Mount Storage Automation

This project automates the process of mounting storage via SSH and performing additional checks to ensure that mounts are available and SSH connectivity is stable. It uses rclone and bindfs for managing the mounts and provides systemd services for automating the startup and monitoring of the mounts.

Filling out Configuration

Before you start the installation, you must configure the variables in the group_vars/all.yml file. This file contains essential settings for the mounts, users, and systemd services.

• SSH Details: Update sftp_host, sftp_user, sftp_port, and hetzner_crypt_password with your specific credentials for mounting the SFTP.
• Mount Points: Define your main mount_point and subdirectories in the subs section for proper bind mounting.
• Email Setup: Set up the email recipient (sendmail_recipient) to get notifications if something fails.

Quickstart

1. Run the Ansible playbook to install the necessary components:

   ansible-playbook main.yml
   

2. To uninstall the components:

   ansible-playbook main-uninstall.yml
   

Installation

During the installation process, the following actions are performed:

• Installs the required packages, rclone and bindfs.
• Copies the mount and check scripts to the designated script directory.
• Configures and enables the mount-storage systemd service, which ensures the mounts are properly handled on startup.

Uninstallation

The uninstallation process will:

• Stop and disable the mount-storage systemd service.
• Remove the mount and check scripts.
• Remove the rclone configuration and other related files.
• Mind: rclone and bindfs will not be uninstalled, as it may be used for other purposes.

This provides a clean removal of the automated mount storage setup.