Ansible Playbook: manage_file_servers¶
Purpose¶
Manage file servers.
Supported features in the current version:
- Create file repository structure
- Install NFS server
- Export NFS shares
Use Cases¶
Deploy file server¶
- Verify that target nodes are registered in the inventory file: file_service.ini
- Verify that target tools are selected in the playbook endstate file: manage_file_servers.yml
- Run the playbook. Use the
-s <SITE>parameter to select the target site.
/opt/aplatform64/bin/ap64.sh -n -p manage_file_servers -s <SITE>
Playbook Parameters¶
Inventory¶
Register the hosts that will consume the service in the Ansible Inventory file:
- File:
inventories/<SITE>/file_service.ini - Host Group:
file_servers
End State¶
A dedicated group_vars directory is used to store end-state configuration settings for both the playbook and related Ansible Roles.
Set playbook specific settings in the file: inventories/<SITE>/group_vars/file_servers/manage_file_servers.yml
manage_file_servers_apps:
repository:
nfs:
| Parameter | Required? | Type | Default | Purpose / Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| manage_file_servers_apps | no | dictionary | Define what applications will be deployed | |
| manage_file_servers_apps.repository | no | boolean | true | Deploy the application? |
| manage_file_servers_apps.nfs | no | boolean | true | Deploy the application? |
Additional role specific settings are available to further customize the playbook:
| A:Platform64 role | group_vars file |
|---|---|
| serdigital64.storage.stg_repository | inventories/<SITE>/group_vars/file_servers/stg_repository.yml |
| serdigital64.storage.stg_nfs_server | inventories/<SITE>/group_vars/file_servers/stg_nfs_server.yml |
Deployment¶
OS Compatibility¶
OS compatibility is role dependant. Please refer to the respective role documentation. - Ubuntu20 - Ubuntu21 - Fedora33 - Debian10 - Debian11
Dependencies¶
Dependencies in this section are automatically solved during the installation process.
- Ansible Collections:
- serdigital64.backup
- serdigital64.storage
- serdigital64.system
Prerequisites¶
- Ansible:
- Control Node: A:Platform64 installed and configured
- Managed Nodes: target hosts prepared for A:Platform64 control
Installation Procedure¶
The playbook is automatically deployed during the A:Platform64 installation process
Contributing¶
Help on implementing new features and maintaining the code base is welcomed.
Please see the guidelines for further details.