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](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

## [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](bootstrap.sh)** - Complete fresh OS deployment
- **[Ansible Deployment Guide](ANSIBLE_DEPLOYMENT.md)** - Comprehensive setup documentation
- **[Updated README](README.md)** - Production-focused project overview
- **[Enhanced Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)** - Detailed change tracking

#### **Configuration Templates**
- **[Environment Template](templates/.env.j2)** - Jinja2 service configuration
- **[Vault Template](group_vars/all/vault.yml.example)** - Encrypted secrets management
- **[Inventory Template](inventory/production.yml.example)** - Server configuration

#### **Management & Deployment**
- **[Deployment Script](deploy.sh)** - 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)**
```bash
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)**
```bash
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](https://github.com/yourusername/synology-arrs-stack).