Home server rebuild automation workflow (lemmy.ml)

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Hi, I have a home server (basically a NAS) currently running Debian. Basically it's configuration is as follows

debian host running 3 VMs
debian running inside each VM as docker host

I just manually install KVM on the host then docker on each VM after creating each of them. I documented the process so I know how to replicate it in case I need to rebuild.

I now dream of being able to automate the rebuild process using config files. I know this is done using Ansible.

But I've now heard of Talos.. (A thin layer for kubernetes) and intrigued. But I suppose I need a setup for the VM host to achieve automation through config files..

What setup are you guys using?

Thank you.

Thanks for all your suggestions! I've chosen to go with just bash scripting (given my simple setup) and keep the setup as it is.. Just gotta learn bash and virsh :)

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[-] CaptSpify@lemmy.today 4 points 1 month ago

I just use a few shell scripts. Basically some simple bash scripts that do all the work after a fresh install.

Kubernetes/Ansible are great to learn, but are also more complicated for simple setups.

[-] ntn888@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

haven't thought about it. I guess I'll learn some bash :)

BTW what is a good OS for the VM host? many here are running proxmox... would you recommend it for this purpose of bash automation to bring up VMs?

[-] Anarchistcowboy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Proxmox is built on Debian and is great. My second choice would just be plain Debian.

[-] ntn888@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

Okay 👍 Thanks for your suggestions. Think I'll just stick with Debian 🙂

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