Cleanup Backups Service¶

Description¶

This role automates the cleanup of old backups by executing a Python script that deletes outdated backup versions based on disk usage thresholds. It ensures that backup storage does not exceed a defined usage percentage.

Overview¶

Optimized for effective disk space management, this role:

Installs required packages (e.g. lsof and psutil) using pacman.
Creates a directory for storing cleanup scripts.
Deploys a Python script that deletes old backup directories when disk usage is too high.
Configures a systemd service to run the cleanup script, with notifications via systemd-notifier.

Purpose¶

The primary purpose of this role is to maintain optimal backup storage by automatically removing outdated backup versions when disk usage exceeds a specified threshold.

Features¶

Automated Cleanup: Executes a Python script to delete old backups.
Threshold-Based Deletion: Removes backups based on disk usage percentage.
Systemd Integration: Configures a systemd service to run cleanup tasks.
Dependency Integration: Works in conjunction with related roles for comprehensive backup management.

Other Resources¶

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/48929553/get-hard-disk-size-in-python