arr-suite-template-bootstrap/CHANGELOG.md

📋 Changelog - *arr Media Stack

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[2.0.0] - 2024-11-25 - 🚀 Production-Ready Ansible Deployment

🎉 Major Features Added

Bootstrap Script & Ansible Automation

• One-command deployment from fresh Ubuntu/Debian install via bootstrap.sh
• Complete Ansible playbook for infrastructure automation (ansible-deployment.yml)
• Production-ready templates for all services with Jinja2 templating
• Vault-encrypted secrets management for secure credential storage
• Automated deployment script (deploy.sh) with health verification
• System dependency installation (Docker, Ansible, Python, monitoring tools)

Enhanced Security & Networking

• Tailscale VPN integration for zero-trust network access
• UFW firewall configuration with minimal attack surface
• Fail2Ban intrusion prevention system with custom rules
• VPN-routed downloads via Gluetun container for privacy
• Container security hardening with no-new-privileges and proper user isolation

Production Verification & Testing

• Battle-tested on real VPS (YOUR_VPS_IP_ADDRESS) with 62GB RAM, 290GB disk
• All 16 containers verified running and healthy
• VPN protection confirmed (IP masking: VPN_IP_ADDRESS ≠ VPS: YOUR_VPS_IP_ADDRESS)
• API integrations tested (Prowlarr ↔ Sonarr ↔ SABnzbd working)
• Service connectivity verified on all endpoints with HTTP status checks
• Resource efficiency optimized for VPS deployment constraints

Monitoring & Management

• Health monitoring system with automated service checks
• Resource usage monitoring and performance tracking
• Automated backup system for configurations and databases
• Service health verification with API connectivity testing
• Management aliases for easy service administration
• Container monitoring with ctop and health dashboards

🔧 Technical Improvements

Service Stack Updates

• Prowlarr: Enhanced indexer management with API integration testing
• Sonarr: TV automation with verified API (cbce325f9bc04740b3a6513a7a17ca0e)
• Radarr: Movie automation with verified API (ad87534619cd489cab2279fb35aa9b54)
• Lidarr: Music automation and management
• Whisparr: Adult content automation (optional deployment)
• Bazarr: Subtitle automation and management
• Jellyseerr: User request management interface
• SABnzbd: Usenet downloader (VPN-protected, verified working)
• Deluge: Torrent downloader (VPN-protected)
• Plex: Media server with public access option
• Tautulli: Plex analytics and monitoring
• Gluetun: VPN container for secure downloading

Infrastructure Enhancements

• Docker Compose optimization for VPS resource constraints
• Network configuration with proper container communication
• Storage layout optimization with efficient directory structure
• Environment variable management with secure templating
• Service dependency management with proper startup ordering

📚 Documentation Overhaul

New Documentation Files

• Bootstrap Script - Complete fresh OS deployment
• Ansible Deployment Guide - Comprehensive setup documentation
• Updated README - Production-focused project overview
• Enhanced Changelog - Detailed change tracking

Configuration Templates

• Environment Template - Jinja2 service configuration
• Vault Template - Encrypted secrets management
• Inventory Template - Server configuration

Management & Deployment

• Deployment Script - Automated Ansible deployment with verification
• Helper aliases for service management (arr-status, arr-logs, arr-restart, etc.)
• System monitoring commands (sysinfo, vpn-status, containers)

🛠️ Bug Fixes & Improvements

Container & Service Issues

• Fixed Watchtower restart loops with Docker API v1.44 compatibility
• Resolved permission issues with proper user/group setup (docker:docker)
• Improved container health checks with proper HTTP endpoint testing
• Enhanced error handling in deployment and management scripts

Network & Security Issues

• Fixed service connectivity between containers with proper network configuration
• Resolved VPN routing for download clients through Gluetun
• Improved firewall rules for Tailscale-only access with UFW
• Enhanced port management and conflict resolution

Configuration & Deployment Issues

• Standardized configuration across all services with consistent templating
• Improved secret management with Ansible Vault encryption
• Enhanced deployment reliability with idempotent Ansible tasks
• Better error reporting during deployment with detailed logging

📊 Performance & Resource Optimization

VPS-Specific Optimizations

• Memory limits tuned for typical VPS constraints (4-8GB RAM)
• CPU allocation optimized for service priority and resource sharing
• Storage efficiency with hard link support and proper directory layout
• Network optimization for container-to-container communication

Monitoring & Alerting

• Real-time health monitoring with automated service checks
• Performance metrics collection and analysis
• Resource usage tracking with alerting capabilities
• Service availability monitoring with API endpoint verification

🎯 Deployment Methods

🚀 Method 1: Bootstrap Script (Recommended for Fresh VPS)

curl -sSL https://github.com/your-username/arr-suite-template/raw/branch/main/bootstrap.sh | bash

• Fresh OS deployment from Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian 11+
• Automated dependency installation (Docker, Ansible, Python, monitoring)
• Complete system configuration (security, networking, monitoring)
• One-command setup with comprehensive verification

⚙️ Method 2: Ansible Deployment (Advanced Users)

git clone https://github.com/your-username/arr-suite-template.git
cd arr-suite
./deploy.sh

• Infrastructure as code with Ansible automation
• Idempotent deployment with configuration management
• Health verification and service testing
• Customizable configuration with vault secrets

📖 Method 3: Manual Setup (Educational)

• Step-by-step documentation for learning purposes
• Troubleshooting guides for common issues
• Configuration examples and best practices
• Component-by-component installation guidance

🔄 Migration & Compatibility

• Backward compatibility with existing configurations
• Automatic data migration during upgrades
• Service continuity maintained during deployment
• Configuration preservation for existing installations

🎯 Production Metrics

• 100% container health (16/16 containers healthy)
• Zero downtime deployment process
• Secure by default configuration
• Production-ready with monitoring and backups
• VPS-optimized resource allocation

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[1.0.0] - 2024-11-17 - Initial Release

Added

• Initial release of Synology Arrs Stack
• Complete Docker Compose configuration for Arrs suite
• Support for Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, Bazarr, and Prowlarr
• Environment-based configuration with .env file
• Automated setup script for directory structure and permissions
• Deployment script with multiple options (standard, VPN, custom)
• Backup and restore functionality
• Comprehensive logging and monitoring scripts
• VPN integration support with GlueTUN
• Individual service compose files for selective deployment
• Health checks for all containers
• Security enhancements (non-root user, no-new-privileges)
• Custom bridge network support (synobridge)
• Comprehensive documentation:
  • Setup guide with prerequisites
  • Configuration guide for all applications
  • Troubleshooting guide with common issues
  • VPN setup guide with multiple providers
• Example configurations and templates
• Timezone examples and configuration helpers

Features

• Easy Deployment: One-command deployment with automated setup
• Flexible Configuration: Environment-based configuration for easy customization
• Security First: Containers run as non-root user with security restrictions
• VPN Support: Optional VPN routing for Prowlarr to access blocked indexers
• Monitoring: Built-in health checks and logging utilities
• Backup/Restore: Automated backup and restore functionality
• Documentation: Comprehensive guides for setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Synology Optimized: Specifically designed for Synology NAS devices
• Hard Link Support: Proper directory structure for efficient storage usage

Technical Details

• Docker Compose version 3.8
• LinuxServer.io container images
• Custom bridge network (synobridge) support
• Environment variable configuration
• Health checks with curl/wget
• Resource monitoring capabilities
• Log aggregation and export
• Automated permission management

Supported Applications

• Sonarr (latest) - TV Show management
• Radarr (latest) - Movie management
• Lidarr (latest) - Music management
• Bazarr (latest) - Subtitle management
• Prowlarr (latest) - Indexer management
• GlueTUN (latest) - VPN client (optional)

Supported VPN Providers

• NordVPN
• ExpressVPN
• Surfshark
• ProtonVPN
• Windscribe
• Custom OpenVPN/WireGuard configurations

Scripts Included

• setup.sh - Initial environment and directory setup
• deploy.sh - Stack deployment with multiple options
• backup.sh - Configuration backup and restore
• logs.sh - Log viewing and management

Documentation

• README.md - Project overview and quick start
• docs/SETUP.md - Detailed setup instructions
• docs/CONFIGURATION.md - Application configuration guide
• docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md - Common issues and solutions
• docs/VPN_SETUP.md - VPN integration guide
• CHANGELOG.md - Version history and changes

Configuration Templates

• .env.example - Environment configuration template
• config-templates/timezone-examples.txt - Timezone reference
• Individual compose files for selective deployment

[Unreleased]

Planned Features

• Watchtower integration for automatic updates
• Prometheus metrics export
• Grafana dashboard templates
• Additional VPN provider support
• Reverse proxy configuration examples
• SSL/TLS setup guide
• Performance optimization guide
• Migration scripts from other setups

Potential Improvements

• Container resource limit recommendations
• Database optimization scripts
• Log rotation configuration
• Notification integration examples
• Custom script examples
• API integration examples

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Version History

Version Numbering

• Major version (X.0.0): Breaking changes, major feature additions
• Minor version (0.X.0): New features, non-breaking changes
• Patch version (0.0.X): Bug fixes, documentation updates

Release Notes

Each release includes:

• New features and improvements
• Bug fixes and security updates
• Breaking changes (if any)
• Migration instructions (if needed)
• Updated documentation

Support Policy

• Current version: Full support and updates
• Previous major version: Security updates only
• Older versions: Community support only

For the latest updates and releases, check the GitHub repository.