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Homelab Operational Runbooks
This directory contains step-by-step operational runbooks for common homelab management tasks. Each runbook provides clear procedures, prerequisites, and rollback steps.
📚 Available Runbooks
Service Management
- Add New Service - Deploy new containerized services via GitOps
- Service Migration - Move services between hosts safely
- Add New User - Onboard new users with proper access
Infrastructure Maintenance
- Disk Full Procedure - Handle full disk scenarios
- Certificate Renewal - Manage SSL/TLS certificates
- Synology DSM Upgrade - Safely upgrade NAS firmware
Security
- Credential Rotation - Rotate exposed or compromised credentials
🎯 How to Use These Runbooks
Runbook Format
Each runbook follows a standard format:
- Overview - What this procedure accomplishes
- Prerequisites - What you need before starting
- Estimated Time - How long it typically takes
- Risk Level - Low/Medium/High impact assessment
- Procedure - Step-by-step instructions
- Verification - How to confirm success
- Rollback - How to undo if something goes wrong
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
When to Use Runbooks
- Planned Maintenance - Follow runbooks during scheduled maintenance windows
- Incident Response - Use as quick reference during outages
- Training - Onboard new admins with documented procedures
- Automation - Use as basis for creating automated scripts
Best Practices
- ✅ Always read the entire runbook before starting
- ✅ Have a rollback plan ready
- ✅ Test in development/staging when possible
- ✅ Take snapshots/backups before major changes
- ✅ Document any deviations from the runbook
- ✅ Update runbooks when procedures change
🚨 Emergency Procedures
For emergency situations, refer to:
📋 Runbook Maintenance
Contributing
When you discover a new procedure or improvement:
- Create a new runbook using the template below
- Follow the standard format
- Include real examples from your infrastructure
- Test the procedure before documenting
Runbook Template
# [Procedure Name]
## Overview
Brief description of what this accomplishes and when to use it.
## Prerequisites
- [ ] Required access/credentials
- [ ] Required tools/software
- [ ] Required knowledge/skills
## Metadata
- **Estimated Time**: X minutes/hours
- **Risk Level**: Low/Medium/High
- **Requires Downtime**: Yes/No
- **Reversible**: Yes/No
- **Tested On**: Date last tested
## Procedure
### Step 1: [Action]
Detailed instructions...
```bash
# Example commands
Expected output:
Example of what you should see
Step 2: [Next Action]
Continue...
Verification
How to confirm the procedure succeeded:
- Verification step 1
- Verification step 2
Rollback Procedure
If something goes wrong:
- Step to undo changes
- How to restore previous state
Troubleshooting
Issue: Common problem Solution: How to fix it
Related Documentation
Change Log
- YYYY-MM-DD - Initial creation
- YYYY-MM-DD - Updated for new procedure
## 📞 Getting Help
If a runbook is unclear or doesn't work as expected:
1. Check the troubleshooting section
2. Refer to related documentation links
3. Review the homelab monitoring dashboards
4. Consult the [Infrastructure Overview](../infrastructure/INFRASTRUCTURE_OVERVIEW.md)
## 📊 Runbook Status
| Runbook | Status | Last Updated | Tested On |
|---------|--------|--------------|-----------|
| Add New Service | ✅ Active | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 |
| Service Migration | ✅ Active | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 |
| Add New User | ✅ Active | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 |
| Disk Full Procedure | ✅ Active | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 |
| Certificate Renewal | ✅ Active | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 |
| Synology DSM Upgrade | ✅ Active | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 |
| Credential Rotation | ✅ Active | 2026-02-20 | — |
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**Last Updated**: 2026-02-14