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System Maintenance Script

This repository contains a Go script system_maintenance.go designed to optimize Ubuntu systems by performing various maintenance tasks, system checks, and optimizations. This README provides step-by-step instructions to set up the environment and execute the script, along with an overview of the benefits users will gain from running it.

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Table of Contents

• Folder Structure
• Prerequisites
• Setup Instructions
  • 1. Prepare the Go Environment
  • 2. Install Required Go Packages
• Running the Script
• Benefits of the Script
• Important Notes

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Folder Structure

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├── golang
│   ├── go.mod
│   ├── go.sum
│   ├── preparegolangenv.sh
│   ├── system_maintenance
│   └── system_maintenance.go

• golang/: The main directory containing all Go-related files.
  • go.mod: The Go module file specifying module path and dependencies.
  • go.sum: Checksums for module dependencies.
  • preparegolangenv.sh: Shell script to set up the Go environment.
  • system_maintenance/: (If this is a directory, include its contents or clarify its purpose.)
  • system_maintenance.go: The main Go script for system maintenance.

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Prerequisites

• Operating System: Ubuntu (or a Debian-based Linux distribution)
• User Privileges: Root access or sudo privileges
• Internet Connection: Required to install packages and update repositories

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Setup Instructions

1. Prepare the Go Environment

Before running the system_maintenance.go script, ensure that Go is installed on your system. The preparegolangenv.sh script automates this process.

Steps:

1. Navigate to the golang Directory:

   Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the scripts:

   cd /path/to/your/repository/golang
   

2. Make the Setup Script Executable:

   chmod +x preparegolangenv.sh
   

3. Run the Setup Script:

   sudo ./preparegolangenv.sh
   

   This script will:

   • Update the package list.
   • Install Go language if it's not already installed.
   • Set up the Go environment variables.

   Content of preparegolangenv.sh:

   #!/bin/bash
   
   # Update package list
   sudo apt-get update
   
   # Install Go if not installed
   if ! command -v go &> /dev/null; then
       echo "Go not found, installing..."
       sudo apt-get install -y golang
   else
       echo "Go is already installed."
   fi
   
   # Set up Go environment variables
   echo "Setting up Go environment variables..."
   export GOPATH=$HOME/go
   export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin:$GOPATH/bin
   
   # Add environment variables to .bashrc for persistence
   echo "export GOPATH=\$HOME/go" >> ~/.bashrc
   echo "export PATH=\$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin:\$GOPATH/bin" >> ~/.bashrc
   
   echo "Go environment setup complete."
   

2. Install Required Go Packages

The system_maintenance.go script relies on external Go packages specified in the go.mod file.

Steps:

1. Ensure You Are in the golang Directory:

   cd /path/to/your/repository/golang
   

2. Initialize the Go Module:

   The go.mod file should already be present. If not, initialize a new module:

   go mod init system_maintenance
   

3. Download Dependencies:

   go mod tidy
   

   This command will download and install all necessary packages listed in the go.mod file.

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Running the Script

Once the environment is set up and dependencies are installed, you can run the system_maintenance.go script.

Steps:

1. Ensure You Are in the golang Directory:

   cd /path/to/your/repository/golang
   

2. Run the Script with Root Privileges:

   sudo go run system_maintenance.go
   

   Note: Running as sudo is essential because the script performs system-level operations that require root permissions.

3. Follow On-Screen Prompts:

   • The script may prompt you for input, such as confirming whether to install missing services.
   • Pay attention to any warnings or errors displayed.

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Benefits of the Script

Running the system_maintenance.go script provides several benefits to enhance the performance and stability of your Ubuntu system:

1. System Cleanup:

   • Removes old temporary files and logs, freeing up disk space.
   • Cleans up unnecessary packages and resolves duplicate apt sources to prevent package management issues.

2. System Health Checks:

   • Collects and displays system metrics (CPU usage, memory usage, disk usage, system uptime).
   • Identifies high CPU-consuming processes and offers options to manage them.

3. System Optimization:

   • Optimizes the swappiness value to improve memory management.
   • Adjusts network settings for better performance, including buffer sizes and TCP parameters.

4. Service Management:

   • Verifies that critical services (e.g., ssh, ufw, cron) are running and properly configured.
   • Automatically disables non-essential startup services to reduce boot time and resource consumption, keeping only essential services active.

5. Log Analysis:

   • Scans important log files (e.g., /var/log/syslog, /var/log/auth.log) for errors and warnings.
   • Reports findings to help you identify and address potential system issues.

6. Resource Monitoring:

   • Displays detailed disk usage information.
   • Lists the top resource-consuming processes for further analysis.

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Important Notes

• Backup Important Data: Before running the script, ensure that you have backups of important data and configuration files.

• Review the Script: It's recommended to review the script to understand the actions it will perform, especially if you have customized system configurations.

• Adjust Configurations as Needed:

  • Essential Services: Modify the essentialServices list in the script if you have services critical to your workflow that are not already included.
  • Log Files: Update the logFiles list to include any additional logs you wish to analyze.

• Reboot After Execution:

  • The script suggests rebooting the system to apply all changes.
  • Plan accordingly to avoid interrupting important tasks.

• Test Environment:

  • If possible, test the script in a virtual machine or a non-production environment to ensure it behaves as expected.

• Go Version:

  • Ensure that you have a compatible version of Go installed. The script is compatible with Go 1.13 and above.

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By following this guide, you'll be able to set up your environment and execute the system_maintenance.go script confidently, reaping the benefits of an optimized and well-maintained Ubuntu system.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to open an issue in the repository or reach out for support.