Cleanup Backups Timer

Description

This role sets up a systemd timer to schedule the periodic cleanup of old backups. It leverages the cleanup-backups-service role to perform the actual cleanup operation.

Overview

Optimized for automated maintenance, this role:

• Sets a fact for the service name.

• Integrates with the systemd-timer role to schedule cleanup-backups tasks at defined intervals.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to automate the scheduling of backup cleanup operations using a systemd timer, ensuring that backup storage remains within defined limits.

Features

• Timer Scheduling: Configures a systemd timer to trigger the backup cleanup service.

• Role Integration: Works in conjunction with the cleanup-backups-service role.

• Idempotency: Ensures the timer tasks execute only once per playbook run.