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* matrix-backup-borg: added option for unencrypted repo access * matrix-backup-borg: fixed requiring password for unencrypted repos; changed variable name * matrix-backup-borg: add unknown_unencrypted_repo_access_is_ok to config.yaml.j2 * matrix-backup-borg: cleanup comments * matrix-backup-borg: add documentation regarding unencrypted repos * matrix-backup-borg: add readability and ease of use to code * matrix-backup-borg: fix wording in defaults/main.yml comment * matrix-backup-borg: add quotes to docs * Indicate the variable to use Co-authored-by: Slavi Pantaleev <slavi@devture.com>
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# Setting up borg backup (optional)
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The playbook can install and configure [borgbackup](https://www.borgbackup.org/) with [borgmatic](https://torsion.org/borgmatic/) for you.
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BorgBackup is a deduplicating backup program with optional compression and encryption.
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That means your daily incremental backups can be stored in a fraction of the space and is safe whether you store it at home or on a cloud service.
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You will need a remote server where borg will store the backups. There are hosted, borg compatible solutions available, such as [BorgBase](https://www.borgbase.com).
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The backup will run based on `matrix_backup_borg_schedule` var (systemd timer calendar), default: 4am every day.
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## Prerequisites
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1. Create a new SSH key:
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```bash
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ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -N '' -f matrix-borg-backup -C matrix
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```
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This can be done on any machine and you don't need to place the key in the `.ssh` folder. It will be added to the Ansible config later.
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2. Add the **public** part of this SSH key (the `matrix-borg-backup.pub` file) to your borg provider/server:
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If you plan to use a hosted solution, follow their instructions. If you have your own server, copy the key over:
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```bash
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# example to append the new PUBKEY contents, where:
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# PUBKEY is path to the public key,
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# USER is a ssh user on a provider / server
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# HOST is a ssh host of a provider / server
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cat PUBKEY | ssh USER@HOST 'dd of=.ssh/authorized_keys oflag=append conv=notrunc'
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```
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## Adjusting the playbook configuration
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Minimal working configuration (`inventory/host_vars/matrix.DOMAIN/vars.yml`) to enable borg backup:
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```yaml
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matrix_backup_borg_enabled: true
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matrix_backup_borg_location_repositories:
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- USER@HOST:REPO
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matrix_backup_borg_storage_encryption_passphrase: "PASSPHRASE"
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matrix_backup_borg_ssh_key_private: |
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PRIVATE KEY
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```
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where:
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* USER - SSH user of a provider/server
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* HOST - SSH host of a provider/server
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* REPO - borg repository name, it will be initialized on backup start, eg: `matrix`
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* PASSPHRASE - passphrase used for encrypting backups, you may generate it with `pwgen -s 64 1` or use any password manager
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* PRIVATE KEY - the content of the **private** part of the SSH key you created before
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To backup without encryption, add `matrix_backup_borg_encryption: 'none'` to your vars. This will also enable the `matrix_backup_borg_unknown_unencrypted_repo_access_is_ok` variable.
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`matrix_backup_borg_location_source_directories` defines the list of directories to back up: it's set to `{{ matrix_base_data_path }}` by default, which is the base directory for every service's data, such as Synapse, Postgres and the bridges. You might want to exclude certain directories or file patterns from the backup using the `matrix_backup_borg_location_exclude_patterns` variable.
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Check the `roles/matrix-backup-borg/defaults/main.yml` file for the full list of available options.
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## Installing
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After configuring the playbook, run the [installation](installing.md) command again:
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```
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ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
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```
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