version control.

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 start on the control node so all subsequent commands run in the correct environment.

2️⃣ Pull the Latest Code

Ensure your local 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 version.

3️⃣ Set Version or Configuration

Edit the relevant file:

[inventory path or config file]

Set the variable:

[variable_name]

to the desired value/version.

• Find the latest stable version or configuration from [relevant link].
• Note: Use the same process for updates as for new deployments.

4️⃣ Commit Configuration Changes

After modifying the configuration, commit your changes:

git add [file_path]
git commit -m "Update [Service Name] version/config to <value>"
git push origin main

⚡ Important: Replace <value> with the actual version or configuration value.

5️⃣ Deploy Using Ansible Playbook

Run the corresponding playbook:

ansible-playbook -i $INV [playbook_file].yml

⚡ Note: Use -k if prompted for SSH password.

6️⃣ Verify Deployment

After deployment:

1. Open [Service URL or access point].
2. Navigate to [location in UI or logs].
3. Confirm the version/configuration matches what you set.

✅ Notes

• Always double-check the version or configuration before deploying.
• Use this workflow for both updates and new deployments.
• Make sure the control node has network access to the service.
• Pulling, committing, and deploying in this order prevents repository conflicts and ensures a consistent deployment state.