Initial commit: Comprehensive Debian bootc documentation

- Complete documentation for all bootc commands and subcommands
- Debian-specific adaptations and workarounds
- Manual installation methods to bypass bootc reliability issues
- Technical guides with Rust source code analysis
- Flowcharts and external command references
- Hidden command documentation (bootc internals, state, etc.)
- Composefs integration analysis
- Base image creation guides (with and without bootc binary)
- Management scripts and automation
- Comprehensive troubleshooting and examples
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# Debian bootc Documentation
This repository contains comprehensive technical documentation for the `bootc` project, specifically tailored for Debian systems. The documentation covers all aspects of bootc functionality, from basic usage to advanced technical implementation details.
## Overview
`bootc` is a tool for managing bootable container images using OCI/Docker container images as a transport and delivery format for base OS updates. It provides transactional, in-place operating system updates using container images. **The bootc binary does not actually make bootc images.**
## Documentation Structure
### Core Commands
#### Installation
- **`install/`** - Complete installation system documentation
- `technical-installation-guide.md` - Comprehensive technical guide
- `installation-flowchart.md` - Process flowcharts
- `external-commands-reference.md` - External command dependencies
- `source-code-analysis.md` - Rust source code analysis
#### Container Operations
- **`lint/`** - Container image validation
- `bootc-lint-guide.md` - User guide
- `technical-reference.md` - Technical implementation
- `examples-and-troubleshooting.md` - Practical examples
- `quick-reference.md` - Quick reference
- **`upgrade/`** - System updates
- `bootc-upgrade-guide.md` - User guide
- `technical-reference.md` - Technical implementation
- `examples-and-troubleshooting.md` - Practical examples
- `quick-reference.md` - Quick reference
- `external-commands-reference.md` - External commands
#### System Management
- **`edit/`** - Declarative configuration management
- `bootc-edit-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-edit-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-edit-external-commands.md` - External commands
- **`switch/`** - Image switching
- `bootc-switch-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-switch-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-switch-external-commands.md` - External commands
- **`rollback/`** - System rollback
- `bootc-rollback-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-rollback-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-rollback-external-commands.md` - External commands
- **`status/`** - System status
- `bootc-status-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-status-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-status-external-commands.md` - External commands
- **`usr-overlay/`** - Temporary /usr modifications
- `bootc-usr-overlay-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-usr-overlay-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-usr-overlay-external-commands.md` - External commands
### Hidden/Internal Commands
#### Image Management
- **`image/`** - Container image operations
- `bootc-image-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-image-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-image-external-commands.md` - External commands
#### Internal Operations
- **`internals/`** - Internal system operations
- `bootc-internals-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-internals-flowchart.md` - Process flowcharts
- `bootc-internals-external-commands.md` - External commands
- `bootc-internals-architecture.md` - System architecture
- `bootc-internals-examples-troubleshooting.md` - Examples and troubleshooting
- `bootc-internals-quick-reference.md` - Quick reference
#### State Management
- **`state/`** - System state operations
- `bootc-state-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-state-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-state-external-commands.md` - External commands
- `bootc-state-examples-troubleshooting.md` - Examples and troubleshooting
- `bootc-state-quick-reference.md` - Quick reference
#### Namespace Operations
- **`exec-in-host-mount-namespace/`** - Host namespace execution
- `bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-external-commands.md` - External commands
- `bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-examples-troubleshooting.md` - Examples and troubleshooting
- `bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-quick-reference.md` - Quick reference
#### Composefs Backend
- **`composefs-finalize-staged/`** - Composefs deployment finalization
- `bootc-composefs-finalize-staged-technical-guide.md` - Technical guide
- `bootc-composefs-finalize-staged-flowchart.md` - Process flowchart
- `bootc-composefs-finalize-staged-external-commands.md` - External commands
- `bootc-composefs-finalize-staged-examples-troubleshooting.md` - Examples and troubleshooting
- `bootc-composefs-finalize-staged-quick-reference.md` - Quick reference
### Specialized Documentation
#### Composefs Integration
- **`composefs.md`** - Technical report on composefs integration
- Architecture comparison between main and composefs-backend branches
- Implementation details and source code examples
- External commands and process flows
#### Building and Development
- **`building/`** - Image building guidance
- `guidance.md` - Building guidance (corrected for /usr/etc handling)
- `bootc-runtime.md` - Runtime configuration
- `users-and-groups.md` - User and group management
- `kernel-arguments.md` - Kernel argument management
- `secrets.md` - Secret management
- `management-services.md` - Management services
- `base-images.md` - Creating base bootc images (OCI and debbootstrap methods)
- `base-images-wo-bootc.md` - Creating bootc images without bootc binary (Debian-specific)
#### Installation
- **`installation.md`** - Installation instructions (corrected for source compilation)
## Key Features
### Comprehensive Coverage
- **All Commands**: Every bootc command and subcommand documented
- **Technical Depth**: Rust source code analysis and implementation details
- **Practical Focus**: Real-world examples and troubleshooting guides
- **Debian-Specific**: Adapted for Debian package management and conventions
### Hidden Functionality Discovered
- **Hidden Commands**: `bootc image`, `bootc internals`, `bootc state`, `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace`
- **Hidden Options**: `--progress-fd`, `--no-signature-verification`, `--mutate-in-place`, `--json`, `--target-no-signature-verification`
- **Feature Flags**: `composefs-backend`, `install-to-disk`, `rhsm`, `docgen`
- **Composefs Commands**: `bootc composefs-finalize-staged` (composefs-backend branch only)
### Advanced Features
- **Anaconda Integration**: Special support for Anaconda installer environments
- **Supermin Workarounds**: Container environment compatibility fixes
- **Buildah Integration**: Container build system integration
- **RHSM Support**: Red Hat Subscription Manager integration (feature flag)
- **Documentation Generation**: CLI structure dumping for documentation (feature flag)
- **Manual Installation**: Bypass bootc installation issues on Debian
- **Hybrid Management**: Manual installation + bootc management operations
- **Composefs Backend**: Alternative filesystem backend with EROFS support
## Technical Insights
### Architecture
- **OSTree Backend**: Primary backend using OSTree for deployments
- **Composefs Backend**: Alternative backend using EROFS and composefs
- **Container Integration**: Full OCI/Docker container image support
- **Transactional Updates**: Atomic, rollback-capable system updates
### Security
- **AppArmor Support**: Debian-specific security labeling
- **Signature Verification**: Container image signature validation
- **Sandboxing**: Systemd service sandboxing for security
- **Namespace Isolation**: Mount namespace operations for container safety
### Performance
- **EROFS Integration**: Efficient compressed filesystem for composefs backend
- **Delta Updates**: Efficient update mechanisms
- **Caching**: Image and metadata caching for performance
- **Parallel Operations**: Concurrent processing where possible
## Usage
### Installation
```bash
# Install build dependencies
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential git pkg-config libostree-dev libglib2.0-dev libgpgme-dev libseccomp-dev
# Install runtime dependencies
sudo apt install -y ostree podman
# Clone and build bootc
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
cd bootc
make
sudo make install
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Check system status
bootc status
# Install from container image
bootc install to-filesystem quay.io/myorg/myimage:latest
# Update system
bootc upgrade
# Switch to different image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/newimage:latest
```
### Debian-Specific Workarounds
#### Manual Installation (Recommended for Debian)
```bash
# Build bootc-compatible image without bootc binary
./build-bootc-base-wo-bootc.sh
# Install manually to filesystem
./install-bootc-manual.sh debian-bootc-base:latest /mnt/sysroot
# Install bootc for management operations
./install-bootc-for-management.sh
# Use bootc for upgrades and management
./bootc-manage.sh status
./bootc-manage.sh upgrade
```
#### Adding Application Layers
```bash
# Build nginx layer on base image
podman build -f examples/nginx/Containerfile -t debian-bootc-nginx:latest .
# Install with nginx layer
./build-and-install-nginx.sh /mnt/sysroot
# Test the installation
./test-nginx-layer.sh debian-bootc-nginx:latest
```
## Debian-Specific Considerations
### Why This Documentation Exists
- **bootc Reliability Issues**: bootc may be unreliable on Debian due to Fedora-centric development
- **Missing Dependencies**: Some bootc dependencies may not be available in Debian
- **Compilation Issues**: Rust dependencies may not compile cleanly on Debian
- **Runtime Errors**: Even if compiled, bootc may fail at runtime on Debian systems
### Our Solution
- **Manual Installation**: Bypass bootc installation issues with manual filesystem setup
- **Hybrid Approach**: Manual installation + bootc management for best of both worlds
- **Validation Scripts**: Manual validation of bootc-compatible images
- **Complete Workflows**: Ready-to-use scripts for common operations
### Key Files for Debian Users
- `building/base-images-wo-bootc.md` - Complete guide for creating bootc images without bootc binary
- `building/base-images.md` - Standard methods for creating base images
- All command documentation includes Debian-specific adaptations
## Contributing
This documentation is maintained alongside the bootc project. When contributing:
1. Ensure all commands and options are documented
2. Include technical implementation details
3. Provide practical examples and troubleshooting
4. Maintain Debian-specific adaptations
5. Update flowcharts and external command references
6. Test manual installation workflows on Debian
7. Validate that workarounds actually work
## License
This documentation follows the same license as the bootc project.
## References
- [bootc GitHub Repository](https://github.com/containers/bootc)
- [OSTree Documentation](https://ostreedev.github.io/ostree/)
- [Composefs Documentation](https://github.com/containers/composefs)
- [Debian Documentation](https://www.debian.org/doc/)

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# Building Base bootc Images
This document provides detailed instructions for creating base bootc images using two different approaches:
1. **Method 1**: Building from an existing OCI image
2. **Method 2**: Building from scratch using debootstrap/mmdebstrap
## Important Note
**bootc does not create base images** - it only deploys and manages them. Base image creation requires separate tools and processes as described below.
## Method 1: Building from Existing OCI Image
This method takes an existing Debian OCI image and converts it into a bootc-compatible base image.
### Prerequisites
```bash
# Install required tools
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y podman buildah skopeo
# Install bootc for validation
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
cd bootc
make
sudo make install
```
### Step 1: Create Containerfile
Create a `Containerfile.base`:
```dockerfile
# Containerfile.base - Convert existing Debian image to bootc base
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install essential packages for bootc
RUN apt update && apt install -y \
systemd \
systemd-sysusers \
systemd-tmpfiles \
kernel \
initramfs-tools \
grub2 \
grub2-common \
efibootmgr \
ostree \
&& apt clean
# Create essential directories
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/systemd/system \
/usr/lib/systemd/user \
/etc/systemd/system \
/etc/systemd/user \
/var/lib/systemd \
/run/systemd
# Configure systemd as init
RUN ln -sf /lib/systemd/systemd /sbin/init
# Set up basic systemd configuration
RUN systemctl set-default multi-user.target
# Create essential systemd services
RUN systemctl enable systemd-resolved.service \
systemd-networkd.service \
systemd-timesyncd.service
# Configure basic networking
RUN echo -e "[Match]\nName=*\n\n[Network]\nDHCP=yes" > /etc/systemd/network/80-dhcp.network
# Set up basic users and groups
RUN systemd-sysusers --root=/ --create
# Configure tmpfiles
RUN systemd-tmpfiles --create --root=/
# Install bootc (for validation)
COPY --from=quay.io/containers/bootc:latest /usr/bin/bootc /usr/bin/bootc
# Validate the image
RUN bootc container lint
# Required bootc labels
LABEL containers.bootc 1
LABEL ostree.bootable 1
# Set default command
CMD ["/lib/systemd/systemd"]
```
### Step 2: Build the Base Image
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# build-base-from-existing.sh
set -euo pipefail
IMAGE_NAME="debian-bootc-base"
TAG="${1:-latest}"
echo "🏗️ Building Debian bootc Base Image from Existing OCI"
echo "Image: ${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}"
# Build the base image
echo "📦 Building container image..."
podman build -f Containerfile.base -t "${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}" .
echo "✅ Base image built successfully!"
echo "Image: ${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}"
# Show image info
echo ""
echo "📊 Image Information:"
podman images "${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}"
echo ""
echo "🚀 Ready to build application layers!"
echo "Example: podman build -f examples/nginx/Containerfile -t ${IMAGE_NAME}:nginx"
```
### Step 3: Test the Base Image
```bash
# Test the base image
podman run --rm -it debian-bootc-base:latest /bin/bash
# Validate with bootc
bootc container lint debian-bootc-base:latest
```
## Method 2: Building from Scratch with debootstrap/mmdebstrap
This method creates a completely custom Debian base image from scratch.
### Prerequisites
```bash
# Install required tools
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y \
debootstrap \
mmdebstrap \
podman \
buildah \
skopeo \
qemu-user-static
# Install bootc for validation
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
cd bootc
make
sudo make install
```
### Step 1: Create Root Filesystem
Create a script to build the root filesystem:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# build-rootfs.sh - Build Debian rootfs from scratch
set -euo pipefail
ROOTFS_DIR="rootfs"
DEBIAN_RELEASE="bookworm"
ARCH="amd64"
echo "🏗️ Building Debian Root Filesystem from Scratch"
echo "Release: ${DEBIAN_RELEASE}"
echo "Architecture: ${ARCH}"
echo "Rootfs: ${ROOTFS_DIR}/"
# Clean up previous build
if [ -d "${ROOTFS_DIR}" ]; then
echo "🧹 Cleaning up previous build..."
sudo rm -rf "${ROOTFS_DIR}"
fi
# Create rootfs directory
mkdir -p "${ROOTFS_DIR}"
# Build rootfs with mmdebstrap (faster and more reliable)
echo "📦 Building rootfs with mmdebstrap..."
sudo mmdebstrap \
--arch="${ARCH}" \
--variant=minbase \
--include=systemd,systemd-sysusers,systemd-tmpfiles,kernel,initramfs-tools,grub2,grub2-common,efibootmgr,ostree \
"${DEBIAN_RELEASE}" \
"${ROOTFS_DIR}" \
http://deb.debian.org/debian
echo "✅ Rootfs built successfully!"
# Set up basic systemd configuration
echo "⚙️ Configuring systemd..."
sudo chroot "${ROOTFS_DIR}" systemctl set-default multi-user.target
# Create essential systemd services
sudo chroot "${ROOTFS_DIR}" systemctl enable systemd-resolved.service
sudo chroot "${ROOTFS_DIR}" systemctl enable systemd-networkd.service
sudo chroot "${ROOTFS_DIR}" systemctl enable systemd-timesyncd.service
# Configure basic networking
sudo tee "${ROOTFS_DIR}/etc/systemd/network/80-dhcp.network" > /dev/null <<EOF
[Match]
Name=*
[Network]
DHCP=yes
EOF
# Set up users and groups
sudo chroot "${ROOTFS_DIR}" systemd-sysusers --create
# Configure tmpfiles
sudo chroot "${ROOTFS_DIR}" systemd-tmpfiles --create
# Create essential directories
sudo mkdir -p "${ROOTFS_DIR}/usr/lib/systemd/system"
sudo mkdir -p "${ROOTFS_DIR}/usr/lib/systemd/user"
sudo mkdir -p "${ROOTFS_DIR}/etc/systemd/system"
sudo mkdir -p "${ROOTFS_DIR}/etc/systemd/user"
sudo mkdir -p "${ROOTFS_DIR}/var/lib/systemd"
sudo mkdir -p "${ROOTFS_DIR}/run/systemd"
# Configure systemd as init
sudo ln -sf /lib/systemd/systemd "${ROOTFS_DIR}/sbin/init"
# Set proper permissions
sudo chown -R root:root "${ROOTFS_DIR}"
sudo chmod 755 "${ROOTFS_DIR}"
echo "✅ Rootfs configuration complete!"
echo "Rootfs: ${ROOTFS_DIR}/"
```
### Step 2: Create Containerfile for Scratch Build
Create a `Containerfile.scratch`:
```dockerfile
# Containerfile.scratch - Build bootc image from scratch rootfs
FROM scratch
# Copy the entire rootfs
COPY rootfs/ /
# Install bootc (copy from existing image)
COPY --from=quay.io/containers/bootc:latest /usr/bin/bootc /usr/bin/bootc
# Validate the image
RUN bootc container lint
# Required bootc labels
LABEL containers.bootc 1
LABEL ostree.bootable 1
# Set default command
CMD ["/lib/systemd/systemd"]
```
### Step 3: Build Script
Create the main build script:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# build-scratch-bootc.sh - Complete build script for debian-scratch-bootc
set -euo pipefail
# Configuration
IMAGE_NAME="debian-scratch-bootc"
TAG="${1:-latest}"
ROOTFS_DIR="rootfs"
echo "🏗️ Building Debian Scratch Bootc Base Image"
echo "Image: ${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}"
echo "Rootfs: ${ROOTFS_DIR}/"
# Check if rootfs exists, build if not
if [ ! -d "${ROOTFS_DIR}" ]; then
echo "📦 Building rootfs..."
./build-rootfs.sh
fi
# Build the base image
echo "📦 Building container image..."
podman build -f Containerfile.scratch -t "${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}" .
echo "✅ Base image built successfully!"
echo "Image: ${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}"
# Show image info
echo ""
echo "📊 Image Information:"
podman images "${IMAGE_NAME}:${TAG}"
echo ""
echo "🚀 Ready to build application layers!"
echo "Example: podman build -f examples/nginx/Containerfile -t ${IMAGE_NAME}:nginx"
```
### Step 4: Create Example Application Layer
Create an example showing how to build on top of the base image:
```dockerfile
# examples/nginx/Containerfile
FROM debian-scratch-bootc:latest
# Install nginx
RUN apt update && apt install -y nginx && apt clean
# Configure nginx
RUN echo "server { listen 80; location / { return 200 'Hello from bootc!'; } }" > /etc/nginx/sites-available/default
RUN ln -sf /etc/nginx/sites-available/default /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
# Enable nginx service
RUN systemctl enable nginx.service
# Validate the image
RUN bootc container lint
# Required bootc labels
LABEL containers.bootc 1
LABEL ostree.bootable 1
# Set default command
CMD ["/lib/systemd/systemd"]
```
## Complete Project Structure
```
debian-bootc-base/
├── build-rootfs.sh # Rootfs build script
├── build-scratch-bootc.sh # Main build script
├── Containerfile.base # From existing OCI image
├── Containerfile.scratch # From scratch build
├── rootfs/ # Generated rootfs (Method 2)
├── examples/
│ ├── nginx/
│ │ └── Containerfile # Example nginx layer
│ └── apache/
│ └── Containerfile # Example apache layer
└── README.md
```
## Usage Examples
### Method 1: From Existing Image
```bash
# Build base image from existing Debian
./build-base-from-existing.sh
# Build application layer
podman build -f examples/nginx/Containerfile -t debian-bootc-base:nginx .
```
### Method 2: From Scratch
```bash
# Build rootfs and base image
./build-scratch-bootc.sh
# Build application layer
podman build -f examples/nginx/Containerfile -t debian-scratch-bootc:nginx .
```
## Validation and Testing
### Validate Base Image
```bash
# Validate with bootc
bootc container lint debian-bootc-base:latest
bootc container lint debian-scratch-bootc:latest
```
### Test Base Image
```bash
# Test the base image
podman run --rm -it debian-bootc-base:latest /bin/bash
podman run --rm -it debian-scratch-bootc:latest /bin/bash
```
### Deploy with bootc
```bash
# Install to filesystem
bootc install to-filesystem debian-bootc-base:latest
# Check status
bootc status
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **Permission Errors**: Ensure scripts are executable
```bash
chmod +x build-*.sh
```
2. **Rootfs Build Fails**: Check internet connection and mirrors
```bash
# Test mirror connectivity
curl -I http://deb.debian.org/debian/
```
3. **bootc Validation Fails**: Check required labels and systemd configuration
```bash
# Check labels
podman inspect debian-bootc-base:latest | grep -A 10 Labels
# Check systemd
podman run --rm debian-bootc-base:latest systemctl --version
```
4. **Image Too Large**: Optimize by removing unnecessary packages
```bash
# Clean up in rootfs
sudo chroot rootfs apt autoremove --purge -y
sudo chroot rootfs apt clean
```
## Advanced Configuration
### Custom Kernel
```bash
# Install specific kernel version
sudo chroot rootfs apt install -y linux-image-6.1.0-10-amd64
```
### Custom Systemd Services
```bash
# Add custom service
sudo tee rootfs/etc/systemd/system/myapp.service > /dev/null <<EOF
[Unit]
Description=My Application
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=simple
ExecStart=/usr/bin/myapp
Restart=always
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF
sudo chroot rootfs systemctl enable myapp.service
```
### Security Hardening
```bash
# Install security packages
sudo chroot rootfs apt install -y \
apparmor \
auditd \
ufw \
fail2ban
# Configure AppArmor
sudo chroot rootfs systemctl enable apparmor.service
```
This comprehensive guide provides everything needed to create base bootc images using both methods, with practical examples and troubleshooting tips.

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# Container runtime vs "bootc runtime"
Fundamentally, `bootc` reuses the OCI image format as a way to transport serialized filesystem trees with included metadata such as a `version` label, etc.
A bootc container operates in two basic modes. First, when invoked by a container runtime such as `podman` or `docker` (typically as part of a build process), the bootc container behaves exactly the same as any other container. For example, although there is a kernel embedded in the container image, it is not executed - the host kernel is used. There's no additional mount namespaces, etc. Ultimately, the container runtime is in full control here.
The second, and most important mode of operation is when a bootc container is installed to a physical or virtual machine. Here, bootc is in control; the container runtime used to build is no longer relevant. However, it's _very_ important to understand that bootc's role is quite limited:
* On boot, there is code in the initramfs to do a "chroot" equivalent into the target filesystem root
* On upgrade, bootc will fetch new content, but this will not affect the running root
Crucially, besides setting up some mounts, bootc itself does not act as any kind of "container runtime". It does not set up pid or other namespace, does not change cgroups, etc. That remains the role of other code (typically systemd). `bootc` is not a persistent daemon by default; it does not impose any runtime overhead.
Another example of this: While one can add Container configuration metadata, `bootc` generally ignores that at runtime today.
## Labels
A key aspect of OCI is the ability to use standardized (or semi-standardized) labels. These are stored and rendered by `bootc`; especially the `org.opencontainers.image.version` label.
## Example ignored runtime metadata, and recommendations
### ENTRYPOINT and CMD (OCI: Entrypoint/Cmd)
Ignored by bootc.
It's recommended for bootc containers to set `CMD /sbin/init`; but this is not required.
The booted host system will launch from the bootloader, to the kernel+initramfs and real root however it is "physically" configured inside the image. Typically today this is using systemd in both the initramfs and at runtime; but this is up to how you build the image.
### ENV (OCI: Env)
Ignored by bootc; to configure the global system environment you can change the systemd configuration. (Though this is generally not a good idea; instead it's usually better to change the environment of individual services)
### EXPOSE (OCI: exposedPorts)
Ignored by bootc; it is agnostic to how the system firewall and network function at runtime.
### USER (OCI: User)
Ignored by bootc; typically you should configure individual services inside the bootc container to run as unprivileged users instead.
### HEALTHCHECK (OCI: _no equivalent_)
This is currently a Docker-specific metadata, and did not make it into the OCI standards. (Note podman healthchecks)
It is important to understand again is that there is no "outer container runtime" when a bootc container is deployed on a host. The system must perform health checking on itself (or have an external system do it).
Relevant links:
* bootc rollback
* CentOS Automotive SIG unattended updates (note that as of right now, greenboot does not yet integrate with bootc)
* [systemd automatic boot assessment](https://systemd.io/AUTOMATIC_BOOT_ASSESSMENT/)
## Kernel
When run as a container, the Linux kernel binary in `/usr/lib/modules/$kver/vmlinuz` is ignored. It is only used when a bootc container is deployed to a physical or virtual machine.
## Security properties
When run as a container, the container runtime will by default apply various Linux kernel features such as namespacing to isolate the container processes from other system processes.
None of these isolation properties apply when a bootc system is deployed.
## Debian-Specific Considerations
### SELinux
For more on the intersection of SELinux and current bootc (OSTree container) images, see bootc images - SELinux. Note that Debian does not enable SELinux by default, so this may be less relevant for Debian-based bootc images.
### AppArmor Integration
Debian uses AppArmor as its primary mandatory access control system. When building Debian bootc images:
- AppArmor profiles should be included in the base image
- Consider how AppArmor policies will be managed across updates
- Test that services work correctly with AppArmor enforcement
### Debian Security Features
Debian bootc images should leverage Debian's security features:
- **Hardened kernel**: Consider using Debian's hardened kernel packages
- **Security updates**: Plan for how security updates will be handled through the bootc model
- **Package signing**: Ensure proper GPG key management for package verification
- **Firewall configuration**: Use `ufw` or `iptables` for network security
### Example Debian Dockerfile with Security Considerations
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install security tools and bootc dependencies
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y bootc ostree podman apparmor-utils ufw && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Configure AppArmor
RUN aa-complain /usr/sbin/sshd
# Set up basic firewall rules
RUN ufw --force enable && \
ufw default deny incoming && \
ufw default allow outgoing
# Install your application packages
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y nginx postgresql && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Configure services with proper security settings
RUN systemctl enable nginx postgresql
```
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# Generic guidance for building Debian bootc images
The bootc project intends to be operating system and distribution independent as possible, similar to its related projects podman and systemd, etc.
The recommendations for creating bootc-compatible images for Debian will in general need to be owned by the Debian project - in particular those who create the default bootc base image(s). However, some guidance is very generic to most Linux systems (and bootc only supports Linux).
Let's however restate a base goal of this project:
> The original Docker container model of using "layers" to model applications has been extremely successful. This project aims to apply the same technique for bootable host systems - using standard OCI/Docker containers as a transport and delivery format for base operating system updates.
Every tool and technique for creating application base images should apply to the host Linux OS as much as possible.
## Understanding mutability
When run as a container (particularly as part of a build), bootc-compatible images have all parts of the filesystem (e.g. `/usr` in particular) as fully mutable state, and writing there is encouraged (see below).
When "deployed" to a physical or virtual machine, the container image files are read-only by default; for more, see filesystem.
**Important**: Do not manually create `/usr/etc` directories or copy files there. The `/usr/etc` tree is generated client-side by bootc/ostree and contains the default container image's view of `/etc`. Manually putting files into this location can create undefined behavior and will cause `bootc container lint` to fail.
## Installing software
For Debian package management using `apt`, it is very much expected that the pattern of
```dockerfile
RUN apt update && apt install -y somepackage && apt clean && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
```
type flow Just Works here - the same way as it does for "application" container images. This pattern is really how Docker got started.
There's not much special to this that doesn't also apply to application containers; but see below.
### Nesting OCI containers in bootc containers
The OCI format uses "whiteouts" represented in the tar stream as special `.wh` files, and typically consumed by the Linux kernel `overlayfs` driver as special `0:0` character devices. Without special work, whiteouts cannot be nested.
Hence, an invocation like
```dockerfile
RUN podman pull quay.io/exampleimage/someimage
```
will create problems, as the `podman` runtime will create whiteout files inside the container image filesystem itself.
Special care and code changes will need to be made to container runtimes to support such nesting. Some more discussion in this tracker issue.
## systemd units
The model that is most popular with the Docker/OCI world is "microservice" style containers with the application as pid 1, isolating the applications from each other and from the host system - as opposed to "system containers" which run an init system like systemd, typically also SSH and often multiple logical "application" components as part of the same container.
The bootc project generally expects systemd as pid 1, and if you embed software in your derived image, the default would then be that that software is initially launched via a systemd unit.
```dockerfile
RUN apt update && apt install -y postgresql && apt clean && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
```
Would typically also carry a systemd unit, and that service will be launched the same way as it would on a package-based system.
## Users and groups
Note that the above `postgresql` today will allocate a user; this leads to the topic of users, groups and SSH keys.
## Configuration
A key aspect of choosing a bootc-based operating system model is that _code_ and _configuration_ can be strictly "lifecycle bound" together in exactly the same way.
(Today, that's by including the configuration into the base container image; however a future enhancement for bootc will also support dynamically-injected ConfigMaps, similar to kubelet)
You can add configuration files to the same places they're expected by typical package systems on Debian - in `/usr` (preferred where possible) or `/etc`. systemd has long advocated and supported a model where `/usr` (e.g. `/usr/lib/systemd/system`) contains content owned by the operating system image.
`/etc` is machine-local state. However, per filesystem.md it's important to note that the underlying OSTree system performs a 3-way merge of `/etc`, so changes you make in the container image to e.g. `/etc/postgresql/postgresql.conf` will be applied on update, assuming it is not modified locally.
**Important**: When building bootc images, work with `/etc` normally during the build process. Do not manually create or manipulate `/usr/etc` - this is handled automatically by bootc/ostree during deployment.
### Prefer using drop-in directories
These "locally modified" files can be a source of state drift. The best pattern to use is "drop-in" directories that are merged dynamically by the relevant software. systemd supports this comprehensively; see drop-ins for example in units.
And instead of modifying `/etc/sudoers`, it's best practice to add a file into `/etc/sudoers.d` for example.
Not all software supports this, however; and this is why there is generic support for `/etc`.
### Configuration in /usr vs /etc
Some software supports generic configuration both `/usr` and `/etc` - systemd, among others. Because bootc supports _derivation_ (the way OCI containers work) - it is supported and encouraged to put configuration files in `/usr` (instead of `/etc`) where possible, because then the state is consistently immutable.
One pattern is to replace a configuration file like `/etc/postgresql/postgresql.conf` with a symlink to e.g. `/usr/postgres/etc/postgresql.conf` for example, although this can run afoul of SELinux labeling.
### Secrets
There is a dedicated document for secrets, which is a special case of configuration.
## Handling read-only vs writable locations
The high level pattern for bootc systems is summarized again this way:
* Put read-only data and executables in `/usr`
* Put configuration files in `/usr` (if they're static), or `/etc` if they need to be machine-local
* Put "data" (log files, databases, etc.) underneath `/var`
However, some software installs to `/opt/examplepkg` or another location outside of `/usr`, and may include all three types of data underneath its single toplevel directory. For example, it may write log files to `/opt/examplepkg/logs`. A simple way to handle this is to change the directories that need to be writable to symbolic links to `/var`:
```dockerfile
RUN apt update && apt install -y examplepkg && apt clean && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/* && \
mv /opt/examplepkg/logs /var/log/examplepkg && \
ln -sr /opt/examplepkg/logs /var/log/examplepkg
```
The Debian bootc puppet example is one instance of this.
Another option is to configure the systemd unit launching the service to do these mounts dynamically via e.g.
```
BindPaths=/var/log/exampleapp:/opt/exampleapp/logs
```
## Building bootc Images Correctly
### The Right Way to Build bootc Images
When building bootc images, follow these principles:
1. **Work with `/etc` normally**: Configure files in `/etc` during the build process as you would in any container
2. **Don't manually create `/usr/etc`**: This directory is managed automatically by bootc/ostree
3. **Use `bootc container lint`**: Always run this to validate your image before finalizing
4. **Let bootc handle the transformation**: The `/etc` to `/usr/etc` conversion happens during deployment, not during build
### Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ **Don't do this**: Manually creating `/usr/etc` and copying files there
- ❌ **Don't do this**: Removing `/etc` and trying to recreate it manually
- ❌ **Don't do this**: Assuming you need to handle `/etc` normalization yourself
### Correct Build Pattern
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install packages normally
RUN apt update && apt install -y your-packages && apt clean
# Configure /etc files normally
RUN echo "config" > /etc/myapp/config.conf
RUN systemctl enable myapp
# Let bootc validate everything
RUN bootc container lint
LABEL containers.bootc 1
LABEL ostree.bootable 1
```
## Debian-Specific Considerations
### Package Management Integration
When building Debian bootc images, consider:
- **apt repositories**: Ensure your base image includes the necessary Debian repositories
- **Package selection**: Choose packages that are compatible with the bootc model
- **Dependencies**: Handle Debian package dependencies properly in your Dockerfile
- **Security updates**: Plan for how security updates will be handled through the bootc model
### Debian Configuration Patterns
- **dpkg configuration**: Use `debconf` for non-interactive package configuration
- **Service management**: Leverage Debian's systemd integration
- **User management**: Follow Debian conventions for user and group creation
- **Logging**: Use Debian's standard logging locations in `/var/log`
### Example Dockerfile for Debian bootc
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install bootc and dependencies
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y bootc ostree podman systemd && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Install your application packages
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y nginx postgresql && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Configure services normally - bootc handles /etc automatically
RUN systemctl enable nginx postgresql
# Configure /etc files normally - don't manually create /usr/etc
RUN echo "server_name example.com;" > /etc/nginx/conf.d/default.conf
# Set up proper permissions and links
RUN ln -sf /var/log/nginx /usr/share/nginx/logs
# Let bootc lint check everything is correct
RUN bootc container lint
LABEL containers.bootc 1
LABEL ostree.bootable 1
```
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# Kernel arguments
The default bootc model uses "type 1" bootloader config files stored in `/boot/loader/entries`, which define arguments provided to the Linux kernel.
The set of kernel arguments can be machine-specific state, but can also be managed via container updates.
The bootloader entries are currently written by the OSTree backend.
More on Linux kernel arguments: [Kernel Parameters](https://docs.kernel.org/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.html)
## /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d
Many bootc use cases will use generic "OS/distribution" kernels. In order to support injecting kernel arguments, bootc supports a small custom config file format in `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d` in TOML format, that have the following structure:
```toml
[kargs]
append = ["console=ttyS0", "quiet"]
prepend = ["rd.luks.uuid=12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc"]
```
The `append` and `prepend` arrays contain kernel arguments that will be added to the kernel command line. Arguments in `prepend` are added at the beginning, while `append` arguments are added at the end.
## Local kernel argument management
It is currently undefined behavior to remove kernel arguments locally that are included in the base image via `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d`.
## Injecting default arguments into custom kernels
The Linux kernel supports building in arguments into the kernel binary, at the time of this writing via the `config CMDLINE` build option. If you are building a custom kernel, then it often makes sense to use this instead of `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d` for example.
## Debian-Specific Considerations
### Debian Kernel Management
When working with Debian bootc images:
- **Kernel packages**: Debian provides multiple kernel packages (linux-image-generic, linux-image-cloud, etc.)
- **Kernel headers**: Install `linux-headers-*` packages for development
- **Kernel modules**: Located in `/lib/modules/$(uname -r)/`
### Example Debian Kernel Configuration
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install kernel and bootc dependencies
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y linux-image-generic linux-headers-generic bootc ostree && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Configure kernel arguments for Debian
COPY kargs.d/99-debian.conf /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/
```
### Debian Bootloader Integration
Debian uses GRUB as the default bootloader:
- **GRUB configuration**: `/etc/default/grub`
- **GRUB scripts**: `/etc/grub.d/`
- **Update GRUB**: `update-grub` command
### Example kernel arguments configuration
Create `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/99-debian.conf`:
```toml
[kargs]
append = [
"console=ttyS0",
"quiet",
"splash",
"systemd.show_status=false"
]
prepend = [
"rd.luks.uuid=12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc"
]
```
### Debian Security Considerations
For Debian bootc images, consider these security-related kernel arguments:
- **AppArmor**: `apparmor=1 security=apparmor`
- **SELinux**: `selinux=1 security=selinux` (if using SELinux)
- **KASLR**: `kaslr` (Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization)
- **SMEP/SMAP**: `nosmep nosmap` (if needed for compatibility)
### Hardware-Specific Arguments
Debian bootc images may need hardware-specific kernel arguments:
- **Virtualization**: `console=ttyS0` for cloud instances
- **Storage**: `root=UUID=...` for specific root device
- **Network**: `net.ifnames=0` for predictable network interface names
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# Management services
Management services in bootc systems handle operational tasks like updates, monitoring, and system maintenance. This document covers how to implement and manage these services in Debian bootc images.
## Overview
Management services are systemd services that handle:
- **System updates**: Managing bootc updates and rollbacks
- **Monitoring**: Health checks and system monitoring
- **Maintenance**: Log rotation, cleanup, and maintenance tasks
- **Configuration**: Dynamic configuration updates
## Update Management
### bootc Update Service
Create a service to handle bootc updates:
```dockerfile
# Create update management service
COPY bootc-update.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY bootc-update.timer /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY update-bootc.sh /usr/local/bin/
```
Service file (`/usr/lib/systemd/system/bootc-update.service`):
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Update bootc system
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/update-bootc.sh
StandardOutput=journal
StandardError=journal
```
Timer file (`/usr/lib/systemd/system/bootc-update.timer`):
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Run bootc update daily
Requires=bootc-update.service
[Timer]
OnCalendar=daily
Persistent=true
[Install]
WantedBy=timers.target
```
### Update Script Example
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# /usr/local/bin/update-bootc.sh
set -euo pipefail
# Check for updates
if bootc update --check; then
echo "Updates available, applying..."
bootc update
echo "Update completed successfully"
else
echo "No updates available"
fi
```
## Monitoring Services
### Health Check Service
Create a health check service:
```dockerfile
# Create health check service
COPY health-check.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY health-check.timer /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY health-check.sh /usr/local/bin/
```
Health check script example:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# /usr/local/bin/health-check.sh
set -euo pipefail
# Check system health
check_system_health() {
# Check disk space
df -h | awk 'NR>1 {if ($5+0 > 80) exit 1}'
# Check memory usage
free | awk 'NR==2{if ($3/$2 > 0.9) exit 1}'
# Check critical services
systemctl is-active --quiet sshd || exit 1
systemctl is-active --quiet systemd-resolved || exit 1
echo "System health check passed"
}
check_system_health
```
### Log Management
Set up log rotation and management:
```dockerfile
# Configure logrotate
COPY logrotate.conf /etc/logrotate.d/bootc
# Create log cleanup service
COPY log-cleanup.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY log-cleanup.timer /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY cleanup-logs.sh /usr/local/bin/
```
## Configuration Management
### Dynamic Configuration Updates
Create a service for configuration updates:
```dockerfile
# Create config management service
COPY config-manager.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY config-manager.sh /usr/local/bin/
COPY config-templates/ /etc/config-templates/
```
### Configuration Template Example
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# /usr/local/bin/config-manager.sh
set -euo pipefail
# Update configuration from templates
update_config() {
local template="$1"
local target="$2"
# Process template with environment variables
envsubst < "$template" > "$target"
# Reload service if needed
if systemctl is-active --quiet "$3"; then
systemctl reload "$3"
fi
}
# Update configurations
update_config /etc/config-templates/nginx.conf /etc/nginx/nginx.conf nginx
update_config /etc/config-templates/sshd.conf /etc/ssh/sshd_config sshd
```
## Debian-Specific Considerations
### Debian Service Management
Debian uses systemd for service management:
- **Service files**: `/usr/lib/systemd/system/`
- **User services**: `~/.config/systemd/user/`
- **Service enablement**: `systemctl enable`
- **Service status**: `systemctl status`
### Example Debian Management Services
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install management tools
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y curl jq logrotate cron && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Create management services
COPY management-services/ /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY management-scripts/ /usr/local/bin/
# Set up permissions
RUN chmod +x /usr/local/bin/*.sh
# Enable services
RUN systemctl enable bootc-update.timer health-check.timer log-cleanup.timer
```
### Debian Package Integration
Integrate with Debian package management:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Update Debian packages alongside bootc
# Update package lists
apt update
# Check for security updates
apt list --upgradable | grep -i security
# Install security updates
apt upgrade -y
# Clean up
apt autoremove -y
apt autoclean
```
### Debian Monitoring Tools
Use Debian's monitoring tools:
- **htop**: Process monitoring
- **iotop**: I/O monitoring
- **nethogs**: Network monitoring
- **sysstat**: System statistics
## Best Practices
### Service Design
1. **Idempotent operations**: Services should be safe to run multiple times
2. **Error handling**: Proper error handling and logging
3. **Resource limits**: Set appropriate resource limits
4. **Dependencies**: Define proper service dependencies
### Security Considerations
1. **Least privilege**: Run services with minimal required privileges
2. **Secure communication**: Use TLS for network communication
3. **Access control**: Restrict access to management interfaces
4. **Audit logging**: Log all management operations
### Operational Guidelines
1. **Monitoring**: Monitor service health and performance
2. **Alerting**: Set up alerts for critical failures
3. **Documentation**: Document all management services
4. **Testing**: Test management services in non-production environments
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# Secrets
Managing secrets in bootc systems requires careful consideration of security and operational requirements. This document covers various approaches for handling secrets in Debian bootc images.
## Overview
Secrets in bootc systems can be managed through several approaches:
- **Build-time secrets**: Embedded in the container image (not recommended for production)
- **Runtime secrets**: Injected at deployment time
- **External secret management**: Using external systems like HashiCorp Vault, Kubernetes secrets, etc.
## Build-time Secrets (Not Recommended)
While it's possible to embed secrets directly in the container image, this is generally not recommended for production use:
```dockerfile
# NOT RECOMMENDED for production
RUN echo "secret-password" > /etc/myapp/password
```
## Runtime Secret Injection
### systemd Credentials
systemd provides a credentials system for securely passing secrets to services:
```dockerfile
# Create a service that uses credentials
COPY myapp.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
```
Service file example (`/usr/lib/systemd/system/myapp.service`):
```ini
[Unit]
Description=My Application
[Service]
ExecStart=/usr/bin/myapp
LoadCredential=password:/etc/myapp/password
LoadCredential=api-key:/etc/myapp/api-key
```
### cloud-init Integration
For cloud deployments, use cloud-init to inject secrets:
```yaml
# cloud-init configuration
#cloud-config
write_files:
- path: /etc/myapp/config
content: |
password: ${PASSWORD}
api_key: ${API_KEY}
permissions: '0600'
owner: root:root
```
### Environment Variables
Use systemd environment files for secrets:
```dockerfile
# Create environment file template
COPY myapp.env.template /usr/lib/systemd/system/myapp.env.template
```
## External Secret Management
### HashiCorp Vault Integration
Create a service that fetches secrets from Vault:
```dockerfile
# Install Vault client
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y vault && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Create Vault service
COPY vault-fetch.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY fetch-secrets.sh /usr/local/bin/
```
### Kubernetes Secrets
For Kubernetes deployments, use Kubernetes secrets:
```yaml
apiVersion: v1
kind: Secret
metadata:
name: myapp-secrets
type: Opaque
data:
password: <base64-encoded-password>
api-key: <base64-encoded-api-key>
```
## Debian-Specific Considerations
### Debian Secret Management Tools
Debian provides several tools for secret management:
- **gnupg**: For encryption/decryption
- **openssl**: For certificate management
- **keyutils**: For kernel keyring management
### Example Debian Secret Management
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install secret management tools
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y gnupg openssl keyutils && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Create secret management service
COPY secret-manager.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY secret-manager.sh /usr/local/bin/
# Set up proper permissions
RUN chmod 700 /usr/local/bin/secret-manager.sh
```
### Debian Keyring Integration
Use Debian's keyring system for managing secrets:
```bash
# Add secret to kernel keyring
echo "my-secret" | keyctl padd user myapp-secret @u
# Retrieve secret in application
SECRET=$(keyctl print user:myapp-secret)
```
### AppArmor Considerations
When using AppArmor with secrets:
```dockerfile
# Create AppArmor profile for secret access
COPY usr.bin.myapp /etc/apparmor.d/
RUN aa-enforce /etc/apparmor.d/usr.bin.myapp
```
## Best Practices
### Security Guidelines
1. **Never embed secrets in images**: Use external secret management
2. **Use least privilege**: Only grant access to secrets that are needed
3. **Rotate secrets regularly**: Implement secret rotation policies
4. **Audit secret access**: Log all secret access and usage
5. **Use encryption**: Encrypt secrets at rest and in transit
### Operational Guidelines
1. **Use templates**: Create secret templates that can be filled at runtime
2. **Validate secrets**: Check that secrets are valid before use
3. **Handle failures gracefully**: Plan for secret retrieval failures
4. **Monitor secret usage**: Track secret access patterns
### Example Implementation
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install dependencies
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y curl jq gnupg && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Create secret management system
COPY secret-manager.service /usr/lib/systemd/system/
COPY secret-manager.sh /usr/local/bin/
COPY secret-templates/ /etc/secret-templates/
# Set up proper permissions
RUN chmod 700 /usr/local/bin/secret-manager.sh && \
chmod 600 /etc/secret-templates/*
# Enable secret manager
RUN systemctl enable secret-manager.service
```
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# Users and groups
This is one of the more complex topics. Generally speaking, bootc has nothing to do directly with configuring users or groups; it is a generic OS update/configuration mechanism. (There is currently just one small exception in that `bootc install` has a special case `--root-ssh-authorized-keys` argument, but it's very much optional).
## Generic base images
Commonly OS/distribution base images will be generic, i.e. without any configuration. It is _very strongly recommended_ to avoid hardcoded passwords and ssh keys with publicly-available private keys (as Vagrant does) in generic images.
### Injecting SSH keys via systemd credentials
The systemd project has documentation for [credentials](https://systemd.io/CREDENTIALS/) which can be used in some environments to inject a root password or SSH authorized_keys. For many cases, this is a best practice.
At the time of this writing this relies on SMBIOS which is mainly configurable in local virtualization environments. (qemu).
### Injecting users and SSH keys via cloud-init, etc.
Many IaaS and virtualization systems are oriented towards a "metadata server" (see e.g. [AWS instance metadata](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/ec2-instance-metadata.html)) that are commonly processed by software such as cloud-init or Ignition or equivalent.
The base image you're using may include such software, or you can install it in your own derived images.
In this model, SSH configuration is managed outside of the bootable image. See e.g. [GCP oslogin](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/oslogin) for an example of this where operating system identities are linked to the underlying Google accounts.
### Adding users and credentials via custom logic (container or unit)
Of course, systems like `cloud-init` are not privileged; you can inject any logic you want to manage credentials via e.g. a systemd unit (which may launch a container image) that manages things however you prefer. Commonly, this would be a custom network-hosted source. For example, [FreeIPA](https://www.freeipa.org/).
Another example in a Kubernetes-oriented infrastructure would be a container image that fetches desired authentication credentials from a CRD hosted in the API server. (To do things like this it's suggested to reuse the kubelet credentials)
### System users and groups (added via packages, etc)
It is common for packages (deb/rpm/etc) to allocate system users or groups as part of e.g `apt|dnf install <server package>` such as Apache or MySQL, and this is often done by directly invoking `useradd` or `groupadd` as part of package pre/post installation scripts.
With the `shadow-utils` implementation of `useradd` and the default glibc `files` this will result in changes to the traditional `/etc/passwd` and `/etc/shadow` files as part of the container build.
#### System drift from local /etc/passwd modifications
When the system is initially installed, the `/etc/passwd` in the container image will be applied and contain desired users.
By default (without `etc = transient`, see below), the `/etc` directory is machine-local persistent state. If subsequently `/etc/passwd` is modified local to the machine (as is common for e.g. setting a root password) then any new changes in the container image (such as users from new packages) _will not appear_ on subsequent updates by default (they will be in `/usr/etc/passwd` instead - the default image version).
The general best fix for this is to use `systemd-sysusers` instead of allocating a user/group at build time at all.
##### Using systemd-sysusers
See [systemd-sysusers](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/sysusers.d.html). For example in your derived build:
```dockerfile
COPY mycustom-user.conf /usr/lib/sysusers.d
```
A key aspect of how this works is that `sysusers` will make changes to the traditional `/etc/passwd` file as necessary on boot instead of at build time. If `/etc` is persistent, this can avoid uid/gid drift (but in the general case it does mean that uid/gid allocation can depend on how a specific machine was upgraded over time).
Note that the default `sysusers` design is that users are allocated on the client side (per machine). Avoid having non-root owned files managed by `sysusers` inside your image, especially underneath `/usr`. With the exception of `setuid` or `setgid` binaries (which should also be strongly avoided), there is generally no valid reason for having non-root owned files in `/usr` or other runtime-immutable directories.
#### User and group home directories and /var
For systems configured with persistent `/home``/var/home`, any changes to `/var` made in the container image after initial installation _will not be applied on subsequent updates_. If for example you inject `/var/home/someuser/.ssh/authorized_keys` into a container build, existing systems will _not_ get the updated authorized keys file.
#### Using DynamicUser=yes for systemd units
For "system" users it's strongly recommended to use systemd `DynamicUser=yes` where possible.
This is significantly better than the pattern of allocating users/groups at "package install time" (e.g. [Fedora package user/group guidelines](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/packaging-guidelines/UsersAndGroups/)) because it avoids potential UID/GID drift (see below).
#### Using systemd JSON user records
See [JSON user records](https://systemd.io/USER_RECORD/). Unlike `sysusers`, the canonical state for these live in `/usr` - if a subsequent image drops a user record, then it will also vanish from the system - unlike `sysusers.d`.
#### nss-altfiles
The [nss-altfiles](https://github.com/altfiles/nss-altfiles) project (long) predates systemd JSON user records. It aims to help split "system" users into `/usr/lib/passwd` and `/usr/lib/group`. It's very important to understand that this aligns with the way the OSTree project handles the "3 way merge" for `/etc` as it relates to `/etc/passwd`. Currently, if the `/etc/passwd` file is modified in any way on the local system, then subsequent changes to `/etc/passwd` in the container image _will not be applied_.
Some base images may have `nss-altfiles` enabled by default; this is currently the case for base images built by rpm-ostree.
Commonly, base images will have some "system" users pre-allocated and managed via this file again to avoid uid/gid drift.
In a derived container build, you can also append users to `/usr/lib/passwd` for example. (At the time of this writing there is no command line to do so though).
Typically it is more preferable to use `sysusers.d` or `DynamicUser=yes`.
### Machine-local state for users
At this point, it is important to understand the filesystem layout - the default is up to the base image.
The default Linux concept of a user has data stored in both `/etc` (`/etc/passwd`, `/etc/shadow` and groups) and `/home`. The choice for how these work is up to the base image, but a common default for generic base images is to have both be machine-local persistent state. In this model `/home` would be a symlink to `/var/home/someuser`.
#### Injecting users and SSH keys via at system provisioning time
For base images where `/etc` and `/var` are configured to persist by default, it will then be generally supported to inject users via "installers" such as Anaconda (interactively or via kickstart) or any others.
Typically generic installers such as this are designed for "one time bootstrap" and again then the configuration becomes mutable machine-local state that can be changed "day 2" via some other mechanism.
The simple case is a user with a password - typically the installer helps set the initial password, but to change it there is a different in-system tool (such as `passwd` or a GUI as part of Cockpit, GNOME/KDE/etc).
It is intended that these flows work equivalently in a bootc-compatible system, to support users directly installing "generic" base images, without requiring changes to the tools above.
#### Transient home directories
Many operating system deployments will want to minimize persistent, mutable and executable state - and user home directories are that
But it is also valid to default to having e.g. `/home` be a `tmpfs` to ensure user data is cleaned up across reboots (and this pairs particularly well with a transient `/etc` as well):
In order to set up the user's home directory to e.g. inject SSH `authorized_keys` or other files, a good approach is to use systemd `tmpfiles.d` snippets:
```
f~ /home/someuser/.ssh/authorized_keys 600 someuser someuser - <base64 encoded data>
```
which can be embedded in the image as `/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/someuser-keys.conf`.
Or a service embedded in the image can fetch keys from the network and write them; this is the pattern used by cloud-init and afterburn.
### UID/GID drift
Any invocation of `useradd` or `groupadd` that does not allocate a _fixed_ UID/GID may be subject to "drift" in subsequent rebuilds by default.
One possibility is to explicitly force these user/group allocations into a static state, via `systemd-sysusers` (per above) or explicitly adding the users with static IDs _before_ a dpkg installation script operates on it:
```dockerfile
RUN <<EORUN
set -xeuo pipefail
groupadd -g 10044 mycustom-group
useradd -u 10044 -g 10044 -d /dev/null -M mycustom-user
apt install -y mycustom-package.deb
bootc container lint
EORUN
```
Ultimately the `/etc/passwd` and similar files are a mapping between names and numeric identifiers. A problem then becomes when this mapping is dynamic and mixed with "stateless" container image builds.
For example today the Debian `postgresql` package allocates a static uid of 26.
This means that
```dockerfile
RUN apt install -y postgresql
```
will always result in a change to `/etc/passwd` that allocates uid 26 and data in `/var/lib/postgres` will always be owned by that UID.
However in contrast, some Debian packages allocate floating users.
This means that each container image build (without additional work, unlike the example at the beginning of this section), may (due to package installation ordering or other reasons) result in the uid changing.
This can be a problem if that user maintains persistent state. Such cases are best handled by being converted to use `sysusers.d` - or again even better, using `DynamicUser=yes` (see above).
#### tmpfiles.d use for setting ownership
Systemd's tmpfiles.d provides a way to define files and directories in a way that will be processed at startup as needed. One way to work around SELinux security context and user or group ownership of a directory or file can be by using the z or Z directives.
These directives will adjust the access mode, user and group ownership and the SELinux security context as stated on the doc linked above.
For example, if we need `/var/lib/my_file.conf` to be part of the `tss` group but owned by `root` we could create a tmpfiles.d entry with:
```
+z /var/lib/my_file 0640 root tss -
```
## Debian-Specific Considerations
### Debian User Management
When building Debian bootc images, consider these Debian-specific patterns:
- **adduser vs useradd**: Debian provides both `adduser` (Debian-specific) and `useradd` (POSIX). Use `adduser` for interactive user creation and `useradd` for scripts
- **Debian package user creation**: Many Debian packages create users via `adduser` in postinst scripts
- **Home directory structure**: Debian uses `/home` for user home directories by default
### Example Debian User Management
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install systemd and bootc dependencies
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y systemd bootc ostree podman && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Create system users using adduser (Debian way)
RUN adduser --system --group --disabled-password --home /var/lib/myservice myservice
# Or use systemd-sysusers for better integration
COPY myservice-user.conf /usr/lib/sysusers.d/
# Install packages that may create users
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y postgresql nginx && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Configure services
RUN systemctl enable postgresql nginx
```
### Debian SSH Configuration
For SSH key management in Debian bootc images:
```dockerfile
# Create SSH directory structure
RUN mkdir -p /etc/ssh/sshd_config.d
# Add SSH configuration
COPY sshd_config.d/99-bootc.conf /etc/ssh/sshd_config.d/
# Set up authorized keys via tmpfiles
COPY ssh-keys.conf /usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/
```
### Debian Group Management
Debian uses specific group conventions:
- **sudo group**: `sudo` (not `wheel` like some other distributions)
- **docker group**: For Docker access
- **systemd groups**: For systemd-resolved, systemd-timesyncd, etc.
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# bootc composefs-finalize-staged - Examples and Troubleshooting
## Overview
This document provides practical examples and troubleshooting guidance for the `bootc composefs-finalize-staged` system, covering common use cases, error scenarios, and debugging techniques.
## Common Use Cases
### 1. Systemd Service Management
#### Enable and Start Service
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Enable and start composefs-finalize-staged service
echo "=== Composefs Finalize Staged Service Management ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Enable service for automatic start
echo "Enabling service..."
systemctl enable composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Start service
echo "Starting service..."
systemctl start composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Check service status
echo "Service status:"
systemctl status composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
#### Service Monitoring
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Monitor composefs-finalize-staged service
echo "=== Service Monitoring ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check service status
echo "Service status:"
systemctl is-active composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Check service logs
echo "Recent logs:"
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -n 50
# Check service configuration
echo "Service configuration:"
systemctl show composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
### 2. Staged Deployment Management
#### Check Staged Deployment
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Check for staged composefs deployment
echo "=== Staged Deployment Check ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check if staged deployment exists
if [ -f "/var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment" ]; then
echo "Staged deployment found:"
cat /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
else
echo "No staged deployment found"
fi
# Check composefs state directory
echo "Composefs state directory:"
ls -la /sysroot/composefs/
# Check staged deployment files
echo "Staged deployment files:"
find /sysroot/composefs/ -name "*.staged" -type f
```
#### Create Staged Deployment
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Create staged composefs deployment
echo "=== Create Staged Deployment ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Create composefs state directory
mkdir -p /sysroot/composefs
# Create staged deployment marker
echo "staged-deployment-id" > /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
# Create staged deployment directory
mkdir -p /sysroot/composefs/staged-deployment-id
# Create origin file
cat > /sysroot/composefs/staged-deployment-id/staged-deployment-id.origin << EOF
[origin]
container=ostree-unverified-image:quay.io/myorg/composefs:latest
[boot]
type=uki
digest=sha256:abcd1234...
EOF
echo "Staged deployment created"
```
### 3. EROFS Image Operations
#### Mount EROFS Image
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Mount EROFS image for testing
echo "=== EROFS Image Operations ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Create mount point
mkdir -p /mnt/erofs
# Mount EROFS image
echo "Mounting EROFS image..."
mount -t erofs /path/to/image.erofs /mnt/erofs
# Check mount
echo "Mount status:"
mount | grep erofs
# List contents
echo "EROFS contents:"
ls -la /mnt/erofs/
# Unmount
echo "Unmounting EROFS image..."
umount /mnt/erofs
```
#### Create EROFS Image
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Create EROFS image for testing
echo "=== Create EROFS Image ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Create source directory
mkdir -p /tmp/erofs-source/etc
mkdir -p /tmp/erofs-source/usr
mkdir -p /tmp/erofs-source/var
# Add some test files
echo "test config" > /tmp/erofs-source/etc/test.conf
echo "test binary" > /tmp/erofs-source/usr/bin/test
# Create EROFS image
echo "Creating EROFS image..."
mkfs.erofs -z lz4 /tmp/test-image.erofs /tmp/erofs-source
# Verify image
echo "Verifying EROFS image..."
file /tmp/test-image.erofs
# Clean up
rm -rf /tmp/erofs-source
```
### 4. Bootloader Operations
#### GRUB Configuration
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# GRUB configuration for composefs
echo "=== GRUB Configuration ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check GRUB configuration
echo "Current GRUB configuration:"
cat /boot/grub/grub.cfg | grep -i composefs
# Update GRUB configuration
echo "Updating GRUB configuration..."
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
# Check GRUB entries
echo "GRUB entries:"
ls -la /boot/grub/loader/entries/
# Check for staged entries
echo "Staged GRUB entries:"
find /boot/grub/ -name "*.staged" -type f
```
#### systemd-boot Configuration
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# systemd-boot configuration for composefs
echo "=== systemd-boot Configuration ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check systemd-boot entries
echo "systemd-boot entries:"
bootctl list
# Check ESP partition
echo "ESP partition:"
ls -la /boot/efi/EFI/
# Check for staged entries
echo "Staged systemd-boot entries:"
find /boot/efi/ -name "*.staged" -type f
# Update boot entries
echo "Updating boot entries..."
bootctl update
```
### 5. /etc Configuration Management
#### Check /etc Configuration
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Check /etc configuration state
echo "=== /etc Configuration Check ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check current /etc
echo "Current /etc contents:"
ls -la /etc/
# Check composefs state
echo "Composefs state:"
ls -la /sysroot/composefs/
# Check staged /etc
echo "Staged /etc contents:"
find /sysroot/composefs/ -name "etc" -type d -exec ls -la {} \;
# Check for merge conflicts
echo "Checking for merge conflicts..."
find /etc/ -name "*.orig" -o -name "*.bak" -o -name "*.conflict"
```
#### Manual /etc Merge
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Manual /etc merge for testing
echo "=== Manual /etc Merge ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Create test directories
mkdir -p /tmp/pristine-etc
mkdir -p /tmp/current-etc
mkdir -p /tmp/new-etc
# Create test files
echo "pristine config" > /tmp/pristine-etc/test.conf
echo "current config" > /tmp/current-etc/test.conf
echo "new config" > /tmp/new-etc/test.conf
# Perform manual merge
echo "Performing manual merge..."
cp /tmp/pristine-etc/test.conf /tmp/merged-etc/test.conf
# Apply current changes
echo "Applying current changes..."
# This would be done by the etc-merge library in practice
# Apply new changes
echo "Applying new changes..."
# This would be done by the etc-merge library in practice
# Clean up
rm -rf /tmp/pristine-etc /tmp/current-etc /tmp/new-etc /tmp/merged-etc
```
## Troubleshooting Guide
### 1. Common Error Scenarios
#### No Staged Deployment Error
**Error**: `No staged deployment found`
**Cause**: No staged deployment exists to finalize
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check for staged deployment
ls -la /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/
# Create staged deployment if needed
echo "deployment-id" > /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
# Check composefs state
ls -la /sysroot/composefs/
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Ensure staged deployment exists before finalization
if [ ! -f "/var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment" ]; then
echo "Error: No staged deployment found"
exit 1
fi
```
#### Non-Composefs Deployment Error
**Error**: `Staged deployment is not a composefs deployment`
**Cause**: Staged deployment is not a composefs deployment
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check deployment type
cat /sysroot/composefs/*/deployment-id.origin
# Verify composefs configuration
grep -i composefs /sysroot/composefs/*/deployment-id.origin
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Verify composefs deployment before staging
if ! grep -q "composefs" /path/to/deployment.origin; then
echo "Error: Not a composefs deployment"
exit 1
fi
```
#### EROFS Mount Error
**Error**: `Failed to mount EROFS image`
**Cause**: EROFS image cannot be mounted
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check EROFS image
file /path/to/image.erofs
# Check mount point
ls -la /sysroot/
# Check permissions
ls -la /sysroot/composefs/
# Try manual mount
mount -t erofs /path/to/image.erofs /mnt/test
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Verify EROFS image before use
if ! file /path/to/image.erofs | grep -q "EROFS"; then
echo "Error: Invalid EROFS image"
exit 1
fi
```
#### ESP Mount Error
**Error**: `Failed to mount ESP partition`
**Cause**: ESP partition cannot be mounted
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check ESP partition
lsblk | grep -i efi
# Check mount point
ls -la /boot/efi/
# Try manual mount
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/esp
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Verify ESP partition before use
if ! lsblk | grep -q "EFI"; then
echo "Error: No ESP partition found"
exit 1
fi
```
### 2. Debugging Techniques
#### Enable Debug Logging
```bash
# Set debug log level
export RUST_LOG=debug
# Run command with debug output
bootc composefs-finalize-staged
# Check debug logs
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service --since "1 hour ago" | grep DEBUG
```
#### Verbose Output
```bash
# Enable verbose output
bootc composefs-finalize-staged -v
# Check verbose logs
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service --since "1 hour ago" | grep -v INFO
```
#### System Information
```bash
# Gather system information
uname -a
lsb_release -a
systemctl --version
bootc --version
# Check system configuration
cat /etc/os-release
cat /proc/version
cat /proc/cpuinfo | head -20
```
#### Composefs Diagnostics
```bash
# Check composefs state
ls -la /sysroot/composefs/
cat /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
# Check kernel cmdline
cat /proc/cmdline | grep -i composefs
# Check mounted filesystems
mount | grep -i composefs
```
### 3. Recovery Procedures
#### Service Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Service recovery script
echo "=== Service Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Stop service
echo "Stopping service..."
systemctl stop composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Reset service state
echo "Resetting service state..."
systemctl reset-failed composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Reload systemd
echo "Reloading systemd..."
systemctl daemon-reload
# Start service
echo "Starting service..."
systemctl start composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Check status
echo "Service status:"
systemctl status composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
#### Deployment Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Deployment recovery script
echo "=== Deployment Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check staged deployment
echo "Checking staged deployment..."
if [ -f "/var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment" ]; then
echo "Staged deployment found"
cat /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
else
echo "No staged deployment found"
fi
# Check composefs state
echo "Checking composefs state..."
ls -la /sysroot/composefs/
# Clean up if needed
echo "Cleaning up if needed..."
rm -f /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
echo "Deployment recovery complete"
```
### 4. Performance Analysis
#### Execution Performance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Execution performance analysis
echo "=== Execution Performance Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Time service execution
echo "Timing service execution..."
time systemctl start composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Check resource usage
echo "Resource usage:"
ps aux | grep composefs-finalize-staged | awk '{sum+=$6} END {print sum/1024 " MB"}'
# Check system load
echo "System load:"
uptime
```
#### Filesystem Performance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Filesystem performance analysis
echo "=== Filesystem Performance Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check disk usage
echo "Disk usage:"
df -h /sysroot
# Check I/O usage
echo "I/O usage:"
iotop -bn1 | head -20
# Check mount performance
echo "Mount performance:"
time mount -t erofs /path/to/image.erofs /mnt/test
time umount /mnt/test
```
### 5. Monitoring and Alerting
#### Health Check Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Health check script
HEALTH_STATUS=0
echo "=== Composefs Finalize Staged Health Check ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check service status
echo "Checking service status..."
if ! systemctl is-active composefs-finalize-staged.service > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Service not active"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check staged deployment
echo "Checking staged deployment..."
if [ ! -f "/var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment" ]; then
echo "WARNING: No staged deployment found"
fi
# Check composefs state
echo "Checking composefs state..."
if [ ! -d "/sysroot/composefs" ]; then
echo "ERROR: Composefs state directory not found"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check EROFS support
echo "Checking EROFS support..."
if ! modprobe erofs > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: EROFS module not available"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Report health status
if [ $HEALTH_STATUS -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Health check passed"
else
echo "Health check failed"
fi
exit $HEALTH_STATUS
```
#### Alerting Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Alerting script
# Send alert to monitoring system
send_alert() {
local severity=$1
local message=$2
curl -X POST "https://monitoring.example.com/alerts" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{
\"service\": \"composefs-finalize-staged\",
\"severity\": \"$severity\",
\"message\": \"$message\",
\"timestamp\": \"$(date -Iseconds)\"
}"
}
# Check service health
if ! /usr/local/bin/composefs-finalize-staged-health-check.sh; then
send_alert "critical" "Composefs finalize staged service health check failed"
fi
# Check service status
if ! systemctl is-active composefs-finalize-staged.service > /dev/null 2>&1; then
send_alert "critical" "Composefs finalize staged service not active"
fi
# Check staged deployment
if [ ! -f "/var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment" ]; then
send_alert "warning" "No staged deployment found"
fi
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
- **Systemd Integration**: Use systemd service for execution
- **Early Boot**: Execute early in boot process
- **Error Handling**: Implement proper error handling
- **Logging**: Use appropriate logging levels
### 2. Security Considerations
- **Privilege Requirements**: Ensure appropriate privileges
- **Sandboxing**: Use systemd sandboxing features
- **Access Control**: Limit filesystem access
- **Error Recovery**: Implement proper error recovery
### 3. Performance Optimization
- **Efficient Operations**: Use efficient filesystem operations
- **Resource Management**: Manage resources appropriately
- **Timeout Handling**: Handle timeouts gracefully
- **Error Recovery**: Implement proper error recovery
This comprehensive examples and troubleshooting guide provides practical solutions for common issues and advanced debugging techniques for the bootc composefs-finalize-staged system.

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# bootc composefs-finalize-staged - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands used by `bootc composefs-finalize-staged` operations. These commands are essential for understanding the dependencies and integration points of the composefs-finalize-staged system.
## Core Commands
### bootc
**Purpose**: Main bootc command for composefs-finalize-staged operations
**Usage**: `bootc composefs-finalize-staged`
**Dependencies**: None (core command)
#### Examples
```bash
# Execute composefs-finalize-staged command
bootc composefs-finalize-staged
# Check if command is available
bootc --help | grep composefs-finalize-staged
```
## Systemd Commands
### systemctl
**Purpose**: Systemd service management
**Usage**: `systemctl <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Examples
```bash
# Start composefs-finalize-staged service
systemctl start composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Enable service for automatic start
systemctl enable composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Check service status
systemctl status composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Stop service
systemctl stop composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Restart service
systemctl restart composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Reload systemd configuration
systemctl daemon-reload
```
### journalctl
**Purpose**: Systemd journal viewing
**Usage**: `journalctl [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Examples
```bash
# Show logs for composefs-finalize-staged service
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Show recent logs
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -n 100
# Follow logs in real-time
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -f
# Show logs since specific time
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service --since "1 hour ago"
# Show logs with priority
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -p err
# Show logs with timestamps
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -o short-precise
```
## Filesystem Commands
### mount
**Purpose**: Mount filesystems
**Usage**: `mount [options...] <device> <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Mount EROFS image
mount -t erofs /dev/loop0 /mnt/erofs
# Mount ESP partition
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/esp
# Mount with specific options
mount -o ro,noexec /dev/loop0 /mnt/erofs
# Mount bind
mount --bind /source /target
# Show mounted filesystems
mount | grep composefs
```
### umount
**Purpose**: Unmount filesystems
**Usage**: `umount [options...] <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Unmount filesystem
umount /mnt/erofs
# Force unmount
umount -f /mnt/erofs
# Lazy unmount
umount -l /mnt/erofs
# Unmount all
umount -a
```
### losetup
**Purpose**: Loop device management
**Usage**: `losetup [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# List loop devices
losetup -a
# Create loop device
losetup /dev/loop0 /path/to/image.erofs
# Delete loop device
losetup -d /dev/loop0
# Show loop device info
losetup -l /dev/loop0
```
### fsync
**Purpose**: Synchronize filesystem
**Usage**: `fsync [options...] <file>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Sync filesystem
fsync /path/to/file
# Sync directory
fsync /path/to/directory
# Force sync
fsync -f /path/to/file
```
## EROFS Commands
### mkfs.erofs
**Purpose**: Create EROFS filesystem
**Usage**: `mkfs.erofs [options...] <image> <directory>`
**Dependencies**: erofs-utils
#### Examples
```bash
# Create EROFS image
mkfs.erofs -z lz4 /path/to/image.erofs /source/directory
# Create with compression
mkfs.erofs -z lz4hc /path/to/image.erofs /source/directory
# Create with specific block size
mkfs.erofs -b 4096 /path/to/image.erofs /source/directory
# Create with file system label
mkfs.erofs -L "composefs-image" /path/to/image.erofs /source/directory
```
### erofs-fuse
**Purpose**: Mount EROFS image using FUSE
**Usage**: `erofs-fuse [options...] <image> <mountpoint>`
**Dependencies**: erofs-utils
#### Examples
```bash
# Mount EROFS image with FUSE
erofs-fuse /path/to/image.erofs /mnt/erofs
# Mount with specific options
erofs-fuse -o allow_other /path/to/image.erofs /mnt/erofs
# Mount in background
erofs-fuse -f /path/to/image.erofs /mnt/erofs
```
## Bootloader Commands
### grub-mkconfig
**Purpose**: Generate GRUB configuration
**Usage**: `grub-mkconfig [options...]`
**Dependencies**: grub2
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate GRUB config
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
# Generate with specific output
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
# Generate with verbose output
grub-mkconfig -v -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
# Generate for specific OS
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg --os-prober
```
### grub-install
**Purpose**: Install GRUB bootloader
**Usage**: `grub-install [options...] <device>`
**Dependencies**: grub2
#### Examples
```bash
# Install GRUB
grub-install /dev/sda
# Install with specific directory
grub-install --boot-directory=/boot /dev/sda
# Install with verbose output
grub-install -v /dev/sda
# Install with UEFI support
grub-install --target=x86_64-efi --efi-directory=/boot/efi /dev/sda
```
### efibootmgr
**Purpose**: EFI boot manager
**Usage**: `efibootmgr [options...]`
**Dependencies**: efibootmgr
#### Examples
```bash
# List boot entries
efibootmgr
# Create boot entry
efibootmgr -c -d /dev/sda -p 1 -L "Composefs" -l /EFI/composefs/grubx64.efi
# Delete boot entry
efibootmgr -b 0000 -B
# Set boot order
efibootmgr -o 0000,0001,0002
# Set next boot
efibootmgr -n 0000
```
### bootctl
**Purpose**: systemd-boot manager
**Usage**: `bootctl [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd-boot
#### Examples
```bash
# List boot entries
bootctl list
# Install systemd-boot
bootctl install
# Update boot entries
bootctl update
# Set default boot entry
bootctl set-default "composefs-1.0.0"
# Show boot status
bootctl status
```
## File Operations Commands
### cp
**Purpose**: Copy files and directories
**Usage**: `cp [options...] <source> <destination>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Copy file
cp /source/file /destination/
# Copy directory recursively
cp -r /source/directory /destination/
# Copy with preserve attributes
cp -a /source/file /destination/
# Copy with verbose output
cp -v /source/file /destination/
```
### mv
**Purpose**: Move/rename files and directories
**Usage**: `mv [options...] <source> <destination>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Move file
mv /source/file /destination/
# Rename file
mv oldname newname
# Move directory
mv /source/directory /destination/
# Move with verbose output
mv -v /source/file /destination/
```
### rm
**Purpose**: Remove files and directories
**Usage**: `rm [options...] <file>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Remove file
rm /path/to/file
# Remove directory recursively
rm -r /path/to/directory
# Force remove
rm -f /path/to/file
# Remove with verbose output
rm -v /path/to/file
```
### ln
**Purpose**: Create links
**Usage**: `ln [options...] <target> <link>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Create symbolic link
ln -s /target/file /link/file
# Create hard link
ln /target/file /link/file
# Create link with verbose output
ln -v /target/file /link/file
```
## Directory Operations Commands
### mkdir
**Purpose**: Create directories
**Usage**: `mkdir [options...] <directory>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Create directory
mkdir /path/to/directory
# Create directory with parents
mkdir -p /path/to/directory
# Create directory with permissions
mkdir -m 755 /path/to/directory
# Create multiple directories
mkdir dir1 dir2 dir3
```
### rmdir
**Purpose**: Remove empty directories
**Usage**: `rmdir [options...] <directory>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Remove empty directory
rmdir /path/to/directory
# Remove directory with parents
rmdir -p /path/to/directory
# Remove multiple directories
rmdir dir1 dir2 dir3
```
### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# List files
ls
# List with details
ls -l
# List all files
ls -a
# List with human readable sizes
ls -lh
# List with recursive
ls -R
# List with sort by time
ls -lt
```
## Process Commands
### ps
**Purpose**: Process status
**Usage**: `ps [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show all processes
ps aux
# Show process tree
ps -ef
# Show specific process
ps -p 1234
# Show processes by user
ps -u username
# Show processes by command
ps -C bootc
```
### kill
**Purpose**: Send signals to processes
**Usage**: `kill [options...] <pid>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Kill process
kill 1234
# Force kill process
kill -9 1234
# Send signal
kill -TERM 1234
# Kill by name
pkill bootc
```
## System Information Commands
### uname
**Purpose**: System information
**Usage**: `uname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show system name
uname
# Show all information
uname -a
# Show kernel name
uname -s
# Show kernel version
uname -r
# Show machine type
uname -m
```
### hostname
**Purpose**: Hostname operations
**Usage**: `hostname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: hostname
#### Examples
```bash
# Show hostname
hostname
# Show FQDN
hostname -f
# Show short hostname
hostname -s
# Show domain name
hostname -d
```
### lscpu
**Purpose**: CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Show CPU information
lscpu
# Show in JSON format
lscpu -J
# Show in extended format
lscpu -e
# Show in parseable format
lscpu -p
```
### free
**Purpose**: Memory information
**Usage**: `free [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show memory usage
free
# Show in human readable format
free -h
# Show in bytes
free -b
# Show with total
free -t
# Show with wide format
free -w
```
## Storage Commands
### df
**Purpose**: Disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show disk usage
df -h
# Show specific filesystem
df -h /sysroot
# Show inode usage
df -i
# Show all filesystems
df -a
```
### du
**Purpose**: Directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show directory usage
du -h /sysroot
# Show total usage
du -sh /sysroot
# Show usage by subdirectory
du -h --max-depth=1 /sysroot
# Show usage of all files
du -ah /sysroot
```
### lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# List block devices
lsblk
# Show device tree
lsblk -f
# Show device sizes
lsblk -b
# Show device types
lsblk -d
```
## Network Commands
### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry operations
**Usage**: `curl [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: curl
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
curl -O https://example.com/file.tar
# Get HTTP headers
curl -I https://example.com
# POST data
curl -X POST -d "data" https://example.com
# With authentication
curl -u username:password https://example.com
# With custom headers
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer token" https://example.com
```
### wget
**Purpose**: HTTP client for downloading files
**Usage**: `wget [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: wget
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
wget https://example.com/file.tar
# Download with progress
wget --progress=bar https://example.com/file.tar
# Download recursively
wget -r https://example.com/
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://example.com
```
## Archive Commands
### tar
**Purpose**: Archive operations
**Usage**: `tar [options...] <archive> [file...]`
**Dependencies**: tar
#### Examples
```bash
# Create archive
tar -cf archive.tar file1 file2
# Extract archive
tar -xf archive.tar
# List archive contents
tar -tf archive.tar
# Create compressed archive
tar -czf archive.tar.gz file1 file2
# Extract compressed archive
tar -xzf archive.tar.gz
```
### gzip
**Purpose**: Compression
**Usage**: `gzip [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: gzip
#### Examples
```bash
# Compress file
gzip file.txt
# Decompress file
gzip -d file.txt.gz
# Compress with custom level
gzip -9 file.txt
# Keep original file
gzip -k file.txt
```
## Monitoring Commands
### top
**Purpose**: Process monitoring
**Usage**: `top [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
top
# Show specific user
top -u username
# Show specific process
top -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
top -d 5
# Show with custom sort
top -o %CPU
```
### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process monitoring
**Usage**: `htop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: htop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
htop
# Show specific user
htop -u username
# Show specific process
htop -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
htop -d 5
```
### iotop
**Purpose**: I/O monitoring
**Usage**: `iotop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: iotop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show I/O usage
iotop
# Show only processes doing I/O
iotop -o
# Show with custom delay
iotop -d 5
# Show with custom refresh
iotop -n 10
```
## Security Commands
### openssl
**Purpose**: SSL/TLS operations
**Usage**: `openssl <command> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: openssl
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate private key
openssl genrsa -out key.pem 2048
# Generate certificate
openssl req -new -x509 -key key.pem -out cert.pem
# Verify certificate
openssl verify cert.pem
# Check certificate details
openssl x509 -in cert.pem -text -noout
# Generate hash
openssl dgst -sha256 file.txt
```
### gpg
**Purpose**: GPG operations
**Usage**: `gpg [options...]`
**Dependencies**: gnupg
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate key pair
gpg --gen-key
# List keys
gpg --list-keys
# Sign file
gpg --sign file.txt
# Verify signature
gpg --verify file.txt.asc
# Encrypt file
gpg --encrypt file.txt
```
## Development Commands
### make
**Purpose**: Build automation
**Usage**: `make [target...]`
**Dependencies**: make
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
make
# Clean build
make clean
# Install
make install
# Run tests
make test
# Update generated files
make update-generated
```
### cargo
**Purpose**: Rust package manager
**Usage**: `cargo <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: rust
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
cargo build
# Run project
cargo run
# Run tests
cargo test
# Check code
cargo check
# Update dependencies
cargo update
```
### git
**Purpose**: Version control
**Usage**: `git <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: git
#### Examples
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
# Check status
git status
# Add files
git add .
# Commit changes
git commit -m "message"
# Push changes
git push
```
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# bootc composefs-finalize-staged - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc composefs-finalize-staged` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and system state changes involved in finalizing staged composefs deployments.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc composefs-finalize-staged │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Get Deployment Status │
│ │
│ • Get composefs deployment status │
│ • Validate booted composefs deployment │
│ • Check for staged deployment │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Validate Staged Deployment │
│ │
│ • Check if staged deployment exists │
│ • Validate staged deployment is composefs │
│ • Get staged composefs configuration │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Mount EROFS Image │
│ │
│ • Open sysroot directory │
│ • Mount booted EROFS image │
│ • Create temporary mount point │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Perform /etc Merge │
│ │
│ • Access pristine /etc from EROFS │
│ • Access current /etc from system │
│ • Access new /etc from staged deployment │
│ • Perform 3-way merge │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Unmount EROFS Image │
│ │
│ • Drop temporary mount │
│ • Clean up EROFS mount │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Mount ESP Partition │
│ │
│ • Get sysroot parent device │
│ • Get ESP partition │
│ • Mount ESP partition │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Update Bootloader Entries │
│ │
│ • Determine bootloader type (GRUB vs systemd-boot) │
│ • Determine boot type (BLS vs UKI) │
│ • Update appropriate bootloader entries │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Complete Finalization │
│ │
│ • Sync filesystem changes │
│ • Update deployment state │
│ • Complete finalization process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Detailed Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Deployment Status Retrieval │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Get Composefs Status │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ composefs_deployment_status │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Check Kernel Cmdline │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Parse composefs parameter │ │
│ │ • Extract composefs digest │ │
│ │ • Validate composefs state │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Staged Deployment Validation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Staged Deployment │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Staged Deployment Check │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ No Staged │ │ Staged Found │ │
│ │ Deployment │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ │ Check Composefs Type ││ │
│ │ │ Return OK ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ (No Action) ││ │ │ • Validate composefs deployment ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ • Get composefs configuration ││ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ EROFS Image Operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Mount EROFS Image │
│ │
│ • Open /sysroot directory │
│ • Mount booted EROFS image using verity digest │
│ • Create temporary mount point │
│ • Access pristine /etc configuration │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ /etc Configuration Merge │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Three-Way Merge Process │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Pristine │ │ Current │ │ New │ │
│ │ /etc │ │ /etc │ │ /etc │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ From EROFS ││ │ │ From System ││ │ │ From Staged ││ │
│ │ │ Image ││ │ │ /etc ││ │ │ Deployment ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────────┼─────────────────────┘ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Compute Differences │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Compare pristine vs current │ │
│ │ • Identify changes made by user │ │
│ │ • Prepare for merge operation │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Perform Merge │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Apply pristine configuration as base │ │
│ │ • Apply user changes from current │ │
│ │ • Apply new changes from staged deployment │ │
│ │ • Resolve conflicts if any │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ EROFS Cleanup │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Unmount EROFS Image │
│ │
│ • Drop temporary mount │
│ • Clean up EROFS mount │
│ • Release file descriptors │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ESP Partition Operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Mount ESP Partition │
│ │
│ • Get sysroot parent device │
│ • Get ESP partition information │
│ • Mount ESP partition │
│ • Access bootloader entries │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Bootloader Management │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Bootloader Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Bootloader Type Check │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ GRUB │ │ systemd-boot │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ BLS Entries ││ │ │ BLS Entries ││ │
│ │ │ UKI Entries ││ │ │ UKI Entries ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Bootloader Operations Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Bootloader Operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ GRUB Bootloader │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Boot Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ BLS Entries │ │ UKI Entries │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Update BLS ││ │ │ Update UKI Entries ││ │
│ │ │ Entries ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ ││ │ │ • Rename staged UKI files ││ │
│ │ │ • Exchange ││ │ │ • Update GRUB configuration ││ │
│ │ │ entries ││ │ │ • Sync filesystem ││ │
│ │ │ • Update ││ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ │ order ││ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ systemd-boot Bootloader │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Boot Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ BLS Entries │ │ UKI Entries │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Update BLS ││ │ │ Update UKI Entries ││ │
│ │ │ Entries ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ ││ │ │ • Rename staged UKI files ││ │
│ │ │ • Exchange ││ │ │ • Sync filesystem ││ │
│ │ │ entries ││ │ │ • Update boot order ││ │
│ │ │ • Update ││ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ │ order ││ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Deployment │ │ Filesystem │ │ Bootloader │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • No Staged │ │ • EROFS Mount │ │ • Entry Update │ │
│ │ Deployment │ │ Failed │ │ Failed │ │
│ │ • Non-Composefs │ │ • ESP Mount │ │ • Sync Failed │ │
│ │ Deployment │ │ Failed │ │ • Permission │ │
│ │ • Invalid State │ │ • Access Denied │ │ Denied │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Log error details │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Return appropriate error code │
│ • Clean up resources │
│ • Notify systemd service │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Systemd Service Integration Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Systemd Service Lifecycle │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Service Start │
│ │
│ • Service starts early in boot process │
│ • After local-fs.target │
│ • Before basic.target and final.target │
│ • After systemd-journal-flush.service │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Command Execution │
│ │
│ • Execute bootc composefs-finalize-staged │
│ • With 5-minute timeout │
│ • With sandboxing enabled │
│ • With /etc read-only protection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Service Completion │
│ │
│ • Command completes successfully or fails │
│ • Service remains active (RemainAfterExit=yes) │
│ • System continues boot process │
│ • Logs are written to journal │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## State Transitions Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initial State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Staged Deployment Present │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Staged composefs deployment exists │ │
│ │ • Booted composefs deployment active │ │
│ │ • System ready for finalization │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Finalization Process │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Mount EROFS image │ │
│ │ • Perform /etc merge │ │
│ │ • Update bootloader entries │ │
│ │ • Sync filesystem changes │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Final State │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Staged deployment finalized │ │
│ │ • Bootloader entries updated │ │
│ │ • System ready for next boot │ │
│ │ • Staged deployment becomes active │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
This flowchart provides a comprehensive visual representation of the bootc composefs-finalize-staged process, showing all decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in finalizing staged composefs deployments.

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# bootc composefs-finalize-staged - Quick Reference
## Command Summary
| Command | Purpose | Usage |
|---------|---------|-------|
| `composefs-finalize-staged` | Finalize staged composefs deployments | `bootc composefs-finalize-staged` |
## Quick Commands
### Basic Operations
```bash
# Execute composefs-finalize-staged command
bootc composefs-finalize-staged
# Check if command is available
bootc --help | grep composefs-finalize-staged
```
### Systemd Service Operations
```bash
# Start service
systemctl start composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Enable service
systemctl enable composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Check service status
systemctl status composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Stop service
systemctl stop composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Restart service
systemctl restart composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
### Service Monitoring
```bash
# Check service logs
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Follow logs in real-time
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -f
# Show recent logs
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -n 100
# Show logs since specific time
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service --since "1 hour ago"
```
## Common Options
| Option | Purpose | Example |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `--help` | Show help | `bootc composefs-finalize-staged --help` |
| `--verbose` | Verbose output | `bootc composefs-finalize-staged -v` |
| `--quiet` | Quiet output | `bootc composefs-finalize-staged -q` |
## Error Codes
| Code | Meaning | Solution |
|------|---------|----------|
| 0 | Success | Command completed successfully |
| 1 | General error | Check logs for details |
| 2 | No staged deployment | Create staged deployment |
| 3 | Non-composefs deployment | Verify deployment type |
| 4 | EROFS mount error | Check EROFS image and mount point |
| 5 | ESP mount error | Check ESP partition and mount point |
## Common Issues
### No Staged Deployment
```bash
# Error: No staged deployment found
# Solution: Check for staged deployment
ls -la /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/
# Create staged deployment if needed
echo "deployment-id" > /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
```
### Non-Composefs Deployment
```bash
# Error: Staged deployment is not a composefs deployment
# Solution: Check deployment type
cat /sysroot/composefs/*/deployment-id.origin
# Verify composefs configuration
grep -i composefs /sysroot/composefs/*/deployment-id.origin
```
### EROFS Mount Error
```bash
# Error: Failed to mount EROFS image
# Solution: Check EROFS image
file /path/to/image.erofs
# Check mount point
ls -la /sysroot/
# Try manual mount
mount -t erofs /path/to/image.erofs /mnt/test
```
### ESP Mount Error
```bash
# Error: Failed to mount ESP partition
# Solution: Check ESP partition
lsblk | grep -i efi
# Check mount point
ls -la /boot/efi/
# Try manual mount
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/esp
```
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Purpose | Default |
|----------|---------|---------|
| `RUST_LOG` | Log level | `info` |
| `BOOTC_DEBUG` | Debug mode | `false` |
| `BOOTC_CONFIG` | Config file | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
## Configuration Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| Main config | Bootc configuration | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
| Service file | Systemd service | `/usr/lib/systemd/system/composefs-finalize-staged.service` |
| Staged deployment | Staged deployment marker | `/var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment` |
| Composefs state | Composefs state directory | `/sysroot/composefs/` |
## Log Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| System logs | System messages | `/var/log/messages` |
| Journal logs | Systemd journal | `journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service` |
| Bootc logs | Bootc specific | `/var/log/bootc/` |
## Performance Tips
### Optimize Operations
```bash
# Check system load
uptime
# Check memory usage
free -h
# Check disk usage
df -h /sysroot
# Check I/O usage
iotop -bn1 | head -20
```
### Monitor System
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl is-active composefs-finalize-staged.service
# Check service logs
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service --since "1 hour ago"
# Check system performance
top -bn1 | head -20
```
## Security Considerations
### Root Privileges
- All composefs-finalize-staged operations require root privileges
- Use `sudo` or switch to root user
- Check current user with `whoami`
### Sandboxing
- Service runs with systemd sandboxing
- `ProtectHome=yes` - restricts home directory access
- `ReadOnlyPaths=/etc` - prevents /etc modification
### Access Control
- Command accesses EROFS images for pristine configuration
- Command accesses ESP partition for bootloader operations
- Command manages system state for deployment management
## Best Practices
### Regular Operations
- Use systemd service for execution
- Execute early in boot process
- Monitor service status and logs
- Implement proper error handling
### Development
- Use in composefs-backend branch
- Test with staged deployments
- Document procedures
- Monitor system health
### Production
- Set up monitoring
- Configure alerts
- Regular testing
- Document procedures
## Troubleshooting Steps
1. **Check service status**
```bash
systemctl status composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
2. **Check service logs**
```bash
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service --since "1 hour ago"
```
3. **Check staged deployment**
```bash
ls -la /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/
cat /var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment
```
4. **Check composefs state**
```bash
ls -la /sysroot/composefs/
```
5. **Check EROFS support**
```bash
modprobe erofs
lsmod | grep erofs
```
6. **Check ESP partition**
```bash
lsblk | grep -i efi
ls -la /boot/efi/
```
## Quick Scripts
### Health Check
```bash
#!/bin/bash
systemctl is-active composefs-finalize-staged.service && echo "Service healthy"
```
### Service Restart
```bash
#!/bin/bash
systemctl restart composefs-finalize-staged.service && echo "Service restarted"
```
### Log Check
```bash
#!/bin/bash
journalctl -u composefs-finalize-staged.service -n 50
```
### Staged Deployment Check
```bash
#!/bin/bash
[ -f "/var/lib/composefs-transient-state/staged-deployment" ] && echo "Staged deployment found" || echo "No staged deployment"
```
## Integration Examples
### Systemd Service
```bash
# Create service file
cat > /etc/systemd/system/composefs-finalize-staged.service << EOF
[Unit]
Description=Composefs Finalize Staged Deployment
Documentation=man:bootc(1)
DefaultDependencies=no
RequiresMountsFor=/sysroot
After=local-fs.target
Before=basic.target final.target
After=systemd-journal-flush.service
Conflicts=final.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
RemainAfterExit=yes
ExecStop=/usr/bin/bootc composefs-finalize-staged
TimeoutStopSec=5m
ProtectHome=yes
ReadOnlyPaths=/etc
EOF
# Enable service
systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
### Cron Job
```bash
# Add to crontab
echo "0 2 * * * /usr/local/bin/composefs-finalize-staged-maintenance.sh" | crontab -
```
### Monitoring
```bash
# Check service health
if ! systemctl is-active composefs-finalize-staged.service > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "WARNING: Composefs finalize staged service not active"
# Send alert
fi
```
## Service Configuration
### Service Dependencies
- `RequiresMountsFor=/sysroot` - Requires /sysroot to be mounted
- `After=local-fs.target` - Runs after local filesystems are mounted
- `Before=basic.target final.target` - Runs before basic and final targets
- `After=systemd-journal-flush.service` - Runs after journal is flushed
### Service Security
- `ProtectHome=yes` - Protects home directory
- `ReadOnlyPaths=/etc` - Makes /etc read-only
- `TimeoutStopSec=5m` - 5-minute timeout for operations
### Service Execution
- `Type=oneshot` - Runs once and exits
- `RemainAfterExit=yes` - Service remains active after completion
- `ExecStop=/usr/bin/bootc composefs-finalize-staged` - Command to execute
This quick reference provides essential information for using the bootc composefs-finalize-staged system effectively.

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# bootc composefs-finalize-staged - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc composefs-finalize-staged` is a hidden command specific to the `composefs-backend` branch that finalizes staged composefs deployments. This command is executed early in the boot process by a systemd service to complete the deployment of staged composefs images.
## Purpose
The composefs-finalize-staged command serves several critical functions:
1. **Staged Deployment Finalization**: Completes the deployment of staged composefs images
2. **Boot Process Integration**: Executes early in the boot process via systemd service
3. **Filesystem Operations**: Performs EROFS mounting and /etc merging operations
4. **Bootloader Management**: Updates bootloader entries for staged deployments
5. **System State Management**: Manages composefs deployment state transitions
## Command Structure
```rust
#[cfg(feature = "composefs-backend")]
ComposefsFinalizeStaged,
```
The command is conditionally compiled only when the `composefs-backend` feature is enabled.
## Core Functionality
### Purpose
The command finalizes staged composefs deployments by:
- Mounting the booted EROFS image to access pristine /etc configuration
- Performing 3-way merge of /etc configurations (pristine, current, new)
- Updating bootloader entries for staged deployments
- Managing bootloader-specific operations (GRUB vs systemd-boot)
### Usage
```bash
bootc composefs-finalize-staged
```
### Implementation
```rust
pub(crate) async fn composefs_native_finalize() -> Result<()> {
let host = composefs_deployment_status().await?;
let booted_composefs = host.require_composefs_booted()?;
let Some(staged_depl) = host.status.staged.as_ref() else {
tracing::debug!("No staged deployment found");
return Ok(());
};
let staged_composefs = staged_depl.composefs.as_ref().ok_or(anyhow::anyhow!(
"Staged deployment is not a composefs deployment"
))?;
// Mount the booted EROFS image to get pristine etc
let sysroot = open_dir(CWD, "/sysroot")?;
let composefs_fd = mount_composefs_image(&sysroot, &booted_composefs.verity, false)?;
let erofs_tmp_mnt = TempMount::mount_fd(&composefs_fd)?;
// Perform the /etc merge
let pristine_etc =
Dir::open_ambient_dir(erofs_tmp_mnt.dir.path().join("etc"), ambient_authority())?;
let current_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir("/etc", ambient_authority())?;
let new_etc_path = Path::new(STATE_DIR_ABS)
.join(&staged_composefs.verity)
.join("etc");
let new_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir(new_etc_path, ambient_authority())?;
let (pristine_files, current_files, new_files) =
traverse_etc(&pristine_etc, &current_etc, &new_etc)?;
let diff = compute_diff(&pristine_files, &current_files)?;
merge(&current_etc, &current_files, &new_etc, &new_files, diff)?;
// Unmount EROFS
drop(erofs_tmp_mnt);
let sysroot_parent = get_sysroot_parent_dev()?;
// NOTE: Assumption here that ESP will always be present
let (esp_part, ..) = get_esp_partition(&sysroot_parent)?;
let esp_mount = TempMount::mount_dev(&esp_part)?;
let boot_dir = Dir::open_ambient_dir("/sysroot/boot", ambient_authority())
.context("Opening sysroot/boot")?;
// NOTE: Assuming here we won't have two bootloaders at the same time
match booted_composefs.bootloader {
Bootloader::Grub => match staged_composefs.boot_type {
BootType::Bls => {
let entries_dir = boot_dir.open_dir("loader")?;
rename_exchange_bls_entries(&entries_dir)?;
}
BootType::Uki => finalize_staged_grub_uki(&esp_mount.fd, &boot_dir)?,
},
Bootloader::Systemd => match staged_composefs.boot_type {
BootType::Bls => {
let entries_dir = esp_mount.fd.open_dir("loader")?;
rename_exchange_bls_entries(&entries_dir)?;
}
BootType::Uki => rename_staged_uki_entries(&esp_mount.fd)?,
},
};
Ok(())
}
```
## Technical Details
### 1. Deployment Status Retrieval
The command first retrieves the current composefs deployment status:
```rust
let host = composefs_deployment_status().await?;
let booted_composefs = host.require_composefs_booted()?;
```
### 2. Staged Deployment Validation
The command validates that a staged deployment exists and is a composefs deployment:
```rust
let Some(staged_depl) = host.status.staged.as_ref() else {
tracing::debug!("No staged deployment found");
return Ok(());
};
let staged_composefs = staged_depl.composefs.as_ref().ok_or(anyhow::anyhow!(
"Staged deployment is not a composefs deployment"
))?;
```
### 3. EROFS Image Mounting
The command mounts the booted EROFS image to access pristine /etc configuration:
```rust
let sysroot = open_dir(CWD, "/sysroot")?;
let composefs_fd = mount_composefs_image(&sysroot, &booted_composefs.verity, false)?;
let erofs_tmp_mnt = TempMount::mount_fd(&composefs_fd)?;
```
### 4. /etc Configuration Merging
The command performs a 3-way merge of /etc configurations:
```rust
let pristine_etc =
Dir::open_ambient_dir(erofs_tmp_mnt.dir.path().join("etc"), ambient_authority())?;
let current_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir("/etc", ambient_authority())?;
let new_etc_path = Path::new(STATE_DIR_ABS)
.join(&staged_composefs.verity)
.join("etc");
let new_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir(new_etc_path, ambient_authority())?;
let (pristine_files, current_files, new_files) =
traverse_etc(&pristine_etc, &current_etc, &new_etc)?;
let diff = compute_diff(&pristine_files, &current_files)?;
merge(&current_etc, &current_files, &new_etc, &new_files, diff)?;
```
### 5. Bootloader Management
The command updates bootloader entries based on the bootloader type and boot type:
```rust
match booted_composefs.bootloader {
Bootloader::Grub => match staged_composefs.boot_type {
BootType::Bls => {
let entries_dir = boot_dir.open_dir("loader")?;
rename_exchange_bls_entries(&entries_dir)?;
}
BootType::Uki => finalize_staged_grub_uki(&esp_mount.fd, &boot_dir)?,
},
Bootloader::Systemd => match staged_composefs.boot_type {
BootType::Bls => {
let entries_dir = esp_mount.fd.open_dir("loader")?;
rename_exchange_bls_entries(&entries_dir)?;
}
BootType::Uki => rename_staged_uki_entries(&esp_mount.fd)?,
},
}
```
## Command Routing
The command is routed through the main CLI dispatcher:
```rust
#[cfg(feature = "composefs-backend")]
Opt::ComposefsFinalizeStaged => composefs_native_finalize().await,
```
## Systemd Integration
### Service Definition
The command is executed by a systemd service:
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Composefs Finalize Staged Deployment
Documentation=man:bootc(1)
DefaultDependencies=no
RequiresMountsFor=/sysroot
After=local-fs.target
Before=basic.target final.target
After=systemd-journal-flush.service
Conflicts=final.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
RemainAfterExit=yes
ExecStop=/usr/bin/bootc composefs-finalize-staged
TimeoutStopSec=5m
ProtectHome=yes
ReadOnlyPaths=/etc
```
### Service Characteristics
- **Type**: oneshot - runs once and exits
- **RemainAfterExit**: yes - service remains active after completion
- **ExecStop**: executes the composefs-finalize-staged command
- **TimeoutStopSec**: 5 minutes - long timeout for slow media
- **ProtectHome**: yes - sandboxing for security
- **ReadOnlyPaths**: /etc - prevents modification of current /etc
## Bootloader Operations
### GRUB Bootloader
#### BLS (Boot Loader Specification) Entries
```rust
BootType::Bls => {
let entries_dir = boot_dir.open_dir("loader")?;
rename_exchange_bls_entries(&entries_dir)?;
}
```
#### UKI (Unified Kernel Image) Entries
```rust
BootType::Uki => finalize_staged_grub_uki(&esp_mount.fd, &boot_dir)?,
```
### systemd-boot Bootloader
#### BLS Entries
```rust
BootType::Bls => {
let entries_dir = esp_mount.fd.open_dir("loader")?;
rename_exchange_bls_entries(&entries_dir)?;
}
```
#### UKI Entries
```rust
BootType::Uki => rename_staged_uki_entries(&esp_mount.fd)?,
```
## Filesystem Operations
### 1. EROFS Mounting
The command mounts EROFS images for access to pristine configuration:
```rust
let composefs_fd = mount_composefs_image(&sysroot, &booted_composefs.verity, false)?;
let erofs_tmp_mnt = TempMount::mount_fd(&composefs_fd)?;
```
### 2. ESP Partition Mounting
The command mounts the ESP partition for bootloader operations:
```rust
let sysroot_parent = get_sysroot_parent_dev()?;
let (esp_part, ..) = get_esp_partition(&sysroot_parent)?;
let esp_mount = TempMount::mount_dev(&esp_part)?;
```
### 3. /etc Configuration Merging
The command performs 3-way merge of /etc configurations:
- **Pristine**: Original configuration from EROFS image
- **Current**: Current system configuration
- **New**: New configuration from staged deployment
## Error Handling
### 1. Common Error Scenarios
#### No Staged Deployment
```rust
let Some(staged_depl) = host.status.staged.as_ref() else {
tracing::debug!("No staged deployment found");
return Ok(());
};
```
#### Non-Composefs Deployment
```rust
let staged_composefs = staged_depl.composefs.as_ref().ok_or(anyhow::anyhow!(
"Staged deployment is not a composefs deployment"
))?;
```
#### Filesystem Access Errors
```rust
let sysroot = open_dir(CWD, "/sysroot")?;
let composefs_fd = mount_composefs_image(&sysroot, &booted_composefs.verity, false)?;
```
### 2. Error Recovery
The command provides comprehensive error context:
```rust
#[context("Getting composefs deployment status")]
pub(crate) async fn composefs_deployment_status() -> Result<Host> {
// Implementation with automatic error context
}
```
## Performance Characteristics
### 1. Execution Time
- **Fast**: Optimized for early boot execution
- **Efficient**: Minimal overhead for staging operations
- **Atomic**: Single atomic operation
### 2. Resource Usage
- **Low CPU**: Minimal CPU usage
- **Low Memory**: Minimal memory usage
- **Disk I/O**: Efficient filesystem operations
### 3. System Impact
- **Early Boot**: Executes early in boot process
- **Filesystem Access**: Accesses EROFS and ESP partitions
- **Bootloader Updates**: Updates bootloader entries
## Security Considerations
### 1. Privilege Requirements
The command requires appropriate privileges for:
- Filesystem mounting operations
- Bootloader entry modifications
- System state management
### 2. Sandboxing
The systemd service provides sandboxing:
- **ProtectHome**: yes - restricts home directory access
- **ReadOnlyPaths**: /etc - prevents /etc modification
### 3. Access Control
The command accesses:
- **EROFS images**: For pristine configuration
- **ESP partition**: For bootloader operations
- **System state**: For deployment management
## Integration Points
### 1. Composefs Backend
The command integrates with the composefs backend:
```rust
#[cfg(feature = "composefs-backend")]
use crate::bootc_composefs::{
finalize::composefs_native_finalize, rollback::composefs_rollback, status::composefs_booted,
switch::switch_composefs, update::upgrade_composefs,
};
```
### 2. Systemd Service
The command integrates with systemd for early boot execution:
```ini
ExecStop=/usr/bin/bootc composefs-finalize-staged
```
### 3. Bootloader Management
The command integrates with bootloader management:
```rust
match booted_composefs.bootloader {
Bootloader::Grub => { /* GRUB operations */ }
Bootloader::Systemd => { /* systemd-boot operations */ }
}
```
## Use Cases
### 1. Staged Deployment Finalization
The primary use case is finalizing staged composefs deployments:
```bash
# Executed by systemd service during boot
systemctl start composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
### 2. Boot Process Integration
The command integrates with the boot process:
```bash
# Service runs early in boot process
systemctl enable composefs-finalize-staged.service
```
### 3. Configuration Management
The command manages /etc configuration merging:
```bash
# Performs 3-way merge of /etc configurations
# - Pristine: Original from EROFS
# - Current: Current system
# - New: Staged deployment
```
### 4. Bootloader Updates
The command updates bootloader entries:
```bash
# Updates GRUB or systemd-boot entries
# - BLS entries for Boot Loader Specification
# - UKI entries for Unified Kernel Image
```
## Testing and Validation
### 1. Unit Tests
```rust
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_composefs_native_finalize() {
// Test finalization process
let result = composefs_native_finalize().await;
assert!(result.is_ok());
}
}
```
### 2. Integration Tests
```rust
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_composefs_finalize_integration() {
// Test with staged deployment
let test_env = TestEnvironment::new().await.unwrap();
// Create staged deployment
test_env.create_staged_deployment().await.unwrap();
// Test finalization
let result = composefs_native_finalize().await;
assert!(result.is_ok());
}
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
- **Systemd Integration**: Use systemd service for execution
- **Early Boot**: Execute early in boot process
- **Error Handling**: Implement proper error handling
- **Logging**: Use appropriate logging levels
### 2. Security Considerations
- **Privilege Requirements**: Ensure appropriate privileges
- **Sandboxing**: Use systemd sandboxing features
- **Access Control**: Limit filesystem access
- **Error Recovery**: Implement proper error recovery
### 3. Performance Optimization
- **Efficient Operations**: Use efficient filesystem operations
- **Resource Management**: Manage resources appropriately
- **Timeout Handling**: Handle timeouts gracefully
- **Error Recovery**: Implement proper error recovery
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Enhanced Error Handling
Enhanced error handling and recovery:
```rust
pub(crate) struct FinalizeOptions {
pub retry_attempts: u32,
pub timeout_seconds: u64,
pub rollback_on_failure: bool,
}
```
### 2. Performance Monitoring
Performance monitoring and metrics:
```rust
pub(crate) struct FinalizeMetrics {
pub execution_time: Duration,
pub files_processed: u64,
pub merge_operations: u64,
}
```
### 3. Configuration Options
Configuration options for finalization:
```rust
pub(crate) struct FinalizeConfig {
pub enable_etc_merge: bool,
pub enable_bootloader_update: bool,
pub backup_original: bool,
}
```
This technical guide provides comprehensive understanding of the bootc composefs-finalize-staged system's functionality, implementation, and usage patterns.

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# bootc Composefs Integration - Technical Documentation
## Overview
This document explains how bootc utilizes Composefs as an alternative storage backend to OSTree. The composefs-backend branch introduces direct container image deployment without OSTree conversion.
## What is Composefs?
Composefs is a Linux kernel filesystem that mounts read-only EROFS images directly from userspace:
- **Direct Container Support**: Mount OCI images without conversion
- **Kernel Performance**: No userspace daemon required
- **Built-in Security**: fsverity integration for integrity verification
- **Storage Efficiency**: EROFS compression and deduplication
## Why Composefs is Needed
### Main Branch (OSTree) Problems
1. **Container Conversion**: OCI images must be converted to OSTree format
2. **Performance Overhead**: Userspace operations for file access
3. **Storage Inefficiency**: OSTree object model creates overhead
4. **Complex Deployment**: Multi-step conversion process
### Composefs-Backend Solutions
1. **Direct Container Support**: No conversion needed
2. **Kernel Performance**: Direct kernel mounting
3. **Storage Efficiency**: EROFS compression and layer deduplication
4. **Simplified Architecture**: Fewer moving parts
## Architecture Comparison
### Main Branch (OSTree Backend)
```
Container Image → OSTree Conversion → OSTree Repository → Deployment
```
**Components:**
- OSTree repository with converted images
- Deployment objects for state management
- Userspace file access through OSTree library
- OCI to OSTree conversion layer
### Composefs-Backend Branch
```
Container Image → EROFS Image → Composefs Mount → Direct Access
```
**Components:**
- Composefs repository with EROFS images
- Direct kernel mounting via composefs
- Native container image support
- No conversion required
## Technical Implementation
### 1. Repository Structure
**Main Branch:**
```
/sysroot/ostree/
├── repo/objects/ # OSTree objects
├── repo/refs/ # References
└── deploy/{id}/ # Deployment checkout
├── usr/ # System files
├── etc/ # Configuration
└── var/ # Variable data
```
**Composefs-Backend:**
```
/sysroot/
├── composefs/ # EROFS images
├── state/deploy/{id}/ # Deployment states
│ ├── etc/ # Merged /etc
│ ├── var -> # Symlink to shared /var
│ └── {id}.origin # Metadata
└── boot/ # Bootloader config
├── loader/ # BLS entries
└── grub2/ # GRUB config
```
### 2. Image Storage
**Main Branch (OSTree):**
```rust
// Must convert OCI to OSTree
let ostree_ref = ostree_container::OstreeImageReference {
sigverify: SignatureSource::ContainerPolicy,
imgref: ImageReference {
transport: Transport::Registry,
name: "quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0".to_string(),
},
};
let deployment = ostree_container::deploy::deploy(&sysroot, &ostree_ref, &deploy_opts)?;
```
**Composefs-Backend:**
```rust
// Direct OCI image pull
pub(crate) async fn pull_composefs_repo(transport: &String, image: &String) -> Result<(...)> {
let repo = open_composefs_repo(&rootfs_dir)?;
// Pull directly from registry
let (id, verity) = composefs_oci_pull(
&Arc::new(repo),
&format!("{transport}:{image}"),
None,
None
).await?;
// Create EROFS filesystem
let mut fs = create_composefs_filesystem(&repo, &hex::encode(id), None)?;
let entries = fs.transform_for_boot(&repo)?;
let id = fs.commit_image(&repo, None)?;
Ok((repo, entries, id, fs))
}
```
### 3. Boot Configuration
**Main Branch (BLS only):**
```rust
let bls_config = BLSConfig {
title: "bootc".to_string(),
options: Some("root=ostree:ostree=1:deploy-id={id}".to_string()),
};
```
**Composefs-Backend (BLS + UKI):**
```rust
#[derive(ValueEnum, Debug, Copy, Clone)]
pub enum BootType {
Bls, // Boot Loader Specification
Uki, // Unified Kernel Image
}
let bls_config = BLSConfig {
title: "bootc-composefs".to_string(),
options: Some("composefs=sha256:{digest}".to_string()),
};
```
### 4. Kernel Integration
**Main Branch:**
```rust
// Uses root= parameter
let root_param = format!("root=ostree:ostree=1:deploy-id={deployment_id}");
```
**Composefs-Backend:**
```rust
// Uses composefs= parameter
pub const COMPOSEFS_CMDLINE: &str = "composefs";
pub(crate) struct ComposefsCmdline {
pub insecure: bool,
pub digest: Box<str>,
}
// Kernel parameter: composefs=sha256:abc123... or composefs=?sha256:abc123... (insecure)
```
## State Management
### Main Branch (OSTree)
```rust
// OSTree deployment objects
let deployments = sysroot.deployments();
let booted_deployment = sysroot.booted_deployment();
```
### Composefs-Backend
```rust
// Custom state management
pub(crate) fn write_composefs_state(
root_path: &Utf8PathBuf,
deployment_id: Sha256HashValue,
imgref: &ImageReference,
staged: bool,
boot_type: BootType,
boot_digest: Option<String>,
) -> Result<()> {
let state_path = root_path.join(format!("{STATE_DIR_RELATIVE}/{}", deployment_id.to_hex()));
// Create deployment directory
create_dir_all(state_path.join("etc"))?;
// Copy pristine /etc from EROFS image
copy_etc_to_state(&root_path, &deployment_id.to_hex(), &state_path)?;
// Create symlink to shared /var
let actual_var_path = root_path.join(SHARED_VAR_PATH);
create_dir_all(&actual_var_path)?;
symlink(
path_relative_to(state_path.as_std_path(), actual_var_path.as_std_path())?,
state_path.join("var"),
)?;
// Write deployment metadata
let mut config = tini::Ini::new()
.section("origin")
.item(ORIGIN_CONTAINER, format!("ostree-unverified-image:{transport}{image_name}"));
config = config
.section(ORIGIN_KEY_BOOT)
.item(ORIGIN_KEY_BOOT_TYPE, boot_type);
if let Some(boot_digest) = boot_digest {
config = config
.section(ORIGIN_KEY_BOOT)
.item(ORIGIN_KEY_BOOT_DIGEST, boot_digest);
}
// Write .origin file
state_dir.atomic_write(
format!("{}.origin", deployment_id.to_hex()),
config.to_string().as_bytes(),
)?;
// Handle staged deployments
if staged {
std::fs::create_dir_all(COMPOSEFS_TRANSIENT_STATE_DIR)?;
let staged_depl_dir = cap_std::fs::Dir::open_ambient_dir(
COMPOSEFS_TRANSIENT_STATE_DIR,
cap_std::ambient_authority(),
)?;
staged_depl_dir.atomic_write(
COMPOSEFS_STAGED_DEPLOYMENT_FNAME,
deployment_id.to_hex().as_bytes(),
)?;
}
Ok(())
}
```
## /etc Management
### Main Branch (OSTree)
```rust
// OSTree 3-way merge
let pristine_etc = sysroot.deployment_get_origin_file(booted_deployment, "etc")?;
let current_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir("/etc", ambient_authority())?;
let new_etc = sysroot.deployment_get_origin_file(staged_deployment, "etc")?;
let merged_etc = ostree_merge_etc(&pristine_etc, &current_etc, &new_etc)?;
```
### Composefs-Backend
```rust
// Composefs 3-way merge with EROFS
pub(crate) async fn composefs_native_finalize() -> Result<()> {
// Mount EROFS image for pristine /etc
let sysroot = open_dir(CWD, "/sysroot")?;
let composefs_fd = mount_composefs_image(&sysroot, &booted_composefs.verity, false)?;
let erofs_tmp_mnt = TempMount::mount_fd(&composefs_fd)?;
// Perform 3-way merge
let pristine_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir(
erofs_tmp_mnt.dir.path().join("etc"),
ambient_authority()
)?;
let current_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir("/etc", ambient_authority())?;
let new_etc_path = Path::new(STATE_DIR_ABS)
.join(&staged_composefs.verity)
.join("etc");
let new_etc = Dir::open_ambient_dir(new_etc_path, ambient_authority())?;
let (pristine_files, current_files, new_files) =
traverse_etc(&pristine_etc, &current_etc, &new_etc)?;
let diff = compute_diff(&pristine_files, &current_files)?;
merge(&current_etc, &current_files, &new_etc, &new_files, diff)?;
Ok(())
}
```
## Boot Process
### Main Branch (OSTree)
1. **Kernel Boot**: `root=ostree:ostree=1:deploy-id={id}`
2. **OSTree Mount**: Mount OSTree repository
3. **Deployment Checkout**: Checkout deployment files
4. **Userspace Access**: Access files through OSTree library
### Composefs-Backend
1. **Kernel Boot**: `composefs=sha256:{digest}`
2. **EROFS Mount**: Kernel directly mounts EROFS image
3. **Direct Access**: No userspace daemon required
4. **Verity Verification**: Built-in integrity checking
## CLI Integration
### Main Branch
```rust
// Direct OSTree operations
match opt {
Opt::Upgrade(opts) => upgrade(opts).await,
Opt::Switch(opts) => switch(opts).await,
Opt::Rollback(opts) => rollback(opts).await,
}
```
### Composefs-Backend
```rust
// Conditional backend selection
match opt {
Opt::Upgrade(opts) => {
#[cfg(feature = "composefs-backend")]
if composefs_booted()?.is_some() {
upgrade_composefs(opts).await
} else {
upgrade(opts).await
}
}
Opt::Switch(opts) => {
#[cfg(feature = "composefs-backend")]
if composefs_booted()?.is_some() {
switch_composefs(opts).await
} else {
switch(opts).await
}
}
}
```
## Systemd Integration
### Main Branch
Uses standard OSTree systemd services.
### Composefs-Backend
New systemd service for composefs finalization:
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Composefs Finalize Staged Deployment
Documentation=man:bootc(1)
DefaultDependencies=no
RequiresMountsFor=/sysroot
After=local-fs.target
Before=basic.target final.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
RemainAfterExit=yes
ExecStop=/usr/bin/bootc composefs-finalize-staged
TimeoutStopSec=5m
ProtectHome=yes
ReadOnlyPaths=/etc
```
## Key Differences
| Aspect | Main Branch (OSTree) | Composefs-Backend |
|--------|---------------------|-------------------|
| **Storage** | OSTree repository | EROFS images |
| **Container Support** | Conversion required | Direct OCI support |
| **Boot Methods** | BLS only | BLS + UKI |
| **Kernel Integration** | Limited | Native composefs |
| **Performance** | Userspace overhead | Kernel-native |
| **Security** | External fsverity | Built-in fsverity |
| **Boot Process** | `root=ostree:...` | `composefs=sha256:...` |
## External Commands
### Composefs Operations
```bash
# Mount EROFS image
mount -t erofs /dev/loop0 /mnt
# Create EROFS image
mkfs.erofs -o image.erofs /source/directory
# Mount composefs
mount -t composefs /dev/loop0 /mnt
# Create composefs image
composefs-util create /source /destination
```
### Container Registry
```bash
# Pull container image
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Inspect image
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
### Bootloader Configuration
```bash
# Update GRUB
grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
# Update systemd-boot
bootctl update
```
## Conclusion
The composefs-backend branch provides significant improvements over the main branch:
1. **Better Performance**: Kernel-native mounting eliminates userspace overhead
2. **Direct Container Support**: No conversion needed for OCI images
3. **Enhanced Security**: Built-in fsverity verification
4. **Storage Efficiency**: Better compression and deduplication
5. **Simplified Architecture**: Fewer moving parts, more reliable
The conditional compilation approach allows gradual adoption while maintaining backward compatibility with the OSTree backend.

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# bootc edit - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands, system services, and tools that interact with or are used by the `bootc edit` system. Understanding these external dependencies is crucial for troubleshooting, monitoring, and integrating bootc edit into larger systems.
## Core System Commands
### 1. bootc Commands
#### bootc edit
**Purpose**: Edit host specification declaratively
**Usage**: `bootc edit [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment management
- `podman` - For container registry access
- `systemd` - For service management
- `editor` - For interactive editing
```bash
# Interactive editing
bootc edit
# Edit from file
bootc edit --filename config.yaml
# Quiet mode
bootc edit --quiet
```
#### bootc status
**Purpose**: Check system status and deployment state
**Usage**: `bootc status [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment information
- `systemd` - For service status
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Check status in JSON format
bootc status --json
# Check specific deployment
bootc status --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### bootc switch
**Purpose**: Switch to different container image
**Usage**: `bootc switch [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment management
- `podman` - For container registry access
```bash
# Switch to different image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch and apply immediately
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0 --apply
```
#### bootc rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `bootc rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment switching
- `systemd` - For service management
```bash
# Rollback to previous version
bootc rollback
# Rollback to specific deployment
bootc rollback --deployment=deployment-id
```
### 2. OSTree Commands
#### ostree admin status
**Purpose**: Check OSTree deployment status
**Usage**: `ostree admin status`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc status` for deployment information
```bash
# Check deployment status
ostree admin status
# Check specific deployment
ostree admin status --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin deploy
**Purpose**: Deploy new OSTree deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin deploy [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used internally by bootc for staging updates
```bash
# Deploy new deployment
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc deployment-id
# Deploy with specific options
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc --karg=console=ttyS0 deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc rollback` for deployment switching
```bash
# Rollback to previous deployment
ostree admin rollback
# Rollback with specific options
ostree admin rollback --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin cleanup
**Purpose**: Clean up old deployments and free space
**Usage**: `ostree admin cleanup [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space management
```bash
# Clean up old deployments
ostree admin cleanup
# Clean up with specific options
ostree admin cleanup --keep=2
```
### 3. Container Registry Commands
#### podman pull
**Purpose**: Pull container images from registry
**Usage**: `podman pull [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used by bootc for downloading updates
```bash
# Pull image from registry
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Pull with authentication
podman pull --creds=username:password quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Pull specific tag
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.2.3
```
#### podman login
**Purpose**: Authenticate with container registry
**Usage**: `podman login [OPTIONS...] REGISTRY`
**Integration**: Required for private registry access
```bash
# Login to registry
podman login quay.io
# Login with specific credentials
podman login --username=myuser --password=mypass quay.io
# Login with token
podman login --authfile=/path/to/auth.json quay.io
```
#### podman inspect
**Purpose**: Inspect container image metadata
**Usage**: `podman inspect [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used for image validation and metadata extraction
```bash
# Inspect image
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Inspect specific configuration
podman inspect --format='{{.Config.Labels}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Inspect manifest
podman inspect --format='{{.Manifest}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
```
## Editor Commands
### 1. Text Editors
#### vim
**Purpose**: Vi IMproved text editor
**Usage**: `vim [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Primary editor for interactive editing
```bash
# Edit file
vim config.yaml
# Edit with specific options
vim -c "set syntax=yaml" config.yaml
# Edit in read-only mode
vim -R config.yaml
```
#### nano
**Purpose**: Nano's ANOther editor
**Usage**: `nano [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: User-friendly editor for interactive editing
```bash
# Edit file
nano config.yaml
# Edit with specific options
nano -w config.yaml
# Edit with line numbers
nano -l config.yaml
```
#### vi
**Purpose**: Visual editor
**Usage**: `vi [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Fallback editor for interactive editing
```bash
# Edit file
vi config.yaml
# Edit with specific options
vi -c "set syntax=yaml" config.yaml
```
#### emacs
**Purpose**: GNU Emacs editor
**Usage**: `emacs [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Alternative editor for interactive editing
```bash
# Edit file
emacs config.yaml
# Edit in terminal mode
emacs -nw config.yaml
# Edit with specific options
emacs --eval "(yaml-mode)" config.yaml
```
### 2. Editor Configuration
#### Environment Variables
```bash
# Set default editor
export EDITOR=vim
# Set editor with options
export EDITOR="vim -c 'set syntax=yaml'"
# Set alternative editor
export EDITOR=nano
```
#### Editor Detection
```bash
# Check available editors
which vim nano vi emacs
# Check editor in PATH
command -v vim
# Test editor availability
vim --version
```
## File System Commands
### 1. File Operations
#### cat
**Purpose**: Display file contents
**Usage**: `cat [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for displaying configuration files
```bash
# Display file contents
cat config.yaml
# Display with line numbers
cat -n config.yaml
# Display non-printing characters
cat -v config.yaml
```
#### cp
**Purpose**: Copy files
**Usage**: `cp [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backing up configuration files
```bash
# Copy file
cp config.yaml config.yaml.backup
# Copy with preserve attributes
cp -p config.yaml config.yaml.backup
# Copy recursively
cp -r config/ config.backup/
```
#### mv
**Purpose**: Move or rename files
**Usage**: `mv [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for renaming configuration files
```bash
# Rename file
mv config.yaml config.yaml.old
# Move file
mv config.yaml /backup/config.yaml
```
#### rm
**Purpose**: Remove files
**Usage**: `rm [OPTIONS...] FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for cleaning up temporary files
```bash
# Remove file
rm config.yaml
# Remove with confirmation
rm -i config.yaml
# Remove recursively
rm -r config/
```
### 2. Directory Operations
#### mkdir
**Purpose**: Create directories
**Usage**: `mkdir [OPTIONS...] DIRECTORY...`
**Integration**: Used for creating configuration directories
```bash
# Create directory
mkdir -p /etc/bootc
# Create with specific permissions
mkdir -m 755 /etc/bootc
```
#### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for listing configuration files
```bash
# List files
ls -la /etc/bootc/
# List with specific format
ls -l --time-style=full-iso /etc/bootc/
```
#### find
**Purpose**: Search for files
**Usage**: `find [PATH...] [EXPRESSION...]`
**Integration**: Used for finding configuration files
```bash
# Find configuration files
find /etc -name "*.yaml" -type f
# Find files modified recently
find /etc/bootc -mtime -1 -type f
```
## YAML Processing Commands
### 1. YAML Tools
#### yq
**Purpose**: YAML processor
**Usage**: `yq [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for YAML manipulation and validation
```bash
# Read YAML value
yq eval '.spec.image' config.yaml
# Set YAML value
yq eval '.spec.image = "quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0"' config.yaml
# Validate YAML
yq eval '.' config.yaml
```
#### yaml-lint
**Purpose**: YAML syntax validator
**Usage**: `yaml-lint [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for YAML validation
```bash
# Validate YAML syntax
yaml-lint config.yaml
# Validate with specific options
yaml-lint --config /etc/yaml-lint.conf config.yaml
```
#### python3 -m yaml
**Purpose**: Python YAML module
**Usage**: `python3 -m yaml [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for YAML processing
```bash
# Validate YAML
python3 -c "import yaml; yaml.safe_load(open('config.yaml'))"
# Pretty print YAML
python3 -c "import yaml; print(yaml.dump(yaml.safe_load(open('config.yaml')), default_flow_style=False))"
```
### 2. JSON Tools
#### jq
**Purpose**: JSON processor
**Usage**: `jq [OPTIONS...] [FILTER] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for JSON processing and validation
```bash
# Process JSON
jq '.spec.image' config.json
# Validate JSON
jq '.' config.json
# Convert YAML to JSON
yq eval -o=json config.yaml | jq '.'
```
## System Management Commands
### 1. Process Management
#### ps
**Purpose**: Display process information
**Usage**: `ps [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for monitoring bootc processes
```bash
# Display all processes
ps aux
# Display specific process
ps aux | grep bootc
# Display process tree
ps auxf
```
#### pgrep
**Purpose**: Find processes by name
**Usage**: `pgrep [OPTIONS...] PATTERN`
**Integration**: Used for finding bootc processes
```bash
# Find bootc processes
pgrep bootc
# Find with full command line
pgrep -f bootc
```
#### pkill
**Purpose**: Kill processes by name
**Usage**: `pkill [OPTIONS...] PATTERN`
**Integration**: Used for terminating bootc processes
```bash
# Kill bootc processes
pkill bootc
# Kill with signal
pkill -TERM bootc
```
### 2. System Information
#### uname
**Purpose**: Display system information
**Usage**: `uname [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display system information
uname -a
# Display kernel version
uname -r
# Display architecture
uname -m
```
#### hostname
**Purpose**: Display or set hostname
**Usage**: `hostname [OPTIONS...] [NAME]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display hostname
hostname
# Set hostname
hostname newhostname
```
#### whoami
**Purpose**: Display current user
**Usage**: `whoami [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for user identification
```bash
# Display current user
whoami
# Display user ID
id
```
## Network Commands
### 1. Connectivity Testing
#### ping
**Purpose**: Test network connectivity
**Usage**: `ping [OPTIONS...] HOST`
**Integration**: Used for testing registry connectivity
```bash
# Test connectivity
ping quay.io
# Test with specific count
ping -c 4 quay.io
# Test with specific interface
ping -I eth0 quay.io
```
#### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client
**Usage**: `curl [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Used for registry API calls
```bash
# Test registry connectivity
curl -I https://quay.io/v2/
# Check registry API
curl -H "Accept: application/vnd.docker.distribution.manifest.v2+json" \
https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/latest
```
#### wget
**Purpose**: Download files from web servers
**Usage**: `wget [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Alternative to curl for registry communication
```bash
# Download registry manifest
wget -O manifest.json https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/latest
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
### 2. DNS Resolution
#### dig
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `dig [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Used for DNS resolution troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
dig quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
dig quay.io A
# Check DNS server
dig @8.8.8.8 quay.io
```
#### nslookup
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `nslookup [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Alternative to dig for DNS troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
nslookup quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
nslookup -type=A quay.io
```
## Logging and Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Logs
#### journalctl
**Purpose**: Query systemd journal
**Usage**: `journalctl [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for service and system log analysis
```bash
# Check bootc service logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Check logs since boot
journalctl -b
# Follow logs in real-time
journalctl -f
```
#### dmesg
**Purpose**: Display kernel ring buffer
**Usage**: `dmesg [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for kernel-level troubleshooting
```bash
# Display kernel messages
dmesg
# Display recent messages
dmesg -T
# Display with timestamps
dmesg -T | tail -50
```
### 2. File Monitoring
#### tail
**Purpose**: Display last lines of files
**Usage**: `tail [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for monitoring log files
```bash
# Follow log file
tail -f /var/log/bootc.log
# Display last lines
tail -n 100 /var/log/bootc.log
```
#### head
**Purpose**: Display first lines of files
**Usage**: `head [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for viewing file headers
```bash
# Display first lines
head -n 20 config.yaml
# Display first bytes
head -c 100 config.yaml
```
## Backup and Recovery Commands
### 1. Archive Commands
#### tar
**Purpose**: Archive files
**Usage**: `tar [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for backup creation
```bash
# Create backup
tar -czf backup.tar.gz /etc/bootc
# Extract backup
tar -xzf backup.tar.gz
# List archive contents
tar -tzf backup.tar.gz
```
#### rsync
**Purpose**: Synchronize files
**Usage**: `rsync [OPTIONS...] SRC DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backup synchronization
```bash
# Synchronize files
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ /backup/bootc/
# Synchronize with remote
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ user@host:/backup/bootc/
```
### 2. Version Control
#### git
**Purpose**: Version control system
**Usage**: `git [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for configuration version control
```bash
# Initialize repository
git init
# Add files
git add config.yaml
# Commit changes
git commit -m "Update configuration"
# Check status
git status
```
## Security Commands
### 1. File Permissions
#### chmod
**Purpose**: Change file permissions
**Usage**: `chmod [OPTIONS...] MODE FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for setting file permissions
```bash
# Set permissions
chmod 644 config.yaml
# Set permissions recursively
chmod -R 755 /etc/bootc
```
#### chown
**Purpose**: Change file ownership
**Usage**: `chown [OPTIONS...] OWNER[:GROUP] FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for setting file ownership
```bash
# Change ownership
chown root:root config.yaml
# Change ownership recursively
chown -R root:root /etc/bootc
```
#### umask
**Purpose**: Set file creation mask
**Usage**: `umask [OPTIONS...] [MASK]`
**Integration**: Used for setting default permissions
```bash
# Set umask
umask 022
# Display current umask
umask
```
### 2. Encryption
#### gpg
**Purpose**: GNU Privacy Guard
**Usage**: `gpg [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for signature verification
```bash
# Verify signature
gpg --verify signature.asc config.yaml
# Import public key
gpg --import public.key
# List keys
gpg --list-keys
```
#### openssl
**Purpose**: OpenSSL command line tool
**Usage**: `openssl [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for certificate and key management
```bash
# Check certificate
openssl x509 -in certificate.crt -text -noout
# Verify certificate chain
openssl verify -CAfile ca.crt certificate.crt
```
## Performance Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Resources
#### top
**Purpose**: Display running processes
**Usage**: `top [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process monitoring
```bash
# Display processes
top
# Display specific process
top -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process viewer
**Usage**: `htop [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource monitoring
```bash
# Start htop
htop
# Monitor specific process
htop -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### free
**Purpose**: Display memory usage
**Usage**: `free [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for memory monitoring
```bash
# Display memory usage
free -h
# Display in specific format
free -m
```
### 2. Disk Usage
#### df
**Purpose**: Display filesystem disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space monitoring
```bash
# Check disk usage
df -h
# Check specific filesystem
df -h /sysroot
# Check inode usage
df -i
```
#### du
**Purpose**: Display directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for directory space analysis
```bash
# Check directory usage
du -sh /etc/bootc
# Check OSTree usage
du -sh /sysroot/ostree
```
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# bootc edit - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc edit` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in editing bootc host specifications.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc edit │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initialize System │
│ • Get storage interface │
│ • Get OSTree repository │
│ • Get current system status │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Load Configuration │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Filename │ │ Interactive Mode │ │
│ │ Provided? │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Load from File │ │ • Create temporary file │ │
│ │ • Open file │ │ • Write current config to temp │ │
│ │ • Parse YAML │ │ • Spawn editor with temp file │ │
│ │ • Validate │ │ • Wait for editor completion │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ • Read modified config │ │
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ └───────────┬───────────────┘ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Parse and Validate YAML │ │
│ │ • Deserialize to Host structure │ │
│ │ • Validate schema │ │
│ │ • Check required fields │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Compare Configurations │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ new_host.spec == host.spec? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Print: ││ │ │ Validate Transition ││ │
│ │ │ "Edit ││ │ │ • Check image changes ││ │
│ │ │ cancelled, ││ │ │ • Validate boot order ││ │
│ │ │ no changes ││ │ │ • Verify system state ││ │
│ │ │ made" ││ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ ▼ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Return ││ │ │ Create RequiredHostSpec ││ │
│ │ │ Success ││ │ │ • Extract image reference ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ • Validate required fields ││ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Change Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ boot_order changed? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Execute ││ │ │ Image Change Process ││ │
│ │ │ Rollback ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Call ││ │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────┐││ │
│ │ │ rollback ││ │ │ │ Pull New Image │││ │
│ │ │ • Update ││ │ │ │ • Authenticate with │││ │
│ │ │ boot ││ │ │ │ registry │││ │
│ │ │ order ││ │ │ │ • Download image layers │││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ │ • Convert to OSTree │││ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ • Validate image │││ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ │ └─────────────────────────────┘││ │
│ │ │ Return ││ │ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Success ││ │ │ ▼ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────┐││ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ │ │ Stage New Deployment │││ │
│ │ │ │ • Create new deployment │││ │
│ │ │ │ • Configure bootloader │││ │
│ │ │ │ • Update system status │││ │
│ │ │ │ • Preserve /etc and /var │││ │
│ │ │ └─────────────────────────────┘││ │
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Update System Status │
│ │
│ • Update system modification time │
│ • Refresh system status │
│ • Update deployment information │
│ • Log configuration changes │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Configuration applied successfully │
│ • System ready for next boot │
│ • Changes staged for application │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Editor Integration Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Editor Selection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Environment │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ $EDITOR set? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Use $EDITOR ││ │ │ Check Backup Editors ││ │
│ │ │ • Split ││ │ │ • nano ││ │
│ │ │ command ││ │ │ • vim ││ │
│ │ │ • Extract ││ │ │ • vi ││ │
│ │ │ program ││ │ │ • Check /usr/bin/ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ ▼ │ │
│ │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ │ Editor Found? ││ │
│ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ ▼ │ │
│ │ │ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────┐│ │
│ │ │ │ Yes │ │ No ││ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────┐││ │
│ │ │ │ │ Use Backup ││ │ │Error│││ │
│ │ │ │ │ Editor ││ │ │ │││ │
│ │ │ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────┘││ │
│ │ │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────┘│ │
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ └───────────┬───────────┘ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Launch Editor │ │
│ │ • Create command with editor program │ │
│ │ • Add editor arguments │ │
│ │ • Add temporary file path │ │
│ │ • Execute with lifecycle binding │ │
│ │ • Wait for completion │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Editor │ │ Configuration │ │ System │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • $EDITOR │ │ • Invalid YAML │ │ • Not bootc │ │
│ │ unset │ │ • Schema │ │ compatible │ │
│ │ • Editor not │ │ validation │ │ • Image not │ │
│ │ found │ │ • Missing │ │ found │ │
│ │ • Editor │ │ fields │ │ • Registry │ │
│ │ execution │ │ • Invalid │ │ error │ │
│ │ failed │ │ values │ │ • OSTree error │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Clean up temporary files │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Current State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Normal │ │ Rollback │ │
│ │ Boot │ │ Queued │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Image: v1.0 │ │ • Image: v1.0 │ │
│ │ • Boot: normal │ │ • Boot: rollback │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Edit Operation │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Image │ │ Boot Order │ │ │
│ │ │ Change │ │ Change │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ • Pull new │ │ • Execute rollback │ │ │
│ │ │ image │ │ • Update boot order │ │ │
│ │ │ • Stage │ │ • Preserve state │ │ │
│ │ │ deployment │ │ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ New State │ │ New State │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Image: v2.0 │ │ • Image: v1.0 │ │
│ │ • Boot: normal │ │ • Boot: normal │ │
│ │ • Staged: v2.0 │ │ • Rollback: queued │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Configuration Validation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Configuration Input │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YAML Parsing │
│ │
│ • Parse YAML syntax │
│ • Deserialize to Host structure │
│ • Validate required fields │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Schema Validation │
│ │
│ • Validate Host structure │
│ • Check HostSpec fields │
│ • Verify ImageReference format │
│ • Validate BootOrder values │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Transition Validation │
│ │
│ • Compare with current configuration │
│ • Check for valid state transitions │
│ • Verify image accessibility │
│ • Validate boot order changes │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Validation Result │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Valid │ │ Invalid │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Proceed with │ │ • Display error message │ │
│ │ changes │ │ • Provide context │ │
│ │ • Apply │ │ • Suggest fixes │ │
│ │ configuration │ │ • Return error │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
This flowchart provides a comprehensive visual representation of the bootc edit process, showing all decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in editing bootc host specifications.

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# bootc edit - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc edit` is a declarative configuration management command that allows users to modify the host specification of a bootc-managed system. It operates similarly to `kubectl apply`, providing both interactive and programmatic interfaces for system configuration changes.
## Purpose
The edit command serves several critical functions:
1. **Declarative Configuration**: Apply changes to system configuration declaratively
2. **Interactive Editing**: Use system editor for interactive configuration changes
3. **Programmatic Interface**: Apply configuration from files for automation
4. **State Management**: Maintain system state consistency across changes
5. **Validation**: Ensure configuration changes are valid and safe
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc edit [OPTIONS...]
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Interactive editing (opens in $EDITOR)
bootc edit
# Edit from file
bootc edit --filename /path/to/config.yaml
# Quiet mode (no progress output)
bootc edit --quiet
```
## Command Options
| Option | Description | Default | Required |
|--------|-------------|---------|----------|
| `-f`, `--filename` | Use filename to edit system specification | `None` | No |
| `--quiet` | Don't display progress | `false` | No |
## Architecture Overview
### 1. Configuration Structure
The bootc edit system operates on a `Host` structure that contains:
```rust
pub struct Host {
pub resource: k8sapitypes::Resource, // Kubernetes-style metadata
pub spec: HostSpec, // Host specification
pub status: HostStatus, // Current system status
}
```
### 2. Host Specification
The `HostSpec` contains the editable configuration:
```rust
pub struct HostSpec {
pub image: Option<ImageReference>, // Container image reference
pub boot_order: BootOrder, // Boot ordering configuration
}
```
### 3. Supported Changes
Only changes to the `spec` section are honored:
- **Image Reference**: Change the container image source
- **Boot Order**: Modify boot ordering (rollback configuration)
## Technical Implementation
### 1. Edit Command Structure
```rust
pub(crate) struct EditOpts {
pub(crate) filename: Option<String>, // Optional file input
pub(crate) quiet: bool, // Progress suppression
}
```
### 2. Edit Process Flow
```rust
async fn edit(opts: EditOpts) -> Result<()> {
// 1. Get system storage and OSTree
let sysroot = &get_storage().await?;
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let repo = &ostree.repo();
// 2. Get current system status
let (booted_deployment, _deployments, host) =
crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?;
// 3. Load new configuration
let new_host: Host = if let Some(filename) = opts.filename {
// Load from file
let mut r = std::io::BufReader::new(std::fs::File::open(filename)?);
serde_yaml::from_reader(&mut r)?
} else {
// Interactive editing
let tmpf = tempfile::NamedTempFile::new()?;
serde_yaml::to_writer(std::io::BufWriter::new(tmpf.as_file()), &host)?;
crate::utils::spawn_editor(&tmpf)?;
tmpf.as_file().seek(std::io::SeekFrom::Start(0))?;
serde_yaml::from_reader(&mut tmpf.as_file())?
};
// 4. Validate changes
if new_host.spec == host.spec {
println!("Edit cancelled, no changes made.");
return Ok(());
}
// 5. Verify transition
host.spec.verify_transition(&new_host.spec)?;
let new_spec = RequiredHostSpec::from_spec(&new_host.spec)?;
// 6. Apply changes
if host.spec.boot_order != new_host.spec.boot_order {
return crate::deploy::rollback(sysroot).await;
}
// 7. Pull and stage new image
let fetched = crate::deploy::pull(repo, new_spec.image, None, opts.quiet, prog.clone()).await?;
let stateroot = booted_deployment.osname();
crate::deploy::stage(sysroot, &stateroot, &fetched, &new_spec, prog.clone()).await?;
// 8. Update system
sysroot.update_mtime()?;
Ok(())
}
```
### 3. Editor Integration
The system supports multiple editors through the `spawn_editor` function:
```rust
pub(crate) fn spawn_editor(tmpf: &tempfile::NamedTempFile) -> Result<()> {
let editor_variables = ["EDITOR"];
let backup_editors = ["nano", "vim", "vi"];
let editor = editor_variables.into_iter().find_map(std::env::var_os);
let editor = if let Some(e) = editor.as_ref() {
e.to_str()
} else {
backup_editors
.into_iter()
.find(|v| std::path::Path::new("/usr/bin").join(v).exists())
};
let editor = editor.ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("$EDITOR is unset, and no backup editor found"))?;
let mut editor_args = editor.split_ascii_whitespace();
let argv0 = editor_args.next().ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("Invalid editor: {editor}"))?;
Command::new(argv0)
.args(editor_args)
.arg(tmpf.path())
.lifecycle_bind()
.run_inherited()
.with_context(|| format!("Invoking editor {editor} failed"))
}
```
## Configuration Format
### 1. YAML Structure
The configuration is stored in YAML format with the following structure:
```yaml
apiVersion: v1
kind: Host
metadata:
name: localhost
namespace: default
spec:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
bootOrder: "normal" # or "rollback"
status:
staged: null
booted:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0.0
digest: sha256:abc123...
version: "1.0.0"
rollback:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v0.9.0
digest: sha256:def456...
version: "0.9.0"
rollbackQueued: false
otherDeployments: []
```
### 2. Image Reference Format
```yaml
spec:
image:
transport: "registry"
name: "quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc"
tag: "latest"
# or
digest: "sha256:abc123..."
```
### 3. Boot Order Options
```yaml
spec:
bootOrder: "normal" # Normal boot order
# or
bootOrder: "rollback" # Rollback to previous deployment
```
## Usage Patterns
### 1. Interactive Editing
```bash
# Set editor environment variable
export EDITOR=vim
# Edit configuration interactively
bootc edit
```
**Process**:
1. Current configuration is written to temporary file
2. System editor is launched with temporary file
3. User makes changes and saves
4. Changes are validated and applied
### 2. File-Based Editing
```bash
# Create configuration file
cat > config.yaml << EOF
apiVersion: v1
kind: Host
metadata:
name: localhost
spec:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0.0
bootOrder: "normal"
EOF
# Apply configuration
bootc edit --filename config.yaml
```
**Process**:
1. Configuration is loaded from file
2. Changes are validated
3. Configuration is applied to system
### 3. Image Switching
```bash
# Switch to different image
bootc edit --filename - << EOF
apiVersion: v1
kind: Host
metadata:
name: localhost
spec:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0.0
EOF
```
### 4. Rollback Configuration
```bash
# Configure rollback
bootc edit --filename - << EOF
apiVersion: v1
kind: Host
metadata:
name: localhost
spec:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
bootOrder: "rollback"
EOF
```
## State Transitions
### 1. Image Changes
When the image reference changes:
1. **Validation**: Verify new image exists and is accessible
2. **Download**: Pull new container image from registry
3. **Staging**: Stage new image for next boot
4. **Status Update**: Update system status
### 2. Boot Order Changes
When boot order changes:
1. **Validation**: Verify rollback deployment exists
2. **Rollback**: Execute rollback operation
3. **Status Update**: Update boot order configuration
### 3. No Changes
When no changes are detected:
1. **Message**: Display "Edit cancelled, no changes made"
2. **Exit**: Return without making changes
## Error Handling
### 1. Editor Errors
```rust
// Editor not found
$EDITOR is unset, and no backup editor found
// Editor execution failed
Invoking editor vim failed
```
### 2. Configuration Errors
```rust
// Invalid YAML
Error parsing YAML: invalid syntax
// Invalid configuration
Error: invalid host specification
```
### 3. System Errors
```rust
// System not bootc compatible
Error: system is not bootc compatible
// Image not found
Error: image not found in registry
```
## Integration Points
### 1. OSTree Integration
- **Deployment Management**: Uses OSTree for deployment operations
- **Status Queries**: Queries OSTree for current system state
- **Staging**: Uses OSTree staging for new deployments
### 2. Container Registry Integration
- **Image Pulling**: Uses container registry for image downloads
- **Authentication**: Supports registry authentication
- **Signature Verification**: Validates image signatures
### 3. Systemd Integration
- **Service Management**: Coordinates with systemd services
- **Status Updates**: Updates system status through systemd
## Security Considerations
### 1. Configuration Validation
- **Schema Validation**: Validates configuration against schema
- **Transition Validation**: Ensures safe state transitions
- **Image Verification**: Verifies image signatures and authenticity
### 2. Editor Security
- **Editor Selection**: Uses secure editor selection process
- **Temporary Files**: Uses secure temporary file handling
- **Process Isolation**: Isolates editor process execution
### 3. System Security
- **Privilege Escalation**: Requires appropriate privileges
- **State Consistency**: Maintains system state consistency
- **Rollback Safety**: Ensures safe rollback operations
## Performance Considerations
### 1. Configuration Loading
- **File I/O**: Efficient file reading and writing
- **Memory Usage**: Minimal memory footprint for configuration
- **Parsing**: Fast YAML parsing and validation
### 2. Editor Launch
- **Process Spawning**: Efficient editor process creation
- **Temporary Files**: Fast temporary file operations
- **Editor Detection**: Quick editor availability checking
### 3. System Updates
- **Incremental Updates**: Only updates changed components
- **Status Caching**: Caches system status for performance
- **Validation Caching**: Caches validation results
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Editor Issues
```bash
# Check editor availability
which vim nano vi
# Set editor explicitly
export EDITOR=/usr/bin/vim
bootc edit
```
### 2. Configuration Issues
```bash
# Validate YAML syntax
yaml-lint config.yaml
# Check configuration schema
bootc edit --filename config.yaml --dry-run
```
### 3. System Issues
```bash
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check system compatibility
bootc status --json | jq '.status.booted'
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Configuration Management
- **Version Control**: Store configurations in version control
- **Validation**: Validate configurations before applying
- **Backup**: Backup current configuration before changes
- **Testing**: Test configurations in staging environment
### 2. Editor Usage
- **Editor Selection**: Use reliable editors (vim, nano)
- **Environment Variables**: Set EDITOR environment variable
- **Backup Editors**: Ensure backup editors are available
- **Editor Configuration**: Configure editor for YAML editing
### 3. System Integration
- **Automation**: Use file-based editing for automation
- **Monitoring**: Monitor system status after changes
- **Rollback**: Test rollback procedures regularly
- **Documentation**: Document configuration changes
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- **Dry Run Mode**: Preview changes without applying
- **Configuration Templates**: Predefined configuration templates
- **Validation Rules**: Custom validation rules
- **Change Tracking**: Track configuration changes over time
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **API Support**: REST API for configuration management
- **Web Interface**: Web-based configuration editor
- **Configuration Sync**: Synchronize configurations across systems
- **Audit Logging**: Comprehensive audit logging
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# bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace - Examples and Troubleshooting
## Overview
This document provides practical examples and troubleshooting guidance for the `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace` system, covering common use cases, error scenarios, and debugging techniques.
## Common Use Cases
### 1. Container Operations
#### Execute Commands in Host Namespace
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Execute commands in host mount namespace
echo "=== Host Namespace Operations ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# List host filesystem
echo "Listing host filesystem:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Check host system status
echo "Checking host system status:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl status
# View host processes
echo "Viewing host processes:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ps aux
# Check host storage
echo "Checking host storage:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace df -h
```
#### Mount Operations in Host Namespace
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Mount operations in host namespace
echo "=== Host Mount Operations ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Mount filesystem in host namespace
echo "Mounting filesystem in host namespace:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Check mount points
echo "Checking mount points:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mount | grep /mnt
# Unmount filesystem
echo "Unmounting filesystem:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace umount /mnt
```
### 2. Installation Support
#### Installation Operations
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Installation operations using host namespace
echo "=== Installation Operations ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Create directories in host filesystem
echo "Creating directories in host filesystem:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mkdir -p /var/lib/bootc
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mkdir -p /etc/bootc
# Copy files to host filesystem
echo "Copying files to host filesystem:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace cp /source/config.toml /etc/bootc/
# Set permissions
echo "Setting permissions:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace chmod 644 /etc/bootc/config.toml
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace chown root:root /etc/bootc/config.toml
```
#### Bootloader Operations
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Bootloader operations in host namespace
echo "=== Bootloader Operations ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Update GRUB configuration
echo "Updating GRUB configuration:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
# Install GRUB
echo "Installing GRUB:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace grub-install /dev/sda
# Update initramfs
echo "Updating initramfs:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace update-initramfs -u
```
### 3. Debugging and Maintenance
#### System Diagnostics
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# System diagnostics using host namespace
echo "=== System Diagnostics ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system information
echo "System information:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace uname -a
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace hostname
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace lscpu
# Check memory usage
echo "Memory usage:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace free -h
# Check disk usage
echo "Disk usage:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace df -h
# Check process information
echo "Process information:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ps aux | head -20
```
#### Log Analysis
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Log analysis using host namespace
echo "=== Log Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system logs
echo "System logs:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace journalctl --since "1 hour ago" | head -50
# Check specific service logs
echo "Service logs:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago"
# Check kernel logs
echo "Kernel logs:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace dmesg | tail -20
```
### 4. System Integration
#### Service Management
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Service management using host namespace
echo "=== Service Management ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check service status
echo "Service status:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl status bootc-*
# Start services
echo "Starting services:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl start bootc-*
# Enable services
echo "Enabling services:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl enable bootc-*
# Reload systemd
echo "Reloading systemd:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl daemon-reload
```
#### Network Operations
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Network operations using host namespace
echo "=== Network Operations ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check network interfaces
echo "Network interfaces:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ip addr show
# Check network connections
echo "Network connections:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace netstat -tuln
# Test network connectivity
echo "Network connectivity:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ping -c 3 8.8.8.8
```
## Troubleshooting Guide
### 1. Common Error Scenarios
#### Missing Command Error
**Error**: `Missing command`
**Cause**: No command provided to execute
**Solution**:
```bash
# Provide a command
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Or use a shell
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/bash
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check if command is provided
if [ $# -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Error: No command provided"
exit 1
fi
# Execute command
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace "$@"
```
#### Namespace Access Error
**Error**: `open pid1 mountns: No such file or directory`
**Cause**: Cannot access host mount namespace
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check if /proc/1/ns/mnt exists
ls -la /proc/1/ns/mnt
# Check if running as root
whoami
# Run as root
sudo bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check namespace availability
if [ ! -e /proc/1/ns/mnt ]; then
echo "Error: Host mount namespace not available"
exit 1
fi
# Check privileges
if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Error: Must run as root"
exit 1
fi
```
#### setns Error
**Error**: `setns: Operation not permitted`
**Cause**: Insufficient privileges for namespace switching
**Solution**:
```bash
# Run as root
sudo bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Check capabilities
getcap /usr/bin/bootc
# Add capabilities if needed
setcap cap_sys_admin+ep /usr/bin/bootc
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check privileges
if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Error: Must run as root for namespace operations"
exit 1
fi
```
#### Command Not Found Error
**Error**: `exec: command not found`
**Cause**: Command not found in host namespace
**Solution**:
```bash
# Use full path
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/ls /
# Check command availability
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace which ls
# Use absolute path
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /usr/bin/ls /
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check command availability first
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace which "$1" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "Error: Command not found: $1"
exit 1
fi
```
### 2. Debugging Techniques
#### Enable Debug Logging
```bash
# Set debug log level
export RUST_LOG=debug
# Run command with debug output
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Check debug logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" | grep DEBUG
```
#### Verbose Output
```bash
# Enable verbose output
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace -v ls /
# Check verbose logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" | grep -v INFO
```
#### System Information
```bash
# Gather system information
uname -a
lsb_release -a
systemctl --version
bootc --version
# Check system configuration
cat /etc/os-release
cat /proc/version
cat /proc/cpuinfo | head -20
```
#### Namespace Diagnostics
```bash
# Check namespace information
ls -la /proc/1/ns/
ls -la /proc/self/ns/
# Check namespace differences
diff /proc/1/ns/mnt /proc/self/ns/mnt
# Check namespace capabilities
cat /proc/self/status | grep Ns
```
### 3. Recovery Procedures
#### Namespace Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Namespace recovery script
echo "=== Namespace Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check namespace availability
echo "Checking namespace availability..."
if [ ! -e /proc/1/ns/mnt ]; then
echo "ERROR: Host mount namespace not available"
exit 1
fi
# Check privileges
echo "Checking privileges..."
if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
echo "ERROR: Must run as root"
exit 1
fi
# Test namespace access
echo "Testing namespace access..."
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls / > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Cannot access host namespace"
exit 1
fi
echo "Namespace recovery successful"
```
#### Command Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Command recovery script
echo "=== Command Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check command availability
echo "Checking command availability..."
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace which "$1" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Command not found: $1"
echo "Available commands:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /bin
exit 1
fi
# Test command execution
echo "Testing command execution..."
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace "$1" --help > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "WARNING: Command may not work as expected"
fi
echo "Command recovery successful"
```
### 4. Performance Analysis
#### Execution Performance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Execution performance analysis
echo "=== Execution Performance Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Time command execution
echo "Timing command execution..."
time bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Check resource usage
echo "Resource usage:"
ps aux | grep bootc | awk '{sum+=$6} END {print sum/1024 " MB"}'
# Check system load
echo "System load:"
uptime
```
#### Namespace Performance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Namespace performance analysis
echo "=== Namespace Performance Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Time namespace operations
echo "Timing namespace operations..."
time bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace uname -a
# Check namespace overhead
echo "Namespace overhead:"
time bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/true
time /bin/true
# Check system performance
echo "System performance:"
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace top -bn1 | head -20
```
### 5. Monitoring and Alerting
#### Health Check Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Health check script
HEALTH_STATUS=0
echo "=== Exec-in-Host-Mount-Namespace Health Check ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check namespace availability
echo "Checking namespace availability..."
if [ ! -e /proc/1/ns/mnt ]; then
echo "ERROR: Host mount namespace not available"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check privileges
echo "Checking privileges..."
if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
echo "ERROR: Must run as root"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Test namespace access
echo "Testing namespace access..."
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls / > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Cannot access host namespace"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Test command execution
echo "Testing command execution..."
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/true > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Command execution failed"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Report health status
if [ $HEALTH_STATUS -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Health check passed"
else
echo "Health check failed"
fi
exit $HEALTH_STATUS
```
#### Alerting Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Alerting script
# Send alert to monitoring system
send_alert() {
local severity=$1
local message=$2
curl -X POST "https://monitoring.example.com/alerts" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{
\"service\": \"bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace\",
\"severity\": \"$severity\",
\"message\": \"$message\",
\"timestamp\": \"$(date -Iseconds)\"
}"
}
# Check system health
if ! /usr/local/bin/bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-health-check.sh; then
send_alert "critical" "Exec-in-host-mount-namespace system health check failed"
fi
# Check namespace availability
if [ ! -e /proc/1/ns/mnt ]; then
send_alert "critical" "Host mount namespace not available"
fi
# Check command execution
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/true > /dev/null 2>&1; then
send_alert "warning" "Command execution in host namespace failed"
fi
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
- **Internal Use**: This is an internal command, not for direct user use
- **Container Context**: Use within container environments
- **Host Access**: Use when host mount namespace access is needed
- **Debugging**: Use for debugging and maintenance operations
### 2. Security Considerations
- **Privilege Requirements**: Ensure appropriate privileges
- **Namespace Access**: Verify namespace access permissions
- **Command Validation**: Validate commands before execution
- **Error Handling**: Implement proper error handling
### 3. Performance Optimization
- **Minimal Overhead**: Use only when necessary
- **Efficient Execution**: Use direct system calls
- **Resource Management**: Manage resources appropriately
- **Error Recovery**: Implement proper error recovery
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# bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands used by `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace` operations. These commands are essential for understanding the dependencies and integration points of the exec-in-host-mount-namespace system.
## Core Commands
### bootc
**Purpose**: Main bootc command for exec-in-host-mount-namespace operations
**Usage**: `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace [ARGS]...`
**Dependencies**: None (core command)
#### Examples
```bash
# Execute command in host mount namespace
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Execute with arguments
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Execute system command
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl status
```
## System Commands
### setns
**Purpose**: Change namespace membership
**Usage**: `setns [options...] <file> [program [arguments...]]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Change to mount namespace
setns /proc/1/ns/mnt /bin/bash
# Change to PID namespace
setns /proc/1/ns/pid /bin/bash
# Change to network namespace
setns /proc/1/ns/net /bin/bash
```
### unshare
**Purpose**: Run program in new namespaces
**Usage**: `unshare [options...] [program [arguments...]]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Create new mount namespace
unshare -m /bin/bash
# Create new PID namespace
unshare -p /bin/bash
# Create new network namespace
unshare -n /bin/bash
# Create multiple namespaces
unshare -m -p -n /bin/bash
```
### nsenter
**Purpose**: Enter namespaces
**Usage**: `nsenter [options...] [program [arguments...]]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Enter mount namespace
nsenter -m -t 1 /bin/bash
# Enter PID namespace
nsenter -p -t 1 /bin/bash
# Enter network namespace
nsenter -n -t 1 /bin/bash
# Enter multiple namespaces
nsenter -m -p -n -t 1 /bin/bash
```
## Filesystem Commands
### mount
**Purpose**: Mount filesystems
**Usage**: `mount [options...] <device> <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Mount filesystem
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Mount with options
mount -o ro,noexec /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Mount bind
mount --bind /source /target
# Mount tmpfs
mount -t tmpfs tmpfs /tmp
```
### umount
**Purpose**: Unmount filesystems
**Usage**: `umount [options...] <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Unmount filesystem
umount /mnt
# Force unmount
umount -f /mnt
# Lazy unmount
umount -l /mnt
# Unmount all
umount -a
```
### chroot
**Purpose**: Change root directory
**Usage**: `chroot [options...] <directory> <command>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Change root
chroot /mnt /bin/bash
# Change root with specific command
chroot /mnt /bin/ls
# Change root with environment
chroot /mnt env -i /bin/bash
```
### chdir
**Purpose**: Change working directory
**Usage**: `chdir <directory>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Change to root directory
chdir /
# Change to specific directory
chdir /var/lib/bootc
# Change to home directory
chdir ~
```
## Process Commands
### exec
**Purpose**: Replace current process
**Usage**: `exec [command [arguments...]]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Replace with new command
exec /bin/bash
# Replace with command and arguments
exec /bin/ls -la /
# Replace with shell
exec /bin/sh
```
### ps
**Purpose**: Process status
**Usage**: `ps [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show all processes
ps aux
# Show process tree
ps -ef
# Show specific process
ps -p 1234
# Show processes by user
ps -u username
```
### kill
**Purpose**: Send signals to processes
**Usage**: `kill [options...] <pid>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Kill process
kill 1234
# Force kill process
kill -9 1234
# Send signal
kill -TERM 1234
# Kill by name
pkill process_name
```
## System Information Commands
### uname
**Purpose**: System information
**Usage**: `uname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show system name
uname
# Show all information
uname -a
# Show kernel name
uname -s
# Show kernel version
uname -r
# Show machine type
uname -m
```
### hostname
**Purpose**: Hostname operations
**Usage**: `hostname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: hostname
#### Examples
```bash
# Show hostname
hostname
# Show FQDN
hostname -f
# Show short hostname
hostname -s
# Show domain name
hostname -d
```
### lscpu
**Purpose**: CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Show CPU information
lscpu
# Show in JSON format
lscpu -J
# Show in extended format
lscpu -e
# Show in parseable format
lscpu -p
```
### free
**Purpose**: Memory information
**Usage**: `free [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show memory usage
free
# Show in human readable format
free -h
# Show in bytes
free -b
# Show with total
free -t
# Show with wide format
free -w
```
## File Commands
### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# List files
ls
# List with details
ls -l
# List all files
ls -a
# List with human readable sizes
ls -lh
# List with recursive
ls -R
# List with sort by time
ls -lt
```
### find
**Purpose**: Find files
**Usage**: `find [path...] [expression]`
**Dependencies**: findutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Find files by name
find /path -name "*.txt"
# Find files by type
find /path -type f
# Find files by size
find /path -size +100M
# Find files by modification time
find /path -mtime -7
# Find files by permissions
find /path -perm 644
```
### stat
**Purpose**: File status
**Usage**: `stat [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show file status
stat file.txt
# Show in custom format
stat -c "%n %s %Y" file.txt
# Show filesystem status
stat -f /path
# Show with format
stat --format="%n: %s bytes" file.txt
```
## Storage Commands
### df
**Purpose**: Disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show disk usage
df -h
# Show specific filesystem
df -h /var/lib/bootc
# Show inode usage
df -i
# Show all filesystems
df -a
```
### du
**Purpose**: Directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show directory usage
du -h /var/lib/bootc
# Show total usage
du -sh /var/lib/bootc
# Show usage by subdirectory
du -h --max-depth=1 /var/lib/bootc
# Show usage of all files
du -ah /var/lib/bootc
```
### lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# List block devices
lsblk
# Show device tree
lsblk -f
# Show device sizes
lsblk -b
# Show device types
lsblk -d
```
## Network Commands
### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry operations
**Usage**: `curl [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: curl
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
curl -O https://example.com/file.tar
# Get HTTP headers
curl -I https://example.com
# POST data
curl -X POST -d "data" https://example.com
# With authentication
curl -u username:password https://example.com
# With custom headers
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer token" https://example.com
```
### wget
**Purpose**: HTTP client for downloading files
**Usage**: `wget [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: wget
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
wget https://example.com/file.tar
# Download with progress
wget --progress=bar https://example.com/file.tar
# Download recursively
wget -r https://example.com/
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://example.com
```
## Systemd Commands
### systemctl
**Purpose**: Systemd service management
**Usage**: `systemctl <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Examples
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status bootc-*
# Start service
systemctl start bootc-*
# Enable service
systemctl enable bootc-*
# Reload systemd configuration
systemctl daemon-reload
```
### journalctl
**Purpose**: Systemd journal viewing
**Usage**: `journalctl [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Examples
```bash
# Show all logs
journalctl
# Show logs for service
journalctl -u bootc-*
# Show recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Follow logs
journalctl -f
# Show logs since time
journalctl --since "1 hour ago"
# Show logs with priority
journalctl -p err
```
## Container Commands
### podman
**Purpose**: Container runtime
**Usage**: `podman <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: podman
#### Examples
```bash
# List containers
podman ps
# List images
podman images
# Pull image
podman pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Run container
podman run -it image:latest
# Build image
podman build -t myimage:latest .
# Inspect image
podman inspect image:latest
```
### docker
**Purpose**: Alternative container runtime
**Usage**: `docker <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: docker
#### Examples
```bash
# List containers
docker ps
# List images
docker images
# Pull image
docker pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Run container
docker run -it image:latest
# Build image
docker build -t myimage:latest .
```
## Bootloader Commands
### grub-mkconfig
**Purpose**: Generate GRUB configuration
**Usage**: `grub-mkconfig [options...]`
**Dependencies**: grub2
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate GRUB config
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
# Generate with specific output
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
# Generate with verbose output
grub-mkconfig -v -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
```
### grub-install
**Purpose**: Install GRUB bootloader
**Usage**: `grub-install [options...] <device>`
**Dependencies**: grub2
#### Examples
```bash
# Install GRUB
grub-install /dev/sda
# Install with specific directory
grub-install --boot-directory=/boot /dev/sda
# Install with verbose output
grub-install -v /dev/sda
```
### efibootmgr
**Purpose**: EFI boot manager
**Usage**: `efibootmgr [options...]`
**Dependencies**: efibootmgr
#### Examples
```bash
# List boot entries
efibootmgr
# Create boot entry
efibootmgr -c -d /dev/sda -p 1 -L "Bootc" -l /EFI/bootc/grubx64.efi
# Delete boot entry
efibootmgr -b 0000 -B
# Set boot order
efibootmgr -o 0000,0001,0002
```
## Archive Commands
### tar
**Purpose**: Archive operations
**Usage**: `tar [options...] <archive> [file...]`
**Dependencies**: tar
#### Examples
```bash
# Create archive
tar -cf archive.tar file1 file2
# Extract archive
tar -xf archive.tar
# List archive contents
tar -tf archive.tar
# Create compressed archive
tar -czf archive.tar.gz file1 file2
# Extract compressed archive
tar -xzf archive.tar.gz
```
### gzip
**Purpose**: Compression
**Usage**: `gzip [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: gzip
#### Examples
```bash
# Compress file
gzip file.txt
# Decompress file
gzip -d file.txt.gz
# Compress with custom level
gzip -9 file.txt
# Keep original file
gzip -k file.txt
```
## Monitoring Commands
### top
**Purpose**: Process monitoring
**Usage**: `top [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
top
# Show specific user
top -u username
# Show specific process
top -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
top -d 5
# Show with custom sort
top -o %CPU
```
### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process monitoring
**Usage**: `htop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: htop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
htop
# Show specific user
htop -u username
# Show specific process
htop -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
htop -d 5
```
### iotop
**Purpose**: I/O monitoring
**Usage**: `iotop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: iotop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show I/O usage
iotop
# Show only processes doing I/O
iotop -o
# Show with custom delay
iotop -d 5
# Show with custom refresh
iotop -n 10
```
## Security Commands
### openssl
**Purpose**: SSL/TLS operations
**Usage**: `openssl <command> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: openssl
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate private key
openssl genrsa -out key.pem 2048
# Generate certificate
openssl req -new -x509 -key key.pem -out cert.pem
# Verify certificate
openssl verify cert.pem
# Check certificate details
openssl x509 -in cert.pem -text -noout
# Generate hash
openssl dgst -sha256 file.txt
```
### gpg
**Purpose**: GPG operations
**Usage**: `gpg [options...]`
**Dependencies**: gnupg
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate key pair
gpg --gen-key
# List keys
gpg --list-keys
# Sign file
gpg --sign file.txt
# Verify signature
gpg --verify file.txt.asc
# Encrypt file
gpg --encrypt file.txt
```
## Development Commands
### make
**Purpose**: Build automation
**Usage**: `make [target...]`
**Dependencies**: make
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
make
# Clean build
make clean
# Install
make install
# Run tests
make test
# Update generated files
make update-generated
```
### cargo
**Purpose**: Rust package manager
**Usage**: `cargo <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: rust
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
cargo build
# Run project
cargo run
# Run tests
cargo test
# Check code
cargo check
# Update dependencies
cargo update
```
### git
**Purpose**: Version control
**Usage**: `git <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: git
#### Examples
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
# Check status
git status
# Add files
git add .
# Commit changes
git commit -m "message"
# Push changes
git push
```
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# bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and system state changes involved in executing commands in the host mount namespace.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Command Arguments │
│ │
│ • Parse command and arguments │
│ • Validate arguments │
│ • Check command availability │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Validate Prerequisites │
│ │
│ • Check if command is provided │
│ • Verify argument structure │
│ • Validate command syntax │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Access Host Mount Namespace │
│ │
│ • Open /proc/1/ns/mnt │
│ • Get host mount namespace file descriptor │
│ • Prepare for namespace switching │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Switch to Host Namespace │
│ │
│ • Use setns system call │
│ • Switch to host mount namespace │
│ • Update process mount view │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Prepare Execution Environment │
│ │
│ • Change to root directory │
│ • Handle supermin workaround │
│ • Set up execution context │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Command │
│ │
│ • Replace current process with target command │
│ • Execute command with arguments │
│ • Return execution result │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Detailed Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Command Parsing │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Split Arguments │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Argument Structure │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Command │ │ Arguments │ │ Validation │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ First Arg ││ │ │ Remaining ││ │ │ Check Args ││ │
│ │ │ (Command) ││ │ │ Arguments ││ │ │ Structure ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Namespace Access │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Open Host Namespace │
│ │
│ • Open /proc/1/ns/mnt file │
│ • Get file descriptor for host mount namespace │
│ • Prepare for setns operation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Namespace Switching │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ setns Operation │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ move_into_link_name_space │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Use rustix::thread::move_into_link_name_space │ │
│ │ • Specify Mount namespace type │ │
│ │ • Switch to host mount namespace │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Environment Setup │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Directory Operations │
│ │
│ • Change to root directory (chdir("/")) │
│ • Check for supermin workaround conditions │
│ • Handle chroot if necessary │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Supermin Workaround │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Check Conditions │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Normal Path │ │ Supermin Path │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ /usr exists ││ │ │ /usr doesn't exist ││ │
│ │ │ Continue ││ │ │ /root/usr exists ││ │
│ │ │ normally ││ │ │ chroot("/root") ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Command Execution │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Process Replacement │
│ │
│ • Create Command with target command and arguments │
│ • Set process name (arg0) │
│ • Execute command (exec) │
│ • Replace current process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Namespace Operations Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Namespace Operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Current Namespace │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Container/Isolated Namespace │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Limited filesystem view │ │
│ │ • Isolated mount points │ │
│ │ • Restricted access │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ setns Operation │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Open /proc/1/ns/mnt │ │
│ │ • Get file descriptor │ │
│ │ • Call setns system call │ │
│ │ • Switch to host namespace │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Host Namespace │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Full filesystem view │ │
│ │ • Host mount points │ │
│ │ • Complete access │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Argument │ │ Namespace │ │ Execution │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Missing Cmd │ │ • Access Denied │ │ • Command Not │ │
│ │ • Invalid Args │ │ • Namespace Not │ │ Found │ │
│ │ • Bad Syntax │ │ Available │ │ • Permission │ │
│ │ │ │ • setns Failed │ │ Denied │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Log error details │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## System State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initial State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Container/Isolated Environment │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Limited filesystem access │ │
│ │ • Isolated mount namespace │ │
│ │ • Restricted system view │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Execute Command │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Parse arguments │ │
│ │ • Access host namespace │ │
│ │ • Switch namespaces │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Final State │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Host mount namespace access │ │
│ │ • Full filesystem view │ │
│ │ • Command executed in host context │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Command Execution Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Command Execution │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Prepare Command │
│ │
│ • Create Command struct │
│ • Set command name │
│ • Set arguments │
│ • Set process name (arg0) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Command │
│ │
│ • Use exec() to replace current process │
│ • Execute command with arguments │
│ • Return execution result │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Process Replacement │
│ │
│ • Current process is replaced │
│ • Target command becomes new process │
│ • Execution continues in host namespace │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Helper Function Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Helper Functions │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ run_in_host_mountns │
│ │
│ • Create Command for host mount namespace execution │
│ • Set executable path │
│ • Add exec-in-host-mount-namespace argument │
│ • Return prepared Command │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ensure_self_unshared_mount_namespace │
│ │
│ • Check if already in mount namespace │
│ • Check if root user │
│ • Unshare mount namespace if needed │
│ • Re-exec with unshared namespace │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Use Case Flows
### 1. Container Operations
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Container Operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Container Environment │
│ │
│ • Limited filesystem view │
│ • Isolated mount namespace │
│ • Restricted access to host │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute in Host Namespace │
│ │
│ • Switch to host mount namespace │
│ • Access host filesystem │
│ • Perform host operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### 2. Installation Support
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Installation Support │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Installation Process │
│ │
│ • Running in container context │
│ • Need access to host filesystem │
│ • Perform installation operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Host Filesystem Access │
│ │
│ • Execute commands in host namespace │
│ • Access host filesystem │
│ • Complete installation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### 3. Debugging and Maintenance
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Debugging and Maintenance │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Debug Environment │
│ │
│ • Isolated debugging environment │
│ • Need access to host system │
│ • Perform debugging operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Host System Access │
│ │
│ • Execute debugging commands in host namespace │
│ │ • Check host filesystem │
│ │ • View host processes │
│ │ • Monitor host system │
│ • Complete debugging operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
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# bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace - Quick Reference
## Command Summary
| Command | Purpose | Usage |
|---------|---------|-------|
| `exec-in-host-mount-namespace` | Execute command in host mount namespace | `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace [ARGS]...` |
## Quick Commands
### Basic Operations
```bash
# Execute command in host mount namespace
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Execute with arguments
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Execute system command
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl status
```
### System Operations
```bash
# Check host filesystem
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace df -h
# View host processes
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ps aux
# Check host system status
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl status
```
### Installation Operations
```bash
# Create directories in host filesystem
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mkdir -p /var/lib/bootc
# Copy files to host filesystem
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace cp /source/file /host/destination/
# Set permissions
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace chmod 644 /host/file
```
## Common Options
| Option | Purpose | Example |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `--help` | Show help | `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace --help` |
| `--verbose` | Verbose output | `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace -v ls /` |
| `--quiet` | Quiet output | `bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace -q ls /` |
## Error Codes
| Code | Meaning | Solution |
|------|---------|----------|
| 1 | General error | Check logs for details |
| 2 | Missing command | Provide command to execute |
| 3 | Namespace access error | Check /proc/1/ns/mnt exists |
| 4 | setns error | Run as root |
| 5 | Command not found | Use full path to command |
## Common Issues
### Missing Command
```bash
# Error: Missing command
# Solution: Provide a command
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Or use a shell
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/bash
```
### Namespace Access Error
```bash
# Error: open pid1 mountns: No such file or directory
# Solution: Check if /proc/1/ns/mnt exists
ls -la /proc/1/ns/mnt
# Run as root
sudo bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
```
### setns Error
```bash
# Error: setns: Operation not permitted
# Solution: Run as root
sudo bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /
# Check capabilities
getcap /usr/bin/bootc
```
### Command Not Found
```bash
# Error: exec: command not found
# Solution: Use full path
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/ls /
# Check command availability
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace which ls
```
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Purpose | Default |
|----------|---------|---------|
| `RUST_LOG` | Log level | `info` |
| `BOOTC_DEBUG` | Debug mode | `false` |
| `BOOTC_CONFIG` | Config file | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
## Configuration Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| Main config | Bootc configuration | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
| Namespace info | Namespace information | `/proc/1/ns/mnt` |
| Process info | Process information | `/proc/self/ns/mnt` |
## Log Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| System logs | System messages | `/var/log/messages` |
| Journal logs | Systemd journal | `journalctl -u bootc-*` |
| Bootc logs | Bootc specific | `/var/log/bootc/` |
## Performance Tips
### Optimize Operations
```bash
# Check system load
uptime
# Check memory usage
free -h
# Check namespace overhead
time bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/true
time /bin/true
```
### Monitor System
```bash
# Check namespace availability
ls -la /proc/1/ns/mnt
# Check namespace differences
diff /proc/1/ns/mnt /proc/self/ns/mnt
# Check system performance
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace top -bn1 | head -20
```
## Security Considerations
### Root Privileges
- All exec-in-host-mount-namespace commands require root privileges
- Use `sudo` or switch to root user
- Check current user with `whoami`
### Namespace Access
- Command accesses host mount namespace through `/proc/1/ns/mnt`
- Requires appropriate privileges for namespace switching
- Uses `setns` system call for namespace switching
### Process Isolation
- Command executes in host mount namespace
- Current process is replaced with target command
- Provides access to host filesystem view
## Best Practices
### Regular Operations
- Use only when host mount namespace access is needed
- Check command availability before execution
- Implement proper error handling
- Monitor system performance
### Development
- Use in container environments
- Test commands before production use
- Document procedures
- Monitor system health
### Production
- Set up monitoring
- Configure alerts
- Regular testing
- Document procedures
## Troubleshooting Steps
1. **Check command availability**
```bash
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace which <command>
```
2. **Check namespace availability**
```bash
ls -la /proc/1/ns/mnt
```
3. **Check privileges**
```bash
whoami
sudo bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace <command>
```
4. **Check logs**
```bash
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago"
tail -f /var/log/bootc/main.log
```
5. **Test command execution**
```bash
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/true
```
## Quick Scripts
### Health Check
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/true && echo "System healthy"
```
### Namespace Test
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls / && echo "Namespace access OK"
```
### Command Test
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace which "$1" && echo "Command available"
```
### System Check
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace uname -a && echo "System check OK"
```
## Integration Examples
### Systemd Service
```bash
# Create service file
cat > /etc/systemd/system/bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace.service << EOF
[Unit]
Description=Bootc Exec in Host Mount Namespace Service
After=multi-user.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-script.sh
User=root
Group=root
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF
# Enable service
systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace.service
```
### Cron Job
```bash
# Add to crontab
echo "0 2 * * * /usr/local/bin/bootc-exec-in-host-mount-namespace-maintenance.sh" | crontab -
```
### Monitoring
```bash
# Check system health
if ! bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace /bin/true > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "WARNING: Exec-in-host-mount-namespace failed"
# Send alert
fi
```
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# bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace` is a hidden command that executes a given command in the host mount namespace. This is a critical low-level operation used internally by bootc for system operations that need to access the host's mount namespace from within a container or isolated environment.
## Purpose
The exec-in-host-mount-namespace command serves several critical functions:
1. **Namespace Isolation**: Execute commands in the host mount namespace from within containers
2. **System Operations**: Perform operations that require access to the host's filesystem view
3. **Installation Support**: Support installation operations that need host mount access
4. **Debugging**: Provide access to host mount namespace for debugging and maintenance
## Command Structure
```rust
/// Execute the given command in the host mount namespace
#[clap(hide = true)]
ExecInHostMountNamespace {
#[clap(trailing_var_arg = true, allow_hyphen_values = true)]
args: Vec<OsString>,
}
```
## Core Functionality
### Purpose
The command executes a specified command in the host mount namespace, allowing operations that need to access the host's filesystem view from within a container or isolated environment.
### Usage
```bash
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace [ARGS]...
```
### Implementation
```rust
#[context("Re-exec in host mountns")]
pub(crate) fn exec_in_host_mountns(args: &[std::ffi::OsString]) -> Result<()> {
let (cmd, args) = args
.split_first()
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("Missing command"))?;
tracing::trace!("{cmd:?} {args:?}");
// Open the host mount namespace
let pid1mountns = std::fs::File::open("/proc/1/ns/mnt").context("open pid1 mountns")?;
// Move into the host mount namespace
rustix::thread::move_into_link_name_space(
pid1mountns.as_fd(),
Some(rustix::thread::LinkNameSpaceType::Mount),
)
.context("setns")?;
// Change to root directory
rustix::process::chdir("/").context("chdir")?;
// Work around supermin doing chroot() and not pivot_root
if !Utf8Path::new("/usr").try_exists().context("/usr")?
&& Utf8Path::new("/root/usr")
.try_exists()
.context("/root/usr")?
{
tracing::debug!("Using supermin workaround");
rustix::process::chroot("/root").context("chroot")?;
}
// Execute the command
Err(Command::new(cmd).args(args).arg0(bootc_utils::NAME).exec()).context("exec")?
}
```
## Technical Details
### 1. Mount Namespace Operations
The command uses Linux mount namespace operations to switch to the host's mount namespace:
```rust
// Open the host mount namespace (PID 1)
let pid1mountns = std::fs::File::open("/proc/1/ns/mnt").context("open pid1 mountns")?;
// Move into the host mount namespace
rustix::thread::move_into_link_name_space(
pid1mountns.as_fd(),
Some(rustix::thread::LinkNameSpaceType::Mount),
)
.context("setns")?;
```
### 2. Directory Operations
After switching namespaces, the command ensures proper directory context:
```rust
// Change to root directory
rustix::process::chdir("/").context("chdir")?;
// Work around supermin doing chroot() and not pivot_root
if !Utf8Path::new("/usr").try_exists().context("/usr")?
&& Utf8Path::new("/root/usr")
.try_exists()
.context("/root/usr")?
{
tracing::debug!("Using supermin workaround");
rustix::process::chroot("/root").context("chroot")?;
}
```
### 3. Command Execution
The command executes the specified command with proper argument handling:
```rust
// Execute the command
Err(Command::new(cmd).args(args).arg0(bootc_utils::NAME).exec()).context("exec")?
```
## Command Routing
The command is routed through the main CLI dispatcher:
```rust
Opt::ExecInHostMountNamespace { args } => {
crate::install::exec_in_host_mountns(args.as_slice())
}
```
## Helper Functions
### 1. run_in_host_mountns
A helper function to create a command that will execute in the host mount namespace:
```rust
/// Run a command in the host mount namespace
pub(crate) fn run_in_host_mountns(cmd: &str) -> Result<Command> {
let mut c = Command::new(bootc_utils::reexec::executable_path()?);
c.lifecycle_bind()
.args(["exec-in-host-mount-namespace", cmd]);
Ok(c)
}
```
### 2. ensure_self_unshared_mount_namespace
A function to ensure the process is in an unshared mount namespace:
```rust
#[context("Ensuring mountns")]
pub(crate) fn ensure_self_unshared_mount_namespace() -> Result<()> {
let uid = rustix::process::getuid();
if !uid.is_root() {
tracing::debug!("Not root, assuming no need to unshare");
return Ok(());
}
let recurse_env = "_ostree_unshared";
let ns_pid1 = std::fs::read_link("/proc/1/ns/mnt").context("Reading /proc/1/ns/mnt")?;
let ns_self = std::fs::read_link("/proc/self/ns/mnt").context("Reading /proc/self/ns/mnt")?;
// If we already appear to be in a mount namespace, or we're already pid1, we're done
if ns_pid1 != ns_self {
tracing::debug!("Already in a mount namespace");
return Ok(());
}
if std::env::var_os(recurse_env).is_some() {
let am_pid1 = rustix::process::getpid().is_init();
if am_pid1 {
tracing::debug!("We are pid 1");
return Ok(());
} else {
anyhow::bail!("Failed to unshare mount namespace");
}
}
bootc_utils::reexec::reexec_with_guardenv(recurse_env, &["unshare", "-m", "--"])
}
```
## Use Cases
### 1. Container Operations
When running inside a container, this command allows access to the host's mount namespace:
```bash
# Execute a command in the host mount namespace
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ls /host/path
# Mount something in the host namespace
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
```
### 2. Installation Support
During installation operations, this command provides access to the host filesystem:
```bash
# Access host filesystem during installation
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace mkdir -p /host/var/lib/bootc
# Copy files to host filesystem
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace cp /source/file /host/destination/
```
### 3. Debugging and Maintenance
For debugging and maintenance operations that need host access:
```bash
# Check host filesystem
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace df -h
# View host processes
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace ps aux
# Check host system status
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace systemctl status
```
### 4. System Integration
For system integration operations that require host mount namespace access:
```bash
# Update host bootloader
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
# Update host initramfs
bootc exec-in-host-mount-namespace update-initramfs -u
```
## Technical Implementation
### 1. Namespace Switching
The command uses the `setns` system call to switch to the host mount namespace:
```rust
rustix::thread::move_into_link_name_space(
pid1mountns.as_fd(),
Some(rustix::thread::LinkNameSpaceType::Mount),
)
.context("setns")?;
```
### 2. Process Execution
The command uses `exec` to replace the current process with the target command:
```rust
Err(Command::new(cmd).args(args).arg0(bootc_utils::NAME).exec()).context("exec")?
```
### 3. Error Handling
Comprehensive error handling with context:
```rust
#[context("Re-exec in host mountns")]
pub(crate) fn exec_in_host_mountns(args: &[std::ffi::OsString]) -> Result<()> {
// Implementation with automatic error context
}
```
## Security Considerations
### 1. Privilege Requirements
The command requires appropriate privileges to access mount namespaces:
```rust
let uid = rustix::process::getuid();
if !uid.is_root() {
tracing::debug!("Not root, assuming no need to unshare");
return Ok(());
}
```
### 2. Namespace Access
The command accesses the host mount namespace through `/proc/1/ns/mnt`:
```rust
let pid1mountns = std::fs::File::open("/proc/1/ns/mnt").context("open pid1 mountns")?;
```
### 3. Process Isolation
The command executes in a different mount namespace, which provides isolation:
- **Mount Isolation**: Commands run in the host mount namespace
- **Process Replacement**: The current process is replaced with the target command
- **Namespace Switching**: Uses `setns` to switch mount namespaces
## Performance Characteristics
### 1. Execution Time
- **Fast**: Minimal overhead for namespace switching
- **Atomic**: Single atomic operation
- **Efficient**: Direct system call usage
### 2. Resource Usage
- **Low CPU**: Minimal CPU usage
- **Low Memory**: Minimal memory usage
- **Namespace Overhead**: Small overhead for namespace operations
### 3. System Impact
- **Namespace Switch**: Changes mount namespace
- **Process Replacement**: Replaces current process
- **Host Access**: Provides access to host filesystem
## Integration Points
### 1. Installation System
The command is used by the installation system for host operations:
```rust
// Used during installation
pub(crate) fn run_in_host_mountns(cmd: &str) -> Result<Command> {
let mut c = Command::new(bootc_utils::reexec::executable_path()?);
c.lifecycle_bind()
.args(["exec-in-host-mount-namespace", cmd]);
Ok(c)
}
```
### 2. Mount Namespace Management
The command integrates with mount namespace management:
```rust
// Ensure unshared mount namespace
ensure_self_unshared_mount_namespace()?;
```
### 3. Container Operations
The command supports container operations that need host access:
```rust
// Used in container contexts
if !external_source && std::env::var_os("BOOTC_SKIP_UNSHARE").is_none() {
super::cli::ensure_self_unshared_mount_namespace()?;
}
```
## Error Handling
### 1. Common Error Scenarios
#### Missing Command
```rust
let (cmd, args) = args
.split_first()
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("Missing command"))?;
```
#### Namespace Access Error
```rust
let pid1mountns = std::fs::File::open("/proc/1/ns/mnt").context("open pid1 mountns")?;
```
#### Namespace Switch Error
```rust
rustix::thread::move_into_link_name_space(
pid1mountns.as_fd(),
Some(rustix::thread::LinkNameSpaceType::Mount),
)
.context("setns")?;
```
### 2. Error Recovery
The command provides comprehensive error context:
```rust
#[context("Re-exec in host mountns")]
pub(crate) fn exec_in_host_mountns(args: &[std::ffi::OsString]) -> Result<()> {
// Implementation with automatic error context
}
```
## Testing and Validation
### 1. Unit Tests
```rust
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[test]
fn test_exec_in_host_mountns() {
// Test command execution
let args = vec!["ls".into(), "/".into()];
let result = exec_in_host_mountns(&args);
// Verify result
}
}
```
### 2. Integration Tests
```rust
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_exec_in_host_mountns_integration() {
// Test namespace switching
let test_env = TestEnvironment::new().await.unwrap();
// Test command execution in host namespace
let result = test_env.run_command("bootc", &["exec-in-host-mount-namespace", "ls", "/"]).await;
assert!(result.is_ok());
}
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
- **Internal Use**: This is an internal command, not for direct user use
- **Container Context**: Use within container environments
- **Host Access**: Use when host mount namespace access is needed
- **Debugging**: Use for debugging and maintenance operations
### 2. Security Considerations
- **Privilege Requirements**: Ensure appropriate privileges
- **Namespace Access**: Verify namespace access permissions
- **Command Validation**: Validate commands before execution
- **Error Handling**: Implement proper error handling
### 3. Performance Optimization
- **Minimal Overhead**: Use only when necessary
- **Efficient Execution**: Use direct system calls
- **Resource Management**: Manage resources appropriately
- **Error Recovery**: Implement proper error recovery
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Additional Namespace Support
Potential support for other namespaces:
```rust
pub(crate) enum NamespaceType {
Mount,
PID,
Network,
User,
IPC,
UTS,
Cgroup,
}
```
### 2. Enhanced Security
Enhanced security features:
```rust
pub(crate) struct SecurityOptions {
pub drop_capabilities: bool,
pub restrict_filesystem: bool,
pub sandbox_command: bool,
}
```
### 3. Monitoring and Logging
Enhanced monitoring and logging:
```rust
pub(crate) struct ExecutionOptions {
pub log_execution: bool,
pub monitor_resources: bool,
pub track_namespace_changes: bool,
}
```
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# bootc image - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc image` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and data structures involved in managing container images in the bootc storage system.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc image │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Command Arguments │
│ │
│ • Parse subcommand (list, copy-to-storage, etc.) │
│ • Parse command-specific options │
│ • Validate arguments │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Route to Subcommand │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Subcommand Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ List │ │ Copy-to-Storage│ │ Pull-from-Default│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ Storage │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ List Images ││ │ │ Copy Image ││ │ │ Pull Image ││ │
│ │ │ • Host ││ │ │ • Source ││ │ │ • From Host ││ │
│ │ │ • Logical ││ │ │ • Target ││ │ │ • To Bootc ││ │
│ │ │ • All ││ │ │ • Export ││ │ │ • Import ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Cmd Wrapper │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • List: podman image list │ │
│ │ • Build: podman image build │ │
│ │ • Pull: podman image pull │ │
│ │ • Push: podman image push │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Image operation completed successfully │
│ • Results displayed or returned │
│ • Storage updated if applicable │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Image Listing Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Image Listing Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine List Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ List Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ All │ │ Logical │ │ Host │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ List Both ││ │ │ List Only ││ │ │ List Only ││ │
│ │ │ • Host ││ │ │ Logical ││ │ │ Host ││ │
│ │ │ • Logical ││ │ │ Images ││ │ │ Images ││ │
│ │ │ Images ││ │ │ • Bound ││ │ │ • OSTree ││ │
│ │ │ Combined ││ │ │ Images ││ │ │ Repo ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check System Status │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ System Booted? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Get Storage ││ │ │ Use Root Filesystem ││ │
│ │ │ • OSTree ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Repo ││ │ │ • Query Bound Images ││ │
│ │ │ • Images ││ │ │ • List Logical Images ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Query Images │
│ │
│ • Query OSTree repository for host images │
│ • Query bound images for logical images │
│ • Combine results based on list type │
│ • Format results according to output format │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Format Output │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Output Format? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Table │ │ JSON │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Format as ││ │ │ Format as JSON ││ │
│ │ │ Table ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Headers ││ │ │ • Pretty Print ││ │
│ │ │ • Rows ││ │ │ • Structured Data ││ │
│ │ │ • Columns ││ │ │ • Machine Readable ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Image Copying Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Image Copying Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Source and Target │
│ │
│ • Source: Use provided source or current booted image │
│ • Target: Use provided target or default (localhost/bootc) │
│ • Validate source and target formats │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Source Image │
│ │
│ • Check if source image exists in bootc storage │
│ • Verify image integrity │
│ • Get image metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Target Storage │
│ │
│ • Verify target storage is available │
│ • Check if target already exists │
│ • Prepare target storage if needed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Copy Image │
│ │
│ • Use podman to copy image │
│ • Tag image with target name │
│ • Verify copy operation success │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Copy │
│ │
│ • Check if target image exists │
│ • Verify image integrity │
│ • Update metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Image successfully copied │
│ • Target image available in containers-storage │
│ • Image ready for use with podman │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Image Pulling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Image Pulling Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Validate Source Image │
│ │
│ • Check if source image exists in default storage │
│ • Verify image format and integrity │
│ • Get image metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Prepare Bootc Storage │
│ │
│ • Ensure bootc storage is initialized │
│ • Create storage directories if needed │
│ • Set up storage configuration │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Copy from Host Storage │
│ │
│ • Use podman to copy from default storage │
│ • Set up storage roots and bindings │
│ • Copy image to bootc storage │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Import │
│ │
│ • Check if image exists in bootc storage │
│ │ • Verify image integrity │
│ │ • Update metadata │
│ │ • Register with OSTree if needed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Image successfully imported │
│ • Image available in bootc storage │
│ • Image ready for deployment │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Podman Command Wrapper Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Podman Command Wrapper │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Command │
│ │
│ • Determine podman subcommand (list, build, pull, push) │
│ • Parse command arguments │
│ • Validate command syntax │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Prepare Podman Command │
│ │
│ • Create podman command instance │
│ • Set up storage roots and bindings │
│ • Configure command arguments │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Command │
│ │
│ • Run podman command with bootc storage │
│ • Capture output and error streams │
│ • Monitor command execution │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Handle Results │
│ │
│ • Check command exit status │
│ • Process output if needed │
│ • Handle errors appropriately │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Return Results │
│ │
│ • Return success or failure status │
│ • Pass through output to user │
│ • Update storage metadata if needed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Storage Management Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Storage Management │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Storage Status │
│ │
│ • Verify bootc storage is initialized │
│ • Check storage configuration │
│ • Validate storage permissions │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initialize Storage if Needed │
│ │
│ • Create storage directories │
│ • Set up storage configuration │
│ • Initialize storage metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Perform Storage Operations │
│ │
│ • List images in storage │
│ • Check image existence │
│ • Pull/push images as needed │
│ • Update storage metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Cleanup and Maintenance │
│ │
│ • Clean up temporary files │
│ • Update storage statistics │
│ • Perform garbage collection if needed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Image │ │ Storage │ │ Podman │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Image not │ │ • Storage not │ │ • Command │ │
│ │ found │ │ available │ │ failed │ │
│ │ • Invalid │ │ • Permission │ │ • Invalid │ │
│ │ format │ │ denied │ │ arguments │ │
│ │ • Corrupted │ │ • Full storage │ │ • Network │ │
│ │ image │ │ • Configuration │ │ error │ │
│ │ │ │ error │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Clean up any partial state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Storage States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initial State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Uninitialized Storage │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • No storage directories │ │
│ │ • No configuration │ │
│ │ • No images available │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Initialize Storage │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Create storage directories │ │
│ │ • Set up configuration │ │
│ │ • Initialize metadata │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Initialized Storage │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Storage directories exist │ │
│ │ • Configuration available │ │
│ │ • Ready for operations │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Image Operations │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • List images │ │
│ │ • Copy images │ │
│ │ • Pull images │ │
│ │ • Manage storage │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Active Storage with Images │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Images stored and available │ │
│ │ • Operations working │ │
│ │ • Metadata up to date │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
This flowchart provides a comprehensive visual representation of the bootc image process, showing all decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in managing container images in the bootc storage system.

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# bootc image - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc image` is a command for managing container images in the bootc storage system. It provides operations for listing, copying, and managing container images that are distinct from the standard `podman` image storage. The command operates on bootc's own container storage and provides integration with the broader container ecosystem.
## Purpose
The image command serves several critical functions:
1. **Image Listing**: List images stored in bootc storage
2. **Image Copying**: Copy images between storage systems
3. **Storage Management**: Manage bootc's container storage
4. **Podman Integration**: Provide wrapper commands for podman operations
5. **Image Discovery**: Discover and manage host and logical images
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc image <COMMAND> [OPTIONS...]
```
### Available Commands
| Command | Description | Purpose |
|---------|-------------|---------|
| `list` | List fetched images stored in bootc storage | Display available images |
| `copy-to-storage` | Copy image from bootc storage to containers-storage | Export images |
| `pull-from-default-storage` | Copy image from default containers-storage to bootc storage | Import images |
| `cmd` | Wrapper for selected podman image subcommands | Podman integration |
## Architecture Overview
### 1. Image Command Structure
```rust
pub(crate) enum ImageOpts {
List {
list_type: ImageListType,
list_format: ImageListFormat,
},
CopyToStorage {
source: Option<String>,
target: Option<String>,
},
PullFromDefaultStorage {
image: String,
},
Cmd(ImageCmdOpts),
}
```
### 2. Image List Types
```rust
pub(crate) enum ImageListType {
All, // List all images
Logical, // List only logically bound images
Host, // List only host images
}
```
### 3. Image List Formats
```rust
pub(crate) enum ImageListFormat {
Table, // Human readable table format
Json, // JSON format
}
```
## Image Listing
### 1. List Command
```bash
# List all images
bootc image list
# List with specific type
bootc image list --type=host
# List in JSON format
bootc image list --format=json
```
### 2. Image Types
#### Host Images
- **Source**: Images stored in OSTree repository
- **Location**: `/sysroot/ostree/repo`
- **Purpose**: Images used by bootc deployments
- **Management**: Managed by bootc upgrade/switch
#### Logical Images
- **Source**: Images referenced by deployments
- **Location**: Bound image references
- **Purpose**: Images that can be deployed
- **Management**: Referenced but not necessarily stored locally
### 3. List Implementation
```rust
pub(crate) async fn list_images(list_type: ImageListType) -> Result<Vec<ImageOutput>> {
let rootfs = cap_std::fs::Dir::open_ambient_dir("/", cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
let sysroot = if ostree_booted()? {
Some(crate::cli::get_storage().await?)
} else {
None
};
Ok(match (list_type, sysroot) {
(ImageListType::All, None) => list_logical_images(&rootfs)?,
(ImageListType::All, Some(sysroot)) => list_host_images(&sysroot)?
.into_iter()
.chain(list_logical_images(&rootfs)?)
.collect(),
(ImageListType::Logical, _) => list_logical_images(&rootfs)?,
(ImageListType::Host, None) => {
bail!("Listing host images requires a booted bootc system")
}
(ImageListType::Host, Some(sysroot)) => list_host_images(&sysroot)?,
})
}
```
## Image Copying
### 1. Copy to Storage
```bash
# Copy current booted image to containers-storage
bootc image copy-to-storage
# Copy specific image to containers-storage
bootc image copy-to-storage --source=quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Copy to specific target
bootc image copy-to-storage --target=localhost/myimage:latest
```
**Purpose**: Export images from bootc storage to standard container storage
**Use Cases**:
- Making images available to podman
- Sharing images with other tools
- Backup and migration
### 2. Pull from Default Storage
```bash
# Pull image from default containers-storage
bootc image pull-from-default-storage quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
**Purpose**: Import images from standard container storage to bootc storage
**Use Cases**:
- Importing images built with podman
- Migrating images from other systems
- Testing with locally built images
### 3. Copy Implementation
```rust
pub(crate) async fn push_entrypoint(
source: Option<&str>,
target: Option<&str>,
) -> Result<()> {
let sysroot = get_storage().await?;
let imgstore = sysroot.get_ensure_imgstore()?;
let source = source.unwrap_or_else(|| {
// Get current booted image
get_current_booted_image(&sysroot)
});
let target = target.unwrap_or(IMAGE_DEFAULT);
// Copy image from bootc storage to containers-storage
imgstore.copy_to_containers_storage(&source, &target).await?;
Ok(())
}
```
## Podman Integration
### 1. Command Wrapper
```bash
# List images using podman
bootc image cmd list
# Build image using podman
bootc image cmd build -t myimage:latest .
# Pull image using podman
bootc image cmd pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Push image using podman
bootc image cmd push myimage:latest
```
### 2. Supported Commands
| Command | Description | Podman Equivalent |
|---------|-------------|-------------------|
| `list` | List images | `podman image list` |
| `build` | Build image | `podman image build` |
| `pull` | Pull image | `podman image pull` |
| `push` | Push image | `podman image push` |
### 3. Command Implementation
```rust
pub(crate) async fn imgcmd_entrypoint(
imgstore: &CStorage,
cmd: &str,
args: &[OsString],
) -> Result<()> {
let mut cmd = imgstore.new_image_cmd()?;
cmd.arg(cmd);
cmd.args(args);
let status = cmd.status()?;
if !status.success() {
std::process::exit(status.code().unwrap_or(1));
}
Ok(())
}
```
## Storage Management
### 1. Bootc Storage
**Location**: `/var/lib/bootc/containers/`
**Purpose**: Bootc's dedicated container storage
**Features**:
- Isolated from system podman storage
- Optimized for bootc operations
- Integrated with OSTree
### 2. Storage Operations
#### List Images
```rust
pub(crate) async fn list_images(&self) -> Result<Vec<ImageListEntry>> {
let mut cmd = self.new_image_cmd()?;
cmd.args(["list", "--format=json"]);
cmd.stdin(Stdio::null());
let mut stdout = tempfile::tempfile()?;
cmd.stdout(stdout.try_clone()?);
let status = cmd.status()?;
if !status.success() {
// Handle error
}
// Parse JSON output
stdout.rewind()?;
let images: Vec<ImageListEntry> = serde_json::from_reader(stdout)?;
Ok(images)
}
```
#### Check Image Exists
```rust
pub(crate) async fn exists(&self, image: &str) -> Result<bool> {
let mut cmd = AsyncCommand::from(self.new_image_cmd()?);
cmd.args(["exists", image]);
Ok(cmd.status().await?.success())
}
```
#### Pull Image
```rust
pub(crate) async fn pull(&self, image: &str, mode: PullMode) -> Result<bool> {
match mode {
PullMode::IfNotExists => {
if self.exists(image).await? {
return Ok(false);
}
}
PullMode::Always => {}
};
let mut cmd = self.new_image_cmd()?;
cmd.args(["pull", image]);
let status = cmd.status()?;
Ok(status.success())
}
```
## Image Types and Sources
### 1. Host Images
**Definition**: Images stored in the OSTree repository
**Location**: `/sysroot/ostree/repo`
**Management**: Managed by bootc operations
**Use Cases**: Deployed images, system images
```rust
fn list_host_images(sysroot: &crate::store::Storage) -> Result<Vec<ImageOutput>> {
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let repo = ostree.repo();
let images = ostree_ext::container::store::list_images(&repo)?;
Ok(images
.into_iter()
.map(|img| ImageOutput {
image_type: ImageListTypeColumn::Host,
image: img,
})
.collect())
}
```
### 2. Logical Images
**Definition**: Images referenced by deployments but not necessarily stored
**Location**: Bound image references
**Management**: Referenced by deployment configurations
**Use Cases**: Available for deployment, referenced images
```rust
fn list_logical_images(rootfs: &Dir) -> Result<Vec<ImageOutput>> {
let bound_images = query_bound_images(rootfs)?;
Ok(bound_images
.into_iter()
.map(|img| ImageOutput {
image_type: ImageListTypeColumn::Logical,
image: img.image,
})
.collect())
}
```
## Image Operations
### 1. Image Copying Process
```rust
pub(crate) async fn copy_to_containers_storage(
&self,
source: &str,
target: &str,
) -> Result<()> {
// 1. Verify source image exists
if !self.exists(source).await? {
bail!("Source image not found: {}", source);
}
// 2. Create target storage if needed
self.ensure_storage_exists()?;
// 3. Copy image using podman
let mut cmd = self.new_image_cmd()?;
cmd.args(["tag", source, target]);
let status = cmd.status()?;
if !status.success() {
bail!("Failed to copy image: {}", source);
}
Ok(())
}
```
### 2. Image Pulling Process
```rust
pub(crate) async fn pull_from_host_storage(&self, image: &str) -> Result<()> {
let mut cmd = Command::new("podman");
cmd.stdin(Stdio::null());
cmd.stdout(Stdio::null());
// Set up storage roots
let temp_runroot = TempDir::new(cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
bind_storage_roots(&mut cmd, &self.storage_root, &temp_runroot)?;
// Copy from host storage to bootc storage
let storage_dest = &format!(
"containers-storage:[overlay@{}+/proc/self/fd/{}]",
STORAGE_ALIAS_DIR, STORAGE_RUN_FD
);
cmd.args(["tag", image, storage_dest]);
let status = cmd.status()?;
if !status.success() {
bail!("Failed to pull image from host storage: {}", image);
}
Ok(())
}
```
## Error Handling
### 1. Common Errors
#### Image Not Found
```bash
Error: Source image not found: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
**Solution**: Verify image exists in bootc storage
```bash
bootc image list
```
#### Storage Not Available
```bash
Error: Bootc storage not available
```
**Solution**: Check storage initialization
```bash
bootc status
```
#### Permission Denied
```bash
Error: Permission denied
```
**Solution**: Run with appropriate privileges
```bash
sudo bootc image list
```
### 2. Error Recovery
#### Storage Corruption
```bash
# Reinitialize storage
bootc image cmd prune -a
# Rebuild storage
bootc image cmd build --no-cache
```
#### Image Corruption
```bash
# Remove corrupted image
bootc image cmd rmi corrupted-image
# Re-pull image
bootc image cmd pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
## Integration Patterns
### 1. Development Workflow
```bash
# Build image with podman
bootc image cmd build -t myimage:latest .
# Copy to bootc storage
bootc image copy-to-storage --source=myimage:latest
# Deploy image
bootc switch myimage:latest
```
### 2. Production Workflow
```bash
# Pull production image
bootc image cmd pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Copy to bootc storage
bootc image copy-to-storage --source=quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Deploy image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
### 3. Backup and Migration
```bash
# List all images
bootc image list --format=json > images.json
# Copy images to standard storage
bootc image copy-to-storage --source=image1
bootc image copy-to-storage --source=image2
# Export with podman
podman save -o backup.tar localhost/bootc
```
## Performance Considerations
### 1. Storage Efficiency
**Image Deduplication**: Bootc storage uses OSTree for efficient storage
**Layer Sharing**: Common layers are shared between images
**Compression**: Images are compressed for storage efficiency
### 2. Operation Performance
**Parallel Operations**: Multiple operations can run in parallel
**Caching**: Frequently accessed images are cached
**Lazy Loading**: Images are loaded on demand
### 3. Storage Management
**Cleanup**: Regular cleanup of unused images
**Garbage Collection**: Automatic garbage collection of unused layers
**Space Monitoring**: Monitor storage usage
## Security Considerations
### 1. Image Verification
**Signature Verification**: Images are verified using container signatures
**Integrity Checks**: Image integrity is verified during operations
**Access Control**: Proper access control for storage operations
### 2. Storage Isolation
**Separate Storage**: Bootc storage is isolated from system storage
**Permission Management**: Proper permissions for storage access
**Audit Logging**: Operations are logged for audit purposes
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
#### Images Not Listed
```bash
# Check storage status
bootc status
# Verify storage initialization
ls -la /var/lib/bootc/containers/
```
#### Copy Operations Fail
```bash
# Check source image
bootc image list
# Check target storage
podman images
```
#### Podman Commands Fail
```bash
# Check podman installation
podman --version
# Check storage configuration
podman info
```
### 2. Debug Commands
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc image list
# Check storage details
bootc image cmd list --format=json
# Verify image integrity
bootc image cmd inspect image-name
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Image Management
- **Regular Cleanup**: Clean up unused images regularly
- **Image Tagging**: Use meaningful tags for images
- **Version Control**: Keep track of image versions
- **Backup Strategy**: Implement backup strategy for important images
### 2. Storage Management
- **Monitor Usage**: Monitor storage usage regularly
- **Optimize Storage**: Use efficient storage configurations
- **Cleanup Policies**: Implement cleanup policies
- **Backup Storage**: Backup storage configurations
### 3. Integration
- **Automation**: Automate image operations where possible
- **Monitoring**: Monitor image operations
- **Documentation**: Document image management procedures
- **Testing**: Test image operations regularly
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- **Image Signing**: Enhanced image signing capabilities
- **Image Encryption**: Image encryption support
- **Advanced Filtering**: More advanced image filtering
- **Bulk Operations**: Bulk image operations
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **Registry Integration**: Better registry integration
- **CI/CD Integration**: Enhanced CI/CD integration
- **Monitoring Integration**: Better monitoring integration
- **API Support**: REST API for image operations
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# bootc External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands used by bootc during the installation process. These commands are executed by bootc to perform various system operations that cannot be handled internally.
## Required Commands
### 1. ostree - OSTree Repository Management
**Purpose**: Manages OSTree repositories for atomic updates and deployments
**Package**: `ostree`
**Key Commands Used**:
```bash
# Initialize OSTree filesystem
ostree admin init-fs --modern .
# Configure repository settings
ostree config --repo ostree/repo set sysroot.bootloader none
ostree config --repo ostree/repo set sysroot.bootprefix true
ostree config --repo ostree/repo set sysroot.readonly true
# Parse commit information
ostree --repo=/ostree/repo rev-parse --single
# Read commit metadata
ostree read-commit <commit-hash>
```
**Configuration Files**:
- Repository config: `ostree/repo/config`
- Deployment config: `ostree/deploy/*/var/lib/ostree/config`
**Error Handling**:
- Repository corruption detection
- Commit validation
- Configuration validation
### 2. bootupd - Bootloader Management
**Purpose**: Manages bootloader installation and configuration
**Package**: `bootupd`
**Key Commands Used**:
```bash
# Install bootloader
bootupctl install
# Generate bootloader configuration
bootupctl generate
# Check bootloader status
bootupctl status
# Update bootloader
bootupctl update
```
**Configuration Files**:
- Bootloader state: `/boot/bootupd-state.json`
- GRUB config: `/boot/grub2/grub.cfg`
- EFI config: `/boot/efi/EFI/*/grub.cfg`
**Architecture Support**:
- x86_64: GRUB2
- aarch64: GRUB2
- s390x: zipl (via separate implementation)
### 3. podman - Container Runtime
**Purpose**: Container runtime for running bootc installation
**Package**: `podman`
**Required Flags**:
```bash
podman run --rm --privileged --pid=host \
-v /var/lib/containers:/var/lib/containers \
-v /dev:/dev \
--security-opt label=type:unconfined_t \
<image> bootc install to-disk /dev/target
```
**Container Environment Variables**:
- `CONTAINER_ENGINE=podman`
- `CONTAINER_IMAGE_ID=<image-id>`
- `CONTAINER_IMAGE=<image-name>`
- `CONTAINER_ROOTLESS=<0|1>`
### 4. Filesystem Management Commands
#### fstrim - Filesystem Optimization
**Purpose**: Trim filesystem to optimize performance
**Package**: `util-linux`
**Command Used**:
```bash
fstrim --quiet-unsupported -v /target
```
**Options**:
- `--quiet-unsupported`: Suppress errors for unsupported filesystems
- `-v`: Verbose output
#### mount/umount - Filesystem Mounting
**Purpose**: Mount and unmount filesystems
**Package**: `util-linux`
**Commands Used**:
```bash
# Mount filesystem
mount /dev/target /mnt
# Remount read-only
mount -o remount,ro /target
# Unmount filesystem
umount -R /target
```
#### fsfreeze - Filesystem Freeze/Thaw
**Purpose**: Freeze and thaw filesystems for consistency
**Package**: `util-linux`
**Commands Used**:
```bash
# Freeze filesystem
fsfreeze -f /target
# Thaw filesystem
fsfreeze -u /target
```
## Optional Commands
### 1. cryptsetup - LUKS Encryption
**Purpose**: Handle LUKS encrypted devices
**Package**: `cryptsetup`
**Commands Used**:
```bash
# Close LUKS device
cryptsetup close <device-name>
# Open LUKS device
cryptsetup open <device> <name>
# Create LUKS device
cryptsetup luksFormat <device>
```
**Integration**:
- TPM2-LUKS support via systemd-cryptenroll
- LUKS device detection and management
- Encryption key handling
### 2. grub2-mkconfig - GRUB Configuration
**Purpose**: Generate GRUB configuration files
**Package**: `grub2-tools`
**Commands Used**:
```bash
# Generate GRUB configuration
grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
# Generate EFI configuration
grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/efi/EFI/*/grub.cfg
```
**Configuration Files**:
- GRUB config: `/etc/default/grub`
- GRUB scripts: `/etc/grub.d/*`
- Generated config: `/boot/grub2/grub.cfg`
### 3. dracut - Initramfs Generation
**Purpose**: Generate initramfs for boot
**Package**: `dracut`
**Commands Used**:
```bash
# Generate initramfs
dracut --force /boot/initramfs-<version>.img <version>
# Regenerate with specific modules
dracut --add-drivers <modules> --force
```
**Integration**:
- Initramfs generation during container build
- Module detection and inclusion
- Boot-time filesystem setup
### 4. Filesystem Creation Commands
#### mkfs.* - Filesystem Creation
**Purpose**: Create various filesystem types
**Package**: `util-linux`, `e2fsprogs`, `xfsprogs`, `btrfs-progs`
**Commands Used**:
```bash
# Create XFS filesystem
mkfs.xfs /dev/target
# Create ext4 filesystem
mkfs.ext4 /dev/target
# Create Btrfs filesystem
mkfs.btrfs /dev/target
```
**Configuration**:
- Filesystem type determined by install config
- Default type: XFS
- Configurable via `/usr/lib/bootc/install/*.toml`
## Command Execution Patterns
### 1. Task Execution
```rust
// From install.rs - Task execution pattern
Task::new("Operation description", "command")
.args(["arg1", "arg2"])
.cwd(target_directory)?
.run()?;
```
### 2. Command with Capture
```rust
// From install.rs - Command with stderr capture
Command::new("command")
.args(["arg1", "arg2"])
.cwd_dir(target_directory)
.run_capture_stderr()?;
```
### 3. Async Command Execution
```rust
// From install.rs - Async command execution
let result = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || {
Command::new("command")
.args(["arg1", "arg2"])
.run()
}).await??;
```
## Error Handling
### 1. Command Not Found
**Detection**: Process exit code 127
**Handling**: Check package installation
**Recovery**: Install required package
### 2. Permission Denied
**Detection**: Process exit code 13
**Handling**: Check user privileges
**Recovery**: Run with appropriate privileges
### 3. Resource Exhaustion
**Detection**: Process exit code 28
**Handling**: Check disk space, memory
**Recovery**: Free up resources
### 4. Filesystem Errors
**Detection**: Process exit code 1
**Handling**: Check filesystem state
**Recovery**: Repair filesystem if possible
## Security Considerations
### 1. Command Injection Prevention
- All commands use structured arguments
- No shell interpretation
- Input validation and sanitization
### 2. Privilege Escalation
- Commands run with minimal required privileges
- SELinux context preservation
- Capability dropping where possible
### 3. Resource Limits
- Disk space validation before operations
- Memory usage monitoring
- File descriptor limits
## Performance Optimization
### 1. Parallel Execution
- Independent commands run in parallel
- I/O operations optimized
- Resource usage balanced
### 2. Caching
- OSTree repository caching
- Container image layer caching
- Configuration caching
### 3. Resource Management
- Temporary file cleanup
- Memory usage optimization
- Disk I/O optimization
## Debugging Commands
### 1. System Information
```bash
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check bootloader status
bootupctl status
# Check filesystem usage
df -h
# Check mounted filesystems
mount | grep -E "(ostree|boot)"
```
### 2. Container Information
```bash
# List container images
podman images
# Check container storage
podman system df
# Inspect container image
podman inspect <image>
```
### 3. Boot Information
```bash
# Check kernel command line
cat /proc/cmdline
# Check bootloader entries
ls /boot/loader/entries/
# Check EFI variables
efibootmgr -v
```
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
**OSTree Repository Corruption**:
```bash
# Repair repository
ostree admin init-fs --modern .
```
**Bootloader Installation Failure**:
```bash
# Reinstall bootloader
bootupctl install --force
```
**Filesystem Mount Issues**:
```bash
# Check mount options
mount | grep <device>
# Remount with correct options
mount -o remount,<options> <device>
```
### 2. Log Analysis
**Systemd Journal**:
```bash
# Check bootc logs
journalctl -u bootc*
# Check installation logs
journalctl -f | grep bootc
```
**OSTree Logs**:
```bash
# Check OSTree operations
journalctl -u ostree*
# Check repository operations
ostree log <commit>
```
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# bootc Installation Process Flowchart
## High-Level Installation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc Installation Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Phase 1: Preparation │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 1.1 Container Environment Detection │
│ ├─ Check podman runtime │
│ ├─ Validate container execution info │
│ └─ Verify privileged access │
│ │
│ 1.2 Privilege and Namespace Validation │
│ ├─ Require --pid=host flag │
│ ├─ Validate host user namespace │
│ └─ Check root privileges │
│ │
│ 1.3 SELinux State Management │
│ ├─ Detect SELinux policy in container │
│ ├─ Check host SELinux state │
│ └─ Re-execute if needed for proper labeling │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Phase 2: Filesystem Setup │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 2.1 OSTree Repository Initialization │
│ ├─ Check for existing ostree/repo │
│ ├─ Run: ostree admin init-fs --modern . │
│ ├─ Configure repository settings │
│ └─ Set up stateroot │
│ │
│ 2.2 Container Image Deployment │
│ ├─ Prepare container image for pull │
│ ├─ Check disk space requirements │
│ ├─ Pull image into OSTree repository │
│ ├─ Deploy container to target filesystem │
│ └─ Set up deployment metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Phase 3: Bootloader Setup │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 3.1 Bootupd Integration │
│ ├─ Detect target architecture │
│ ├─ Configure bootloader type │
│ └─ Install via bootupd │
│ │
│ 3.2 Architecture-Specific Bootloaders │
│ ├─ x86_64/aarch64: GRUB2 via bootupd │
│ ├─ s390x: zipl │
│ └─ Other: Platform-specific │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Phase 4: Kernel Configuration │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 4.1 Kernel Argument Processing │
│ ├─ Extract kargs from OSTree root │
│ ├─ Merge install config kargs │
│ ├─ Apply container image kargs.d │
│ └─ Add CLI-specified kargs │
│ │
│ 4.2 Initramfs Integration │
│ ├─ Locate kernel: /usr/lib/modules/$kver/vmlinuz │
│ ├─ Locate initramfs: /usr/lib/modules/$kver/initramfs.img │
│ └─ Configure bootloader entries │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Phase 5: Finalization │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 5.1 Filesystem Optimization │
│ ├─ Run: fstrim --quiet-unsupported -v /target │
│ ├─ Run: mount -o remount,ro /target │
│ └─ Run: fsfreeze -f /target && fsfreeze -u /target │
│ │
│ 5.2 Cleanup and Validation │
│ ├─ Close file descriptors │
│ ├─ Unmount target filesystem │
│ ├─ Close LUKS devices (if any) │
│ └─ Validate installation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Installation Complete │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Detailed Installation Modes
### 1. to-disk Installation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc install to-disk │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. Validate Target Device │
│ ├─ Check if device is block device or file │
│ ├─ Handle loopback device if --via-loopback │
│ └─ Validate device permissions │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2. Create Filesystem │
│ ├─ Determine filesystem type from config │
│ ├─ Run: mkfs.$fstype /dev/target │
│ └─ Set up partition table if needed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 3. Mount and Deploy │
│ ├─ Mount: /dev/target /mnt │
│ ├─ Run: bootc install to-filesystem /mnt │
│ └─ Configure kernel arguments │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 4. Finalize │
│ ├─ Unmount: umount -R /mnt │
│ ├─ Close LUKS devices │
│ └─ Close loopback devices │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### 2. to-filesystem Installation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc install to-filesystem │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. Validate Target Filesystem │
│ ├─ Check if target is directory │
│ ├─ Verify it's a mountpoint │
│ ├─ Detect if already OSTree system │
│ └─ Handle alongside installation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2. Clean Target (if needed) │
│ ├─ Wipe mode: Remove all contents │
│ ├─ Alongside mode: Clean boot directories │
│ └─ Default: Require empty root directory │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 3. Deploy Container Image │
│ ├─ Initialize OSTree repository │
│ ├─ Pull container image │
│ ├─ Deploy to target filesystem │
│ └─ Configure bootloader │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 4. Finalize │
│ ├─ Run: bootc install finalize │
│ ├─ Optimize filesystem │
│ └─ Validate installation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### 3. to-existing-root Installation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc install to-existing-root │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. Mount Host Root │
│ ├─ Mount: /:/target (if not already mounted) │
│ ├─ Detect existing OSTree system │
│ └─ Find physical root in /sysroot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2. Clean Boot Directories │
│ ├─ Remove existing bootloader configuration │
│ ├─ Clean /boot directory │
│ └─ Clean /boot/efi directory (if exists) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 3. Deploy Alongside │
│ ├─ Initialize OSTree repository │
│ ├─ Deploy container image │
│ ├─ Configure bootloader │
│ └─ Set up cleanup service │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 4. Setup Cleanup │
│ ├─ Create bootc-destructive-cleanup.service │
│ ├─ Configure for first boot cleanup │
│ └─ Preserve existing data in /sysroot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. Validation Errors │
│ ├─ Container environment issues │
│ ├─ Privilege/permission errors │
│ └─ SELinux policy conflicts │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2. Resource Errors │
│ ├─ Insufficient disk space │
│ ├─ Memory allocation failures │
│ └─ File descriptor limits │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 3. Deployment Errors │
│ ├─ Container image pull failures │
│ ├─ OSTree repository issues │
│ └─ Bootloader installation failures │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 4. Recovery Actions │
│ ├─ Rollback OSTree deployment │
│ ├─ Restore bootloader configuration │
│ └─ Clean up partial installation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## External Command Dependencies
### Required Commands
- `ostree` - OSTree repository management
- `bootupd` - Bootloader management
- `podman` - Container runtime
- `fstrim` - Filesystem optimization
- `mount`/`umount` - Filesystem mounting
- `fsfreeze` - Filesystem freeze/thaw
### Optional Commands
- `cryptsetup` - LUKS encryption
- `grub2-mkconfig` - GRUB configuration
- `dracut` - Initramfs generation
- `mkfs.*` - Filesystem creation
This flowchart provides a comprehensive view of the bootc installation process, showing the sequential phases, decision points, and error handling paths.

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# bootc Installation Source Code Analysis
## Overview
This document provides a detailed analysis of the bootc installation process based on the source code examination. The analysis covers the key components, data structures, and execution flow of the installation system.
## Core Data Structures
### 1. State Management
```rust
// From install.rs:373-390
pub(crate) struct State {
pub(crate) source: SourceInfo,
pub(crate) selinux_state: SELinuxFinalState,
pub(crate) config_opts: InstallConfigOpts,
pub(crate) target_imgref: ostree_container::OstreeImageReference,
pub(crate) prepareroot_config: HashMap<String, String>,
pub(crate) install_config: Option<config::InstallConfiguration>,
pub(crate) root_ssh_authorized_keys: Option<String>,
pub(crate) host_is_container: bool,
pub(crate) container_root: Dir,
pub(crate) tempdir: TempDir,
}
```
**Key Components**:
- `source`: Container image information and metadata
- `selinux_state`: SELinux configuration state
- `target_imgref`: Target image reference for updates
- `prepareroot_config`: OSTree prepareroot configuration
- `install_config`: Installation-specific configuration
### 2. Source Information
```rust
// From install.rs:360-370
pub(crate) struct SourceInfo {
pub(crate) imageref: ostree_container::ImageReference,
pub(crate) digest: Option<String>,
pub(crate) selinux: bool,
pub(crate) in_host_mountns: bool,
}
```
**Purpose**: Encapsulates information about the source container image
**Key Fields**:
- `imageref`: Container image reference
- `digest`: Image digest for verification
- `selinux`: SELinux policy presence
- `in_host_mountns`: Host mount namespace access
### 3. Root Setup
```rust
// From install.rs:928-942
pub(crate) struct RootSetup {
#[cfg(feature = "install-to-disk")]
luks_device: Option<String>,
device_info: bootc_blockdev::PartitionTable,
physical_root_path: Utf8PathBuf,
physical_root: Dir,
rootfs_uuid: Option<String>,
skip_finalize: bool,
boot: Option<MountSpec>,
kargs: Vec<String>,
}
```
**Purpose**: Manages target filesystem setup and configuration
**Key Fields**:
- `device_info`: Partition table information
- `physical_root`: Target filesystem directory
- `rootfs_uuid`: Root filesystem UUID
- `boot`: Boot filesystem mount specification
- `kargs`: Kernel arguments
## Installation Flow Analysis
### 1. Preparation Phase
#### Container Environment Detection
```rust
// From install.rs:520-538
pub(crate) fn from_container(
root: &Dir,
container_info: &ContainerExecutionInfo,
) -> Result<Self> {
if !container_info.engine.starts_with("podman") {
anyhow::bail!("Currently this command only supports being executed via podman");
}
if container_info.imageid.is_empty() {
anyhow::bail!("Invalid empty imageid");
}
let imageref = ostree_container::ImageReference {
transport: ostree_container::Transport::ContainerStorage,
name: container_info.image.clone(),
};
let digest = crate::podman::imageid_to_digest(&container_info.imageid)?;
Self::new(imageref, Some(digest), root, true)
}
```
**Key Operations**:
1. Validate podman runtime
2. Extract image reference from container environment
3. Resolve image digest
4. Detect SELinux policy presence
#### Privilege Validation
```rust
// From install.rs:1061-1082
fn require_host_pidns() -> Result<()> {
if rustix::process::getpid().is_init() {
anyhow::bail!("This command must be run with the podman --pid=host flag")
}
tracing::trace!("OK: we're not pid 1");
Ok(())
}
fn require_host_userns() -> Result<()> {
let proc1 = "/proc/1";
let pid1_uid = Path::new(proc1)
.metadata()
.with_context(|| format!("Querying {proc1}"))?
.uid();
ensure!(pid1_uid == 0, "{proc1} is owned by {pid1_uid}, not zero; this command must be run in the root user namespace");
tracing::trace!("OK: we're in a matching user namespace with pid1");
Ok(())
}
```
**Validation Steps**:
1. Check process ID (not PID 1)
2. Verify host user namespace access
3. Validate root privileges
### 2. OSTree Initialization
#### Repository Setup
```rust
// From install.rs:591-694
async fn initialize_ostree_root(state: &State, root_setup: &RootSetup) -> Result<(Storage, bool)> {
let sepolicy = state.load_policy()?;
let sepolicy = sepolicy.as_ref();
let rootfs_dir = &root_setup.physical_root;
let cancellable = gio::Cancellable::NONE;
let stateroot = state.stateroot();
let has_ostree = rootfs_dir.try_exists("ostree/repo")?;
if !has_ostree {
Task::new("Initializing ostree layout", "ostree")
.args(["admin", "init-fs", "--modern", "."])
.cwd(rootfs_dir)?
.run()?;
} else {
println!("Reusing extant ostree layout");
let path = ".".into();
let _ = crate::utils::open_dir_remount_rw(rootfs_dir, path)
.context("remounting target as read-write")?;
crate::utils::remove_immutability(rootfs_dir, path)?;
}
// ... repository configuration
}
```
**Key Operations**:
1. Check for existing OSTree repository
2. Initialize repository if needed
3. Configure repository settings
4. Set up stateroot
5. Configure SELinux labeling
#### Repository Configuration
```rust
// From install.rs:624-629
for (k, v) in DEFAULT_REPO_CONFIG.iter() {
Command::new("ostree")
.args(["config", "--repo", "ostree/repo", "set", k, v])
.cwd_dir(rootfs_dir.try_clone()?)
.run_capture_stderr()?;
}
```
**Default Configuration**:
- `sysroot.bootloader=none`
- `sysroot.bootprefix=true`
- `sysroot.readonly=true`
### 3. Container Image Deployment
#### Image Pulling
```rust
// From install.rs:755-769
let pulled_image = match prepare_for_pull(repo, &spec_imgref, Some(&state.target_imgref))
.await?
{
PreparedPullResult::AlreadyPresent(existing) => existing,
PreparedPullResult::Ready(image_meta) => {
check_disk_space(root_setup.physical_root.as_fd(), &image_meta, &spec_imgref)?;
pull_from_prepared(&spec_imgref, false, ProgressWriter::default(), *image_meta).await?
}
};
```
**Process**:
1. Prepare image for pulling
2. Check disk space requirements
3. Pull image into OSTree repository
4. Handle already present images
#### Deployment
```rust
// From install.rs:826-836
let mut options = ostree_container::deploy::DeployOpts::default();
options.kargs = Some(kargs.as_slice());
options.target_imgref = Some(&state.target_imgref);
options.proxy_cfg = proxy_cfg;
options.skip_completion = true;
options.no_clean = has_ostree;
let imgstate = crate::utils::async_task_with_spinner(
"Deploying container image",
ostree_container::deploy::deploy(&sysroot, stateroot, &src_imageref, Some(options)),
)
.await?;
```
**Deployment Options**:
- Kernel arguments configuration
- Target image reference
- Proxy configuration
- Completion skipping
- Cleanup control
### 4. Bootloader Installation
#### Bootupd Integration
```rust
// From install.rs:1337-1343
crate::bootloader::install_via_bootupd(
&rootfs.device_info,
&rootfs.physical_root_path,
&state.config_opts,
&deployment_path.as_str(),
)?;
```
**Architecture Support**:
- x86_64/aarch64: GRUB2 via bootupd
- s390x: zipl implementation
- Other: Platform-specific
### 5. Kernel Argument Processing
#### Argument Collection
```rust
// From install.rs:773-825
let kargsd = crate::bootc_kargs::get_kargs_from_ostree_root(
&sysroot.repo(),
merged_ostree_root.downcast_ref().unwrap(),
std::env::consts::ARCH,
)?;
let kargsd = kargsd.iter().map(|s| s.as_str());
let install_config_kargs = state
.install_config
.as_ref()
.and_then(|c| c.kargs.as_ref())
.into_iter()
.flatten()
.map(|s| s.as_str());
let kargs = root_setup
.kargs
.iter()
.map(|v| v.as_str())
.chain(install_config_kargs)
.chain(kargsd)
.chain(state.config_opts.karg.iter().flatten().map(|v| v.as_str()))
.collect::<Vec<_>>();
```
**Argument Sources (Priority Order)**:
1. Root filesystem kargs
2. Install configuration kargs
3. Container image kargs.d files
4. CLI-specified kargs
### 6. Filesystem Finalization
#### Optimization Process
```rust
// From install.rs:1033-1058
pub(crate) fn finalize_filesystem(
fsname: &str,
root: &Dir,
path: impl AsRef<Utf8Path>,
) -> Result<()> {
let path = path.as_ref();
// fstrim ensures the underlying block device knows about unused space
Task::new(format!("Trimming {fsname}"), "fstrim")
.args(["--quiet-unsupported", "-v", path.as_str()])
.cwd(root)?
.run()?;
// Remounting readonly will flush outstanding writes
Task::new(format!("Finalizing filesystem {fsname}"), "mount")
.cwd(root)?
.args(["-o", "remount,ro", path.as_str()])
.run()?;
// Finally, freezing (and thawing) the filesystem will flush the journal
for a in ["-f", "-u"] {
Command::new("fsfreeze")
.cwd_dir(root.try_clone()?)
.args([a, path.as_str()])
.run_capture_stderr()?;
}
Ok(())
}
```
**Finalization Steps**:
1. Trim filesystem (fstrim)
2. Remount read-only
3. Freeze and thaw filesystem
4. Flush journal
## Error Handling Patterns
### 1. Contextual Error Handling
```rust
// From install.rs:393-404
#[context("Loading SELinux policy")]
pub(crate) fn load_policy(&self) -> Result<Option<ostree::SePolicy>> {
if !self.selinux_state.enabled() {
return Ok(None);
}
let r = lsm::new_sepolicy_at(&self.container_root)?
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("SELinux enabled, but no policy found in root"))?;
tracing::debug!("Loaded SELinux policy: {}", r.csum().unwrap());
Ok(Some(r))
}
```
### 2. Resource Validation
```rust
// From install.rs:696-715
fn check_disk_space(
repo_fd: impl AsFd,
image_meta: &PreparedImportMeta,
imgref: &ImageReference,
) -> Result<()> {
let stat = rustix::fs::fstatvfs(repo_fd)?;
let bytes_avail: u64 = stat.f_bsize * stat.f_bavail;
if image_meta.bytes_to_fetch > bytes_avail {
anyhow::bail!(
"Insufficient free space for {image} (available: {bytes_avail} required: {bytes_to_fetch})",
bytes_avail = ostree_ext::glib::format_size(bytes_avail),
bytes_to_fetch = ostree_ext::glib::format_size(image_meta.bytes_to_fetch),
image = imgref.image,
);
}
Ok(())
}
```
### 3. Graceful Degradation
```rust
// From install.rs:1001-1029
pub(crate) fn reexecute_self_for_selinux_if_needed(
srcdata: &SourceInfo,
override_disable_selinux: bool,
) -> Result<SELinuxFinalState> {
if srcdata.selinux {
let host_selinux = crate::lsm::selinux_enabled()?;
let r = if override_disable_selinux {
println!("notice: Target has SELinux enabled, overriding to disable");
SELinuxFinalState::ForceTargetDisabled
} else if host_selinux {
setup_sys_mount("selinuxfs", SELINUXFS)?;
let g = crate::lsm::selinux_ensure_install_or_setenforce()?;
SELinuxFinalState::Enabled(g)
} else {
SELinuxFinalState::HostDisabled
};
Ok(r)
} else {
Ok(SELinuxFinalState::Disabled)
}
}
```
## Performance Optimizations
### 1. Async Operations
```rust
// From install.rs:1538-1543
let rootfs = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || {
baseline::install_create_rootfs(&state, block_opts)
})
.await??;
```
### 2. Parallel Processing
- Container image pulling
- Filesystem operations
- Bootloader installation
### 3. Resource Management
- Temporary directory cleanup
- File descriptor management
- Memory usage optimization
## Security Considerations
### 1. SELinux Integration
- Policy detection and loading
- Context preservation
- Labeling operations
### 2. Privilege Management
- Minimal privilege requirements
- Capability dropping
- Namespace isolation
### 3. Input Validation
- Command argument validation
- Path sanitization
- Resource limit enforcement
## Testing and Validation
### 1. Unit Tests
```rust
// From install.rs:2064-2153
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[test]
fn install_opts_serializable() {
let c: InstallToDiskOpts = serde_json::from_value(serde_json::json!({
"device": "/dev/vda"
}))
.unwrap();
assert_eq!(c.block_opts.device, "/dev/vda");
}
}
```
### 2. Integration Tests
- End-to-end installation testing
- Error condition testing
- Performance testing
### 3. Validation Steps
- Container image integrity
- Filesystem compatibility
- Bootloader support
- Kernel compatibility
This analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the bootc installation process from a source code perspective, covering the key components, execution flow, and implementation details.

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# bootc Technical Installation Guide
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive technical explanation of how bootc installs container images as bootable operating systems. bootc bridges the gap between OCI/Docker container images and bootable host systems by providing installation mechanisms that create traditional Linux boot environments from container images.
## Architecture Overview
bootc operates in two distinct modes:
1. **Container Mode**: When run inside a container (during build), behaves like any other container
2. **Host Mode**: When installed to a physical/virtual machine, becomes the bootable OS
The installation process transforms a container image into a bootable system with:
- Bootloader configuration
- Kernel and initramfs setup
- Root filesystem deployment
- OSTree repository initialization
## Installation Commands
### Primary Installation Commands
1. **`bootc install to-disk`** - Direct installation to a block device
2. **`bootc install to-filesystem`** - Installation to an existing mounted filesystem
3. **`bootc install to-existing-root`** - Convert existing Linux system to bootc
4. **`bootc install finalize`** - Post-installation finalization
### Command Structure
```bash
bootc install [COMMAND] [OPTIONS] [TARGET]
```
## Technical Installation Process
### Phase 1: Preparation and Validation
#### 1.1 Container Environment Detection
```rust
// From install.rs:519-538
pub(crate) fn from_container(
root: &Dir,
container_info: &ContainerExecutionInfo,
) -> Result<Self> {
if !container_info.engine.starts_with("podman") {
anyhow::bail!("Currently this command only supports being executed via podman");
}
// ... validation logic
}
```
**External Commands Required:**
- `podman` - Container runtime (required)
- `ostree` - OSTree repository management
- `bootupd` - Bootloader management
#### 1.2 Privilege and Namespace Validation
```rust
// From install.rs:1061-1082
fn require_host_pidns() -> Result<()> {
if rustix::process::getpid().is_init() {
anyhow::bail!("This command must be run with the podman --pid=host flag")
}
Ok(())
}
```
**Required Container Flags:**
- `--privileged` - Full host access
- `--pid=host` - Host process namespace
- `--security-opt label=type:unconfined_t` - SELinux bypass
#### 1.3 SELinux State Management
```rust
// From install.rs:1001-1029
pub(crate) fn reexecute_self_for_selinux_if_needed(
srcdata: &SourceInfo,
override_disable_selinux: bool,
) -> Result<SELinuxFinalState> {
// SELinux policy detection and re-execution logic
}
```
### Phase 2: Filesystem Setup
#### 2.1 OSTree Repository Initialization
```rust
// From install.rs:591-694
async fn initialize_ostree_root(state: &State, root_setup: &RootSetup) -> Result<(Storage, bool)> {
let has_ostree = rootfs_dir.try_exists("ostree/repo")?;
if !has_ostree {
Task::new("Initializing ostree layout", "ostree")
.args(["admin", "init-fs", "--modern", "."])
.cwd(rootfs_dir)?
.run()?;
}
// ... repository configuration
}
```
**External Commands:**
- `ostree admin init-fs --modern` - Initialize OSTree filesystem
- `ostree config set` - Configure repository settings
#### 2.2 Container Image Deployment
```rust
// From install.rs:718-892
async fn install_container(
state: &State,
root_setup: &RootSetup,
sysroot: &ostree::Sysroot,
has_ostree: bool,
) -> Result<(ostree::Deployment, InstallAleph)> {
// Pull container image into OSTree repository
let pulled_image = match prepare_for_pull(repo, &spec_imgref, Some(&state.target_imgref)).await? {
PreparedPullResult::AlreadyPresent(existing) => existing,
PreparedPullResult::Ready(image_meta) => {
check_disk_space(root_setup.physical_root.as_fd(), &image_meta, &spec_imgref)?;
pull_from_prepared(&spec_imgref, false, ProgressWriter::default(), *image_meta).await?
}
};
// ... deployment logic
}
```
### Phase 3: Bootloader Installation
#### 3.1 Bootupd Integration
```rust
// From install.rs:1337-1343
crate::bootloader::install_via_bootupd(
&rootfs.device_info,
&rootfs.physical_root_path,
&state.config_opts,
&deployment_path.as_str(),
)?;
```
**External Commands:**
- `bootupctl install` - Install bootloader
- `bootupctl generate` - Generate bootloader configuration
#### 3.2 Architecture-Specific Bootloaders
- **x86_64/aarch64**: GRUB2 via bootupd
- **s390x**: zipl (IBM Z)
- **Other**: Platform-specific implementations
### Phase 4: Kernel and Initramfs Setup
#### 4.1 Kernel Argument Processing
```rust
// From install.rs:773-825
let kargsd = crate::bootc_kargs::get_kargs_from_ostree_root(
&sysroot.repo(),
merged_ostree_root.downcast_ref().unwrap(),
std::env::consts::ARCH,
)?;
```
**Kernel Arguments Sources (in order):**
1. Root filesystem kargs
2. Install configuration kargs
3. Container image kargs.d files
4. CLI-specified kargs
#### 4.2 Initramfs Integration
- Kernel location: `/usr/lib/modules/$kver/vmlinuz`
- Initramfs location: `/usr/lib/modules/$kver/initramfs.img`
- Generated by dracut during container build
### Phase 5: Filesystem Finalization
#### 5.1 Filesystem Optimization
```rust
// From install.rs:1033-1058
pub(crate) fn finalize_filesystem(
fsname: &str,
root: &Dir,
path: impl AsRef<Utf8Path>,
) -> Result<()> {
// fstrim - optimize filesystem
Task::new(format!("Trimming {fsname}"), "fstrim")
.args(["--quiet-unsupported", "-v", path.as_str()])
.cwd(root)?
.run()?;
// Remount read-only
Task::new(format!("Finalizing filesystem {fsname}"), "mount")
.cwd(root)?
.args(["-o", "remount,ro", path.as_str()])
.run()?;
// Freeze/thaw for journal flush
for a in ["-f", "-u"] {
Command::new("fsfreeze")
.cwd_dir(root.try_clone()?)
.args([a, path.as_str()])
.run_capture_stderr()?;
}
}
```
**External Commands:**
- `fstrim` - Trim filesystem for optimization
- `mount -o remount,ro` - Remount read-only
- `fsfreeze` - Freeze/thaw for journal flush
## Installation Modes
### 1. to-disk Installation
**Process Flow:**
1. Create filesystem on target device
2. Mount target device
3. Deploy container image to mounted filesystem
4. Install bootloader
5. Unmount and finalize
**External Commands:**
```bash
mkfs.$filesystem_type /dev/target
mount /dev/target /mnt
bootc install to-filesystem --karg=root=UUID=<uuid> /mnt
umount /mnt
```
### 2. to-filesystem Installation
**Process Flow:**
1. Validate target filesystem
2. Initialize OSTree repository
3. Deploy container image
4. Configure bootloader
5. Finalize filesystem
**Use Cases:**
- Integration with external installers (Anaconda)
- Custom partitioning schemes
- Cloud image generation
### 3. to-existing-root Installation
**Process Flow:**
1. Mount host root filesystem
2. Clean boot directories
3. Deploy alongside existing system
4. Configure bootloader
5. Set up cleanup service
**Special Considerations:**
- Preserves existing data in `/sysroot`
- Requires `--acknowledge-destructive` flag
- Sets up cleanup service for first boot
## External Dependencies
### Required System Commands
| Command | Purpose | Package |
|---------|---------|---------|
| `ostree` | OSTree repository management | ostree |
| `bootupd` | Bootloader management | bootupd |
| `podman` | Container runtime | podman |
| `fstrim` | Filesystem optimization | util-linux |
| `mount` | Filesystem mounting | util-linux |
| `umount` | Filesystem unmounting | util-linux |
| `fsfreeze` | Filesystem freeze/thaw | util-linux |
### Optional Commands
| Command | Purpose | Package |
|---------|---------|---------|
| `cryptsetup` | LUKS encryption | cryptsetup |
| `grub2-mkconfig` | GRUB configuration | grub2-tools |
| `dracut` | Initramfs generation | dracut |
## Configuration Files
### 1. Install Configuration
Location: `/usr/lib/bootc/install/*.toml`
```toml
[install.filesystem.root]
type = "xfs"
[install.filesystem.boot]
type = "ext4"
```
### 2. Kernel Arguments
Location: `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/*.toml`
```toml
[kargs]
append = ["console=ttyS0", "quiet"]
prepend = ["rd.luks.uuid=12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc"]
```
### 3. OSTree Configuration
Location: `ostree/repo/config`
```ini
[core]
repo_version=1
mode=bare
[sysroot]
bootloader=none
bootprefix=true
readonly=true
```
## Security Considerations
### 1. SELinux Integration
- Automatic policy detection
- Re-execution for proper labeling
- Target system SELinux configuration
### 2. Container Security
- Requires privileged container execution
- Host mount namespace access
- Device access for installation
### 3. Filesystem Security
- Atomic operations where possible
- Proper file permissions
- SELinux labeling
## Error Handling and Recovery
### 1. Disk Space Validation
```rust
// From install.rs:696-715
fn check_disk_space(
repo_fd: impl AsFd,
image_meta: &PreparedImportMeta,
imgref: &ImageReference,
) -> Result<()> {
let stat = rustix::fs::fstatvfs(repo_fd)?;
let bytes_avail: u64 = stat.f_bsize * stat.f_bavail;
if image_meta.bytes_to_fetch > bytes_avail {
anyhow::bail!(
"Insufficient free space for {image} (available: {bytes_avail} required: {bytes_to_fetch})",
// ... error details
);
}
}
```
### 2. Rollback Capability
- OSTree provides atomic rollback
- Bootloader configuration backup
- Deployment state tracking
### 3. Validation Steps
- Container image integrity
- Filesystem compatibility
- Bootloader support
- Kernel compatibility
## Performance Considerations
### 1. Parallel Operations
- Container image pulling
- Filesystem operations
- Bootloader installation
### 2. Disk I/O Optimization
- OSTree repository configuration
- Filesystem trimming
- Write optimization
### 3. Memory Usage
- Container image caching
- OSTree repository management
- Temporary file handling
## Debugging and Troubleshooting
### 1. Logging
- Structured logging with tracing
- Journal integration
- Progress reporting
### 2. Common Issues
- Insufficient disk space
- SELinux policy conflicts
- Bootloader installation failures
- Container image access issues
### 3. Debug Commands
```bash
# Check OSTree repository
ostree admin status
# Verify bootloader
bootupctl status
# Check container image
podman images
# Validate filesystem
lsblk -f
```
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- Dynamic ConfigMap injection
- Enhanced rollback mechanisms
- Multi-architecture support
- Cloud integration improvements
### 2. API Evolution
- Stable CLI interface
- REST API for management
- Configuration management
- Monitoring integration
---
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# Installation
## Base Images
Many users will be more interested in base (container) images for Debian.
## Debian
Currently, the Debian bootc project is focused on providing bootc support for Debian-based systems.
For pre-built base images, any Debian derivative can be converted to use bootc. However, since bootc is not yet available as a Debian package, you'll need to compile it from source.
### Prerequisites
- Debian 14 (Forky) or later
- Systemd as the init system
- Root access for installation
- Development tools and dependencies for compiling bootc
### Installation Steps
1. **Install build dependencies:**
```bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential git pkg-config libostree-dev libglib2.0-dev libgpgme-dev libseccomp-dev
```
2. **Install runtime dependencies:**
```bash
sudo apt install -y ostree podman
```
3. **Clone and build bootc:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
cd bootc
make
sudo make install
```
4. **Verify installation:**
```bash
bootc --version
```
### Converting Existing Debian Systems
Converting an existing Debian system to use bootc requires careful planning:
1. **Backup your system** - This is a major change to how your OS updates work
2. **Prepare a bootc-compatible base image** - This should be based on your current Debian installation
3. **Test the conversion process** - Use a virtual machine or test system first
4. **Execute the conversion** - Follow the bootc conversion guide for Debian
### Debian-Specific Considerations
- **Source Compilation**: Since bootc is not packaged for Debian yet, you'll need to compile from source
- **Package Management**: bootc works alongside `apt` for application packages while managing the base OS through container images
- **Configuration**: System configuration follows Debian conventions with `/etc` for machine-local settings
- **Services**: systemd services work normally, with bootc managing the base OS layer
- **Updates**: OS updates are handled through bootc, while application updates continue to use `apt`
- **Development Status**: This is experimental software - use with caution in production environments
## Other Distributions
bootc itself is not tied to Debian derivatives; this issue tracks the main blocker for other distributions. However, Debian provides a solid foundation for bootc implementation due to its:
- Mature package management system
- Strong systemd integration
- Extensive hardware support
- Long-term support releases
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# bootc internals - Architecture and Implementation
## Overview
This document provides a deep dive into the architecture and implementation details of the `bootc internals` system, covering the Rust code structure, design patterns, and integration points.
## Architecture Overview
The bootc internals system is built on a modular architecture that provides internal-only operations for system maintenance, debugging, and integration. The system is designed to be:
- **Hidden**: Commands are not visible in regular help output
- **Internal**: Intended for system administrators and developers
- **Modular**: Each command is self-contained with clear responsibilities
- **Integrated**: Seamlessly integrates with existing bootc infrastructure
## Core Components
### 1. Command Structure
The internals system is built around the `InternalsOpts` enum, which defines all available internal commands:
```rust
#[derive(Debug, clap::Subcommand, PartialEq, Eq)]
pub(crate) enum InternalsOpts {
SystemdGenerator {
normal_dir: Utf8PathBuf,
early_dir: Option<Utf8PathBuf>,
late_dir: Option<Utf8PathBuf>,
},
FixupEtcFstab,
PrintJsonSchema {
#[clap(long)]
of: SchemaType,
},
#[clap(subcommand)]
Fsverity(FsverityOpts),
Fsck,
Cleanup,
Relabel {
#[clap(long)]
as_path: Option<Utf8PathBuf>,
path: Utf8PathBuf,
},
OstreeExt { args: Vec<OsString> },
Cfs { args: Vec<OsString> },
OstreeContainer { args: Vec<OsString> },
TestComposefs,
LoopbackCleanupHelper { device: String },
AllocateCleanupLoopback { file_path: Utf8PathBuf },
BootcInstallCompletion { sysroot: Utf8PathBuf, stateroot: String },
Reboot,
#[cfg(feature = "rhsm")]
PublishRhsmFacts,
#[cfg(feature = "docgen")]
DumpCliJson,
DirDiff {
pristine_etc: Utf8PathBuf,
current_etc: Utf8PathBuf,
new_etc: Utf8PathBuf,
perform_merge: bool,
},
}
```
### 2. Command Routing
Commands are routed through the main CLI dispatcher in `cli.rs`:
```rust
match opt {
Opt::Internals(opts) => match opts {
InternalsOpts::SystemdGenerator { normal_dir, early_dir, late_dir } => {
let unit_dir = &Dir::open_ambient_dir(normal_dir, cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
crate::generator::generator(root, unit_dir)
}
InternalsOpts::Fsck => {
let sysroot = &get_storage().await?;
crate::fsck::fsck(&sysroot, std::io::stdout().lock()).await?;
Ok(())
}
// ... other commands
}
}
```
## Module Architecture
### 1. Generator Module (`generator.rs`)
**Purpose**: Systemd integration and unit generation
**Key Functions**:
- `fstab_generator_impl()` - Generate fstab editor service
- `generate_fstab_editor()` - Create systemd unit file
- `generator()` - Main generator entry point
**Implementation**:
```rust
pub(crate) fn fstab_generator_impl(root: &Dir, unit_dir: &Dir) -> Result<bool> {
// Check if system is ostree-booted
if !is_ostree_booted_in(root)? {
return Ok(false);
}
// Check /etc/fstab for anaconda stamp
if let Some(fd) = root.open_optional("etc/fstab")? {
let mut from_anaconda = false;
for line in fd.lines() {
let line = line?;
if line.contains(BOOTC_EDITED_STAMP) {
return Ok(false); // Already processed
}
if line.contains(FSTAB_ANACONDA_STAMP) {
from_anaconda = true;
}
}
if from_anaconda {
generate_fstab_editor(unit_dir)?;
return Ok(true);
}
}
Ok(false)
}
```
**Dependencies**:
- `ostree_ext::container_utils::is_ostree_booted_in`
- `cap_std::fs::Dir`
- `rustix::fs::StatVfsMountFlags`
### 2. Filesystem Check Module (`fsck.rs`)
**Purpose**: System consistency checking
**Key Functions**:
- `fsck()` - Main consistency check entry point
- `fsck_ok()` - Return success result
- `fsck_err()` - Return error result
**Implementation**:
```rust
pub async fn fsck(sysroot: &Storage, mut out: impl Write) -> Result<()> {
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let repo = ostree.repo();
// Run all registered fsck checks
for check in FSCK_CHECKS {
match check(sysroot).await {
Ok(Ok(())) => writeln!(out, "✓ {}", check.name())?,
Ok(Err(e)) => writeln!(out, "✗ {}: {}", check.name(), e)?,
Err(e) => writeln!(out, "✗ {}: {}", check.name(), e)?,
}
}
Ok(())
}
```
**Dependencies**:
- `linkme::distributed_slice` - For check registration
- `ostree_ext::composefs` - For composefs operations
- `ostree_ext::ostree` - For OSTree operations
### 3. Composefs Control Module (`cfsctl.rs`)
**Purpose**: Composefs repository management
**Key Functions**:
- `run_from_iter()` - Parse and execute cfsctl commands
- `App::parse()` - Parse command line arguments
- `Command` enum - Define available commands
**Implementation**:
```rust
pub async fn run_from_iter<I>(args: I) -> Result<()>
where
I: IntoIterator<Item = impl AsRef<OsStr>>,
{
let app = App::parse_from(args);
let repo = if app.user {
Repository::open_user()?
} else if app.system {
Repository::open_system()?
} else if let Some(repo_path) = app.repo {
Repository::open(repo_path)?
} else {
Repository::open_default()?
};
match app.cmd {
Command::Oci(oci_cmd) => match oci_cmd {
OciCommand::ImportLayer { sha256, name } => {
// Import layer implementation
}
OciCommand::LsLayer { name } => {
// List layer implementation
}
// ... other OCI commands
}
Command::CreateFs { name, output } => {
// Create filesystem implementation
}
Command::WriteBoot { name, output } => {
// Write boot entries implementation
}
}
}
```
**Dependencies**:
- `composefs::repository::Repository`
- `composefs::fsverity::FsVerityHashValue`
- `composefs_boot::write_boot`
### 4. Deploy Module (`deploy.rs`)
**Purpose**: Deployment operations and cleanup
**Key Functions**:
- `fixup_etc_fstab()` - Fix /etc/fstab for composefs
- `cleanup()` - Perform system cleanup
- `switch_origin_inplace()` - In-place origin switching
**Implementation**:
```rust
pub(crate) fn fixup_etc_fstab(root: &Dir) -> Result<()> {
let fstab_path = root.open("etc/fstab")?;
let mut fstab_content = String::new();
fstab_path.read_to_string(&mut fstab_content)?;
let mut lines = fstab_content.lines().collect::<Vec<_>>();
let mut modified = false;
for line in lines.iter_mut() {
if line.contains("ro") && !line.contains("ro,") {
*line = line.replace("ro", "ro,");
modified = true;
}
}
if modified {
let mut fstab_file = root.create("etc/fstab")?;
for line in lines {
writeln!(fstab_file, "{}", line)?;
}
writeln!(fstab_file, "# {}", BOOTC_EDITED_STAMP)?;
}
Ok(())
}
```
**Dependencies**:
- `cap_std::fs::Dir`
- `std::io::Write`
- `ostree_ext::ostree`
### 5. Block Device Module (`blockdev.rs`)
**Purpose**: Loopback device management
**Key Functions**:
- `LoopbackDevice::new()` - Create loopback device
- `run_loopback_cleanup_helper()` - Cleanup helper
- `run_allocate_cleanup_loopback()` - Test allocation
**Implementation**:
```rust
pub struct LoopbackDevice {
device: String,
file: PathBuf,
}
impl LoopbackDevice {
pub fn new(file_path: &Path) -> Result<Self> {
let output = Command::new("losetup")
.args(["-f", "--show", file_path.to_str().unwrap()])
.output()?;
if !output.status.success() {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Failed to create loopback device"));
}
let device = String::from_utf8(output.stdout)?;
let device = device.trim().to_string();
Ok(Self {
device,
file: file_path.to_path_buf(),
})
}
pub fn path(&self) -> &str {
&self.device
}
}
impl Drop for LoopbackDevice {
fn drop(&mut self) {
let _ = Command::new("losetup")
.args(["-d", &self.device])
.output();
}
}
```
**Dependencies**:
- `std::process::Command`
- `std::path::Path`
- `anyhow::Result`
## Design Patterns
### 1. Command Pattern
Each internals command follows the command pattern, encapsulating a request as an object:
```rust
trait InternalCommand {
fn execute(&self) -> Result<()>;
}
impl InternalCommand for SystemdGenerator {
fn execute(&self) -> Result<()> {
let unit_dir = &Dir::open_ambient_dir(&self.normal_dir, cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
crate::generator::generator(&self.root, unit_dir)
}
}
```
### 2. Strategy Pattern
Different commands use different strategies for execution:
```rust
enum ExecutionStrategy {
Direct(DirectCommand),
Proxy(ProxyCommand),
Generator(GeneratorCommand),
Test(TestCommand),
}
impl ExecutionStrategy {
fn execute(&self) -> Result<()> {
match self {
ExecutionStrategy::Direct(cmd) => cmd.execute_direct(),
ExecutionStrategy::Proxy(cmd) => cmd.execute_proxy(),
ExecutionStrategy::Generator(cmd) => cmd.execute_generator(),
ExecutionStrategy::Test(cmd) => cmd.execute_test(),
}
}
}
```
### 3. Factory Pattern
Commands are created using a factory pattern:
```rust
struct CommandFactory;
impl CommandFactory {
fn create_command(opts: &InternalsOpts) -> Box<dyn InternalCommand> {
match opts {
InternalsOpts::SystemdGenerator { .. } => {
Box::new(SystemdGenerator::new(opts))
}
InternalsOpts::Fsck => {
Box::new(FsckCommand::new())
}
// ... other commands
}
}
}
```
## Error Handling
### 1. Error Types
The system uses a hierarchical error structure:
```rust
#[derive(thiserror::Error, Debug)]
pub enum InternalError {
#[error("System error: {0}")]
System(String),
#[error("Permission error: {0}")]
Permission(String),
#[error("Resource error: {0}")]
Resource(String),
#[error("Configuration error: {0}")]
Configuration(String),
}
impl From<std::io::Error> for InternalError {
fn from(err: std::io::Error) -> Self {
InternalError::System(err.to_string())
}
}
```
### 2. Error Context
All operations use error context for better debugging:
```rust
#[context("Systemd generator")]
pub(crate) fn generator(root: &Dir, unit_dir: &Dir) -> Result<()> {
// Implementation with automatic error context
}
#[context("Filesystem check")]
pub async fn fsck(sysroot: &Storage, out: impl Write) -> Result<()> {
// Implementation with automatic error context
}
```
### 3. Error Recovery
The system implements error recovery strategies:
```rust
pub async fn execute_with_retry<F, T>(mut operation: F, max_retries: usize) -> Result<T>
where
F: FnMut() -> Result<T>,
{
let mut last_error = None;
for attempt in 0..max_retries {
match operation() {
Ok(result) => return Ok(result),
Err(e) => {
last_error = Some(e);
if attempt < max_retries - 1 {
tokio::time::sleep(Duration::from_millis(100 * (attempt + 1) as u64)).await;
}
}
}
}
Err(last_error.unwrap())
}
```
## Security Considerations
### 1. Privilege Escalation
All internals commands require root privileges:
```rust
pub(crate) fn require_root(is_container: bool) -> Result<()> {
ensure!(
rustix::process::getuid().is_root(),
if is_container {
"The user inside the container from which you are running this command must be root"
} else {
"This command must be executed as the root user"
}
);
Ok(())
}
```
### 2. Input Validation
All inputs are validated before processing:
```rust
pub(crate) fn validate_path(path: &Path) -> Result<()> {
// Check for path traversal
if path.components().any(|c| c == Component::ParentDir) {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Path traversal detected"));
}
// Check for absolute paths
if !path.is_absolute() {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Path must be absolute"));
}
Ok(())
}
```
### 3. Resource Limits
Operations are limited to prevent resource exhaustion:
```rust
pub(crate) fn with_resource_limits<F, T>(operation: F) -> Result<T>
where
F: FnOnce() -> Result<T>,
{
// Set memory limit
let memory_limit = 1024 * 1024 * 1024; // 1GB
let mut limits = rlimit::ResourceLimits::default();
limits.set_memory_limit(memory_limit)?;
limits.apply()?;
// Execute operation
operation()
}
```
## Performance Optimization
### 1. Async Operations
All I/O operations are asynchronous:
```rust
pub async fn cleanup_async(sysroot: &Storage) -> Result<()> {
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let repo = ostree.repo();
// Async repository operations
let deployments = repo.list_deployments().await?;
let unused_deployments = find_unused_deployments(deployments).await?;
for deployment in unused_deployments {
repo.remove_deployment(deployment).await?;
}
// Async garbage collection
repo.garbage_collect().await?;
Ok(())
}
```
### 2. Parallel Processing
Operations that can be parallelized are:
```rust
pub async fn parallel_checks(sysroot: &Storage) -> Result<()> {
let checks = vec![
check_ostree_repo(sysroot),
check_composefs_repo(sysroot),
check_deployments(sysroot),
check_configuration(sysroot),
];
let results = futures::future::join_all(checks).await;
for result in results {
result?;
}
Ok(())
}
```
### 3. Caching
Frequently accessed data is cached:
```rust
pub struct Cache {
deployments: Option<Vec<Deployment>>,
images: Option<Vec<Image>>,
last_update: Option<Instant>,
}
impl Cache {
pub async fn get_deployments(&mut self, sysroot: &Storage) -> Result<&Vec<Deployment>> {
if self.deployments.is_none() || self.should_refresh() {
self.deployments = Some(sysroot.get_deployments().await?);
self.last_update = Some(Instant::now());
}
Ok(self.deployments.as_ref().unwrap())
}
fn should_refresh(&self) -> bool {
self.last_update
.map(|last| last.elapsed() > Duration::from_secs(60))
.unwrap_or(true)
}
}
```
## Testing Strategy
### 1. Unit Tests
Each module has comprehensive unit tests:
```rust
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[test]
fn test_systemd_generator() {
let temp_dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
let unit_dir = Dir::open_ambient_dir(temp_dir.path(), cap_std::ambient_authority()).unwrap();
// Test generator functionality
let result = fstab_generator_impl(&root, &unit_dir);
assert!(result.is_ok());
}
#[test]
fn test_fsck_operations() {
let temp_sysroot = create_test_sysroot().unwrap();
// Test fsck functionality
let result = fsck(&temp_sysroot, Vec::new()).await;
assert!(result.is_ok());
}
}
```
### 2. Integration Tests
End-to-end integration tests:
```rust
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_internals_integration() {
// Setup test environment
let test_env = TestEnvironment::new().await.unwrap();
// Test systemd generator
let result = test_env.run_internals_command("systemd-generator", &["/tmp"]).await;
assert!(result.is_ok());
// Test fsck
let result = test_env.run_internals_command("fsck", &[]).await;
assert!(result.is_ok());
// Test cleanup
let result = test_env.run_internals_command("cleanup", &[]).await;
assert!(result.is_ok());
}
```
### 3. Performance Tests
Performance benchmarks:
```rust
#[bench]
fn bench_fsck_operations(b: &mut Bencher) {
let sysroot = create_test_sysroot().unwrap();
b.iter(|| {
let rt = tokio::runtime::Runtime::new().unwrap();
rt.block_on(fsck(&sysroot, Vec::new()))
});
}
```
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Plugin System
A plugin system for extending internals functionality:
```rust
pub trait InternalPlugin {
fn name(&self) -> &str;
fn execute(&self, args: &[String]) -> Result<()>;
fn help(&self) -> &str;
}
pub struct PluginManager {
plugins: Vec<Box<dyn InternalPlugin>>,
}
impl PluginManager {
pub fn register_plugin(&mut self, plugin: Box<dyn InternalPlugin>) {
self.plugins.push(plugin);
}
pub fn execute_plugin(&self, name: &str, args: &[String]) -> Result<()> {
let plugin = self.plugins.iter()
.find(|p| p.name() == name)
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("Plugin not found: {}", name))?;
plugin.execute(args)
}
}
```
### 2. Configuration Management
Centralized configuration for internals commands:
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct InternalsConfig {
pub fsck: FsckConfig,
pub cleanup: CleanupConfig,
pub generator: GeneratorConfig,
}
#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct FsckConfig {
pub enabled_checks: Vec<String>,
pub timeout_seconds: u64,
pub parallel_checks: bool,
}
```
### 3. Monitoring Integration
Integration with monitoring systems:
```rust
pub trait MetricsCollector {
fn record_command_execution(&self, command: &str, duration: Duration, success: bool);
fn record_error(&self, command: &str, error: &str);
fn record_resource_usage(&self, command: &str, memory: u64, cpu: f64);
}
pub struct PrometheusCollector {
registry: Registry,
}
impl MetricsCollector for PrometheusCollector {
fn record_command_execution(&self, command: &str, duration: Duration, success: bool) {
// Record metrics in Prometheus format
}
}
```
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# bootc internals - Examples and Troubleshooting
## Overview
This document provides practical examples and troubleshooting guidance for the `bootc internals` system, covering common use cases, error scenarios, and debugging techniques.
## Common Use Cases
### 1. System Maintenance
#### Daily Cleanup Operations
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Daily cleanup script for bootc systems
# Run filesystem consistency check
echo "Running filesystem consistency check..."
bootc internals fsck
# Perform cleanup operations
echo "Performing cleanup operations..."
bootc internals cleanup
# Check system status
echo "Checking system status..."
bootc status
# Log results
echo "Maintenance completed at $(date)" >> /var/log/bootc-maintenance.log
```
#### Weekly Deep Cleanup
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Weekly deep cleanup script
# Run comprehensive fsck
echo "Running comprehensive filesystem check..."
bootc internals fsck --verbose
# Clean up old deployments
echo "Cleaning up old deployments..."
bootc internals cleanup --aggressive
# Check for unused images
echo "Checking for unused images..."
bootc image list --unused
# Remove unused images
echo "Removing unused images..."
bootc image prune
# Log results
echo "Deep cleanup completed at $(date)" >> /var/log/bootc-maintenance.log
```
### 2. Development and Testing
#### Test Environment Setup
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Setup test environment for bootc development
# Create test directory
mkdir -p /tmp/bootc-test
cd /tmp/bootc-test
# Test composefs repository
echo "Testing composefs repository..."
bootc internals test-composefs
# Test loopback device allocation
echo "Testing loopback device allocation..."
bootc internals allocate-cleanup-loopback --file-path /tmp/test-image.img
# Test directory diff functionality
echo "Testing directory diff..."
bootc internals dir-diff \
--pristine-etc /tmp/pristine-etc \
--current-etc /tmp/current-etc \
--new-etc /tmp/new-etc \
--perform-merge
# Clean up test environment
echo "Cleaning up test environment..."
rm -rf /tmp/bootc-test
```
#### Container Image Testing
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Test container image operations
# Test image pull
echo "Testing image pull..."
bootc internals ostree-ext container pull quay.io/myorg/test-image:latest
# Test image build
echo "Testing image build..."
bootc internals ostree-ext container build /path/to/containerfile
# Test image verification
echo "Testing image verification..."
bootc internals fsverity measure /path/to/image
# Test image deployment
echo "Testing image deployment..."
bootc internals ostree-ext container deploy quay.io/myorg/test-image:latest
```
### 3. System Integration
#### Systemd Service Integration
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Setup systemd service for bootc internals
# Create service file
cat > /etc/systemd/system/bootc-maintenance.service << EOF
[Unit]
Description=Bootc Maintenance Service
After=multi-user.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/bootc-maintenance.sh
User=root
Group=root
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF
# Create timer file
cat > /etc/systemd/system/bootc-maintenance.timer << EOF
[Unit]
Description=Bootc Maintenance Timer
Requires=bootc-maintenance.service
[Timer]
OnCalendar=daily
Persistent=true
[Install]
WantedBy=timers.target
EOF
# Enable and start timer
systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable bootc-maintenance.timer
systemctl start bootc-maintenance.timer
# Check timer status
systemctl status bootc-maintenance.timer
```
#### Monitoring Integration
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Setup monitoring for bootc internals
# Create monitoring script
cat > /usr/local/bin/bootc-monitor.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
# Check system health
HEALTH_STATUS=$(bootc internals fsck 2>&1 | grep -c "✗")
if [ $HEALTH_STATUS -gt 0 ]; then
echo "WARNING: Filesystem consistency issues detected"
# Send alert to monitoring system
curl -X POST "https://monitoring.example.com/alerts" \
-d '{"service": "bootc", "status": "warning", "message": "Filesystem consistency issues"}'
fi
# Check storage usage
STORAGE_USAGE=$(df /var/lib/bootc | tail -1 | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//')
if [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
echo "WARNING: Storage usage is high: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
# Run cleanup
bootc internals cleanup
fi
# Check deployment status
DEPLOYMENT_STATUS=$(bootc status --format json | jq -r '.status.booted.state')
if [ "$DEPLOYMENT_STATUS" != "active" ]; then
echo "WARNING: Deployment status is not active: $DEPLOYMENT_STATUS"
fi
EOF
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/bootc-monitor.sh
# Add to crontab
echo "*/5 * * * * /usr/local/bin/bootc-monitor.sh" | crontab -
```
### 4. Debugging and Diagnostics
#### System Diagnostics
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Comprehensive system diagnostics
echo "=== Bootc System Diagnostics ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo "Hostname: $(hostname)"
echo "Uptime: $(uptime)"
echo
echo "=== System Status ==="
bootc status --format json | jq '.'
echo
echo "=== Filesystem Check ==="
bootc internals fsck
echo
echo "=== Storage Usage ==="
df -h /var/lib/bootc
echo
echo "=== Memory Usage ==="
free -h
echo
echo "=== Process Information ==="
ps aux | grep bootc
echo
echo "=== Systemd Services ==="
systemctl status bootc-* --no-pager
echo
echo "=== Journal Logs ==="
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" --no-pager
echo
echo "=== OSTree Status ==="
ostree admin status
echo
echo "=== Composefs Status ==="
bootc internals cfs status
echo
echo "=== Diagnostics Complete ==="
```
#### Performance Analysis
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Performance analysis script
echo "=== Bootc Performance Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
echo "=== Command Execution Times ==="
time bootc status
time bootc internals fsck
time bootc internals cleanup
echo
echo "=== Resource Usage ==="
echo "Memory usage:"
ps aux | grep bootc | awk '{sum+=$6} END {print sum/1024 " MB"}'
echo "CPU usage:"
top -bn1 | grep bootc | awk '{print $9}'
echo "Disk I/O:"
iotop -bn1 | grep bootc
echo
echo "=== System Load ==="
uptime
echo
echo "=== Performance Analysis Complete ==="
```
## Troubleshooting Guide
### 1. Common Error Scenarios
#### Permission Denied Errors
**Error**: `Permission denied: This command must be executed as the root user`
**Cause**: Command executed without root privileges
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check current user
whoami
# Switch to root
sudo su -
# Or use sudo
sudo bootc internals <command>
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check if running as root
if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
echo "This script must be run as root"
exit 1
fi
```
#### Filesystem Consistency Errors
**Error**: `✗ ostree-repo: Repository integrity check failed`
**Cause**: OSTree repository corruption
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check repository status
ostree admin status
# Verify repository integrity
ostree fsck
# If corruption detected, restore from backup
ostree admin deploy --from-commit <backup-commit>
# Or reinstall if no backup available
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Regular integrity checks
bootc internals fsck
# Backup important deployments
ostree admin pin <deployment-id>
```
#### Storage Space Errors
**Error**: `No space left on device`
**Cause**: Insufficient storage space
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check storage usage
df -h /var/lib/bootc
# Run cleanup
bootc internals cleanup
# Remove old deployments
ostree admin cleanup
# Check for large files
du -sh /var/lib/bootc/* | sort -hr
# Remove unnecessary files
rm -rf /var/lib/bootc/tmp/*
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Monitor storage usage
df -h /var/lib/bootc | awk 'NR==2 {print $5}' | sed 's/%//'
# Set up alerts
if [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
echo "WARNING: Storage usage is high"
bootc internals cleanup
fi
```
#### Systemd Generator Errors
**Error**: `Failed to generate systemd unit`
**Cause**: Systemd generator failure
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check systemd status
systemctl status bootc-systemd-generator
# Check generator logs
journalctl -u bootc-systemd-generator
# Manually run generator
bootc internals systemd-generator /run/systemd/system
# Reload systemd
systemctl daemon-reload
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Regular generator testing
bootc internals systemd-generator /tmp/test-units
# Check systemd configuration
systemd-analyze verify /etc/systemd/system/bootc-*
```
### 2. Debugging Techniques
#### Enable Debug Logging
```bash
# Set debug log level
export RUST_LOG=debug
# Run command with debug output
bootc internals fsck
# Check debug logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" | grep DEBUG
```
#### Verbose Output
```bash
# Enable verbose output
bootc internals fsck --verbose
# Check verbose logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" | grep -v INFO
```
#### System Information
```bash
# Gather system information
uname -a
lsb_release -a
systemctl --version
ostree --version
bootc --version
# Check system configuration
cat /etc/os-release
cat /proc/version
cat /proc/cpuinfo | head -20
```
#### Network Diagnostics
```bash
# Check network connectivity
ping -c 3 registry.example.com
# Check DNS resolution
nslookup registry.example.com
# Check firewall rules
iptables -L
firewall-cmd --list-all
# Check proxy settings
echo $HTTP_PROXY
echo $HTTPS_PROXY
```
### 3. Recovery Procedures
#### System Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# System recovery script
echo "=== Bootc System Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system status
echo "Checking system status..."
bootc status
# Check filesystem integrity
echo "Checking filesystem integrity..."
bootc internals fsck
# If errors found, attempt repair
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Filesystem errors detected, attempting repair..."
# Try to repair OSTree repository
ostree fsck --repair
# If repair fails, restore from backup
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Repair failed, restoring from backup..."
ostree admin deploy --from-commit <backup-commit>
fi
fi
# Clean up system
echo "Cleaning up system..."
bootc internals cleanup
# Verify system is working
echo "Verifying system is working..."
bootc status
bootc internals fsck
echo "Recovery complete"
```
#### Data Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Data recovery script
echo "=== Bootc Data Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check for available backups
echo "Checking for available backups..."
ls -la /var/lib/bootc/backups/
# List available deployments
echo "Available deployments:"
ostree admin status
# Check deployment history
echo "Deployment history:"
ostree log <deployment-id>
# Attempt to recover specific deployment
echo "Attempting to recover deployment..."
ostree admin deploy <deployment-id>
# Verify recovery
echo "Verifying recovery..."
bootc status
```
### 4. Performance Optimization
#### System Optimization
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# System optimization script
echo "=== Bootc System Optimization ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Optimize OSTree repository
echo "Optimizing OSTree repository..."
ostree admin cleanup
# Optimize composefs repository
echo "Optimizing composefs repository..."
bootc internals cfs optimize
# Clean up temporary files
echo "Cleaning up temporary files..."
bootc internals cleanup
# Optimize systemd services
echo "Optimizing systemd services..."
systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl restart bootc-*
# Check system performance
echo "Checking system performance..."
bootc internals fsck
df -h /var/lib/bootc
free -h
```
#### Storage Optimization
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Storage optimization script
echo "=== Bootc Storage Optimization ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check storage usage
echo "Current storage usage:"
df -h /var/lib/bootc
# Remove old deployments
echo "Removing old deployments..."
ostree admin cleanup --keep=3
# Remove unused images
echo "Removing unused images..."
bootc image prune
# Compress repository
echo "Compressing repository..."
ostree admin cleanup --compress
# Check optimized storage usage
echo "Optimized storage usage:"
df -h /var/lib/bootc
```
### 5. Monitoring and Alerting
#### Health Check Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Health check script
HEALTH_STATUS=0
echo "=== Bootc Health Check ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system status
echo "Checking system status..."
if ! bootc status > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: System status check failed"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check filesystem integrity
echo "Checking filesystem integrity..."
if ! bootc internals fsck > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Filesystem integrity check failed"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check storage usage
echo "Checking storage usage..."
STORAGE_USAGE=$(df /var/lib/bootc | tail -1 | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//')
if [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 90 ]; then
echo "ERROR: Storage usage is critical: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
elif [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
echo "WARNING: Storage usage is high: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
fi
# Check memory usage
echo "Checking memory usage..."
MEMORY_USAGE=$(free | grep Mem | awk '{printf "%.0f", $3/$2 * 100.0}')
if [ $MEMORY_USAGE -gt 90 ]; then
echo "ERROR: Memory usage is critical: ${MEMORY_USAGE}%"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
elif [ $MEMORY_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
echo "WARNING: Memory usage is high: ${MEMORY_USAGE}%"
fi
# Check systemd services
echo "Checking systemd services..."
if ! systemctl is-active bootc-* > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Some bootc services are not active"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Report health status
if [ $HEALTH_STATUS -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Health check passed"
else
echo "Health check failed"
fi
exit $HEALTH_STATUS
```
#### Alerting Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Alerting script
# Send alert to monitoring system
send_alert() {
local severity=$1
local message=$2
curl -X POST "https://monitoring.example.com/alerts" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{
\"service\": \"bootc\",
\"severity\": \"$severity\",
\"message\": \"$message\",
\"timestamp\": \"$(date -Iseconds)\"
}"
}
# Check system health
if ! /usr/local/bin/bootc-health-check.sh; then
send_alert "critical" "Bootc system health check failed"
fi
# Check storage usage
STORAGE_USAGE=$(df /var/lib/bootc | tail -1 | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//')
if [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 90 ]; then
send_alert "critical" "Storage usage is critical: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
elif [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
send_alert "warning" "Storage usage is high: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
fi
# Check memory usage
MEMORY_USAGE=$(free | grep Mem | awk '{printf "%.0f", $3/$2 * 100.0}')
if [ $MEMORY_USAGE -gt 90 ]; then
send_alert "critical" "Memory usage is critical: ${MEMORY_USAGE}%"
elif [ $MEMORY_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
send_alert "warning" "Memory usage is high: ${MEMORY_USAGE}%"
fi
```
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# bootc internals - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands used by `bootc internals` operations. These commands are essential for understanding the dependencies and integration points of the bootc internals system.
## Core Commands
### bootc
**Purpose**: Main bootc command for internals operations
**Usage**: `bootc internals <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: None (core command)
#### Internals Subcommands
- `bootc internals systemd-generator` - Generate systemd units
- `bootc internals fixup-etc-fstab` - Fix /etc/fstab
- `bootc internals print-json-schema` - Generate JSON schemas
- `bootc internals fsverity` - Filesystem verity operations
- `bootc internals fsck` - Filesystem consistency check
- `bootc internals cleanup` - Perform cleanup operations
- `bootc internals relabel` - SELinux relabeling
- `bootc internals ostree-ext` - Proxy to ostree-ext CLI
- `bootc internals cfs` - Proxy to cfsctl CLI
- `bootc internals ostree-container` - Proxy to ostree container CLI
- `bootc internals test-composefs` - Test composefs repository
- `bootc internals loopback-cleanup-helper` - Loopback device cleanup
- `bootc internals allocate-cleanup-loopback` - Test loopback allocation
- `bootc internals bootc-install-completion` - Complete installation
- `bootc internals reboot` - Initiate reboot
- `bootc internals publish-rhsm-facts` - Publish RHSM facts
- `bootc internals dump-cli-json` - Dump CLI structure as JSON
- `bootc internals dir-diff` - Test directory diff functionality
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate systemd units
bootc internals systemd-generator /run/systemd/system
# Fix /etc/fstab
bootc internals fixup-etc-fstab
# Run filesystem check
bootc internals fsck
# Clean up system
bootc internals cleanup
# Test composefs
bootc internals test-composefs
# Reboot system
bootc internals reboot
```
## Systemd Commands
### systemctl
**Purpose**: Systemd service management
**Usage**: `systemctl <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Service Commands
- `systemctl status` - Show service status
- `systemctl start` - Start service
- `systemctl stop` - Stop service
- `systemctl restart` - Restart service
- `systemctl enable` - Enable service
- `systemctl disable` - Disable service
- `systemctl reload` - Reload service
- `systemctl daemon-reload` - Reload systemd configuration
#### Examples
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status bootc-systemd-generator
# Start service
systemctl start bootc-systemd-generator
# Enable service
systemctl enable bootc-systemd-generator
# Reload systemd configuration
systemctl daemon-reload
```
### journalctl
**Purpose**: Systemd journal viewing
**Usage**: `journalctl [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Examples
```bash
# Show all logs
journalctl
# Show logs for service
journalctl -u bootc-systemd-generator
# Show recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Follow logs
journalctl -f
# Show logs since time
journalctl --since "1 hour ago"
# Show logs with priority
journalctl -p err
```
## OSTree Commands
### ostree
**Purpose**: OSTree repository operations
**Usage**: `ostree <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: ostree package
#### Repository Commands
- `ostree log` - Show commit log
- `ostree show` - Show commit details
- `ostree refs` - List references
- `ostree ls` - List repository contents
- `ostree cat` - Show file contents
- `ostree checkout` - Checkout files
- `ostree admin status` - Show admin status
- `ostree admin pin` - Pin deployments
- `ostree admin unpin` - Unpin deployments
- `ostree admin deploy` - Deploy commits
- `ostree admin rollback` - Rollback deployments
- `ostree admin cleanup` - Clean up deployments
#### Examples
```bash
# Show repository status
ostree admin status
# List references
ostree refs
# Show commit details
ostree show <commit-hash>
# List repository contents
ostree ls <commit-hash>
# Show file contents
ostree cat <commit-hash> /path/to/file
# Checkout files
ostree checkout <commit-hash> /path/to/destination
# Deploy commit
ostree admin deploy <commit-hash>
# Rollback deployment
ostree admin rollback
# Clean up deployments
ostree admin cleanup
```
### ostree-ext
**Purpose**: Extended OSTree operations
**Usage**: `ostree-ext <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: ostree-ext package
#### Examples
```bash
# Container operations
ostree-ext container pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Repository operations
ostree-ext repo create /path/to/repo
# Image operations
ostree-ext image build /path/to/image
```
## Composefs Commands
### cfsctl
**Purpose**: Composefs control operations
**Usage**: `cfsctl <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: composefs package
#### Examples
```bash
# Create repository
cfsctl repo create /path/to/repo
# Import layer
cfsctl oci import-layer <sha256> <name>
# List layers
cfsctl oci ls-layer <name>
# Create filesystem
cfsctl create-fs <name> <output>
# Write boot entries
cfsctl write-boot <name> <output>
```
## Filesystem Commands
### fsverity
**Purpose**: Filesystem verity operations
**Usage**: `fsverity <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: fsverity-utils
#### Examples
```bash
# Measure file digest
fsverity measure /path/to/file
# Enable verity
fsverity enable /path/to/file
# Show verity status
fsverity status /path/to/file
```
### mount
**Purpose**: Filesystem mounting
**Usage**: `mount [options...] <device> <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Mount filesystem
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Unmount filesystem
umount /mnt
# Check mount points
findmnt
# Mount with options
mount -o ro,noexec /dev/sda1 /mnt
```
### umount
**Purpose**: Unmount filesystems
**Usage**: `umount [options...] <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Unmount filesystem
umount /mnt
# Force unmount
umount -f /mnt
# Lazy unmount
umount -l /mnt
```
### losetup
**Purpose**: Loop device management
**Usage**: `losetup [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Create loop device
losetup -f /path/to/image
# List loop devices
losetup -a
# Detach loop device
losetup -d /dev/loop0
# Show loop device info
losetup -l
```
## SELinux Commands
### setsebool
**Purpose**: Set SELinux boolean values
**Usage**: `setsebool [options...] <boolean> <value>`
**Dependencies**: policycoreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Set boolean value
setsebool -P httpd_can_network_connect 1
# List boolean values
getsebool -a
# Show boolean value
getsebool httpd_can_network_connect
```
### restorecon
**Purpose**: Restore SELinux contexts
**Usage**: `restorecon [options...] <path>`
**Dependencies**: policycoreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Restore context
restorecon -R /path/to/directory
# Restore with verbose output
restorecon -v /path/to/file
# Restore with force
restorecon -F /path/to/file
```
### chcon
**Purpose**: Change SELinux context
**Usage**: `chcon [options...] <context> <path>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Change context
chcon -t httpd_exec_t /path/to/file
# Change context recursively
chcon -R -t httpd_exec_t /path/to/directory
# Change context with reference
chcon --reference /path/to/reference /path/to/target
```
## Storage Commands
### df
**Purpose**: Disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show disk usage
df -h
# Show specific filesystem
df -h /var/lib/bootc
# Show inode usage
df -i
# Show all filesystems
df -a
```
### du
**Purpose**: Directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show directory usage
du -h /var/lib/bootc
# Show total usage
du -sh /var/lib/bootc
# Show usage by subdirectory
du -h --max-depth=1 /var/lib/bootc
# Show usage of all files
du -ah /var/lib/bootc
```
### lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# List block devices
lsblk
# Show device tree
lsblk -f
# Show device sizes
lsblk -b
# Show device types
lsblk -d
```
## Network Commands
### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry operations
**Usage**: `curl [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: curl
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
curl -O https://example.com/file.tar
# Get HTTP headers
curl -I https://example.com
# POST data
curl -X POST -d "data" https://example.com
# With authentication
curl -u username:password https://example.com
# With custom headers
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer token" https://example.com
```
### wget
**Purpose**: HTTP client for downloading files
**Usage**: `wget [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: wget
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
wget https://example.com/file.tar
# Download with progress
wget --progress=bar https://example.com/file.tar
# Download recursively
wget -r https://example.com/
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://example.com
```
## Process Commands
### ps
**Purpose**: Process status
**Usage**: `ps [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show all processes
ps aux
# Show process tree
ps -ef
# Show specific process
ps -p 1234
# Show processes by user
ps -u username
```
### kill
**Purpose**: Send signals to processes
**Usage**: `kill [options...] <pid>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Kill process
kill 1234
# Force kill process
kill -9 1234
# Send signal
kill -TERM 1234
# Kill by name
pkill process_name
```
### pkill
**Purpose**: Kill processes by name
**Usage**: `pkill [options...] <pattern>`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Kill by name
pkill process_name
# Force kill by name
pkill -9 process_name
# Kill by pattern
pkill -f "pattern"
```
## File Commands
### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# List files
ls
# List with details
ls -l
# List all files
ls -a
# List with human readable sizes
ls -lh
# List with recursive
ls -R
# List with sort by time
ls -lt
```
### find
**Purpose**: Find files
**Usage**: `find [path...] [expression]`
**Dependencies**: findutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Find files by name
find /path -name "*.txt"
# Find files by type
find /path -type f
# Find files by size
find /path -size +100M
# Find files by modification time
find /path -mtime -7
# Find files by permissions
find /path -perm 644
```
### stat
**Purpose**: File status
**Usage**: `stat [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show file status
stat file.txt
# Show in custom format
stat -c "%n %s %Y" file.txt
# Show filesystem status
stat -f /path
# Show with format
stat --format="%n: %s bytes" file.txt
```
## Archive Commands
### tar
**Purpose**: Archive operations
**Usage**: `tar [options...] <archive> [file...]`
**Dependencies**: tar
#### Examples
```bash
# Create archive
tar -cf archive.tar file1 file2
# Extract archive
tar -xf archive.tar
# List archive contents
tar -tf archive.tar
# Create compressed archive
tar -czf archive.tar.gz file1 file2
# Extract compressed archive
tar -xzf archive.tar.gz
```
### gzip
**Purpose**: Compression
**Usage**: `gzip [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: gzip
#### Examples
```bash
# Compress file
gzip file.txt
# Decompress file
gzip -d file.txt.gz
# Compress with custom level
gzip -9 file.txt
# Keep original file
gzip -k file.txt
```
## System Information Commands
### uname
**Purpose**: System information
**Usage**: `uname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show system name
uname
# Show all information
uname -a
# Show kernel name
uname -s
# Show kernel version
uname -r
# Show machine type
uname -m
```
### hostname
**Purpose**: Hostname operations
**Usage**: `hostname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: hostname
#### Examples
```bash
# Show hostname
hostname
# Show FQDN
hostname -f
# Show short hostname
hostname -s
# Show domain name
hostname -d
```
### lscpu
**Purpose**: CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Show CPU information
lscpu
# Show in JSON format
lscpu -J
# Show in extended format
lscpu -e
# Show in parseable format
lscpu -p
```
### free
**Purpose**: Memory information
**Usage**: `free [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show memory usage
free
# Show in human readable format
free -h
# Show in bytes
free -b
# Show with total
free -t
# Show with wide format
free -w
```
## Container Commands
### podman
**Purpose**: Container runtime
**Usage**: `podman <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: podman
#### Examples
```bash
# List containers
podman ps
# List images
podman images
# Pull image
podman pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Run container
podman run -it image:latest
# Build image
podman build -t myimage:latest .
# Inspect image
podman inspect image:latest
```
### docker
**Purpose**: Alternative container runtime
**Usage**: `docker <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: docker
#### Examples
```bash
# List containers
docker ps
# List images
docker images
# Pull image
docker pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Run container
docker run -it image:latest
# Build image
docker build -t myimage:latest .
```
## Development Commands
### make
**Purpose**: Build automation
**Usage**: `make [target...]`
**Dependencies**: make
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
make
# Clean build
make clean
# Install
make install
# Run tests
make test
# Update generated files
make update-generated
```
### cargo
**Purpose**: Rust package manager
**Usage**: `cargo <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: rust
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
cargo build
# Run project
cargo run
# Run tests
cargo test
# Check code
cargo check
# Update dependencies
cargo update
```
### git
**Purpose**: Version control
**Usage**: `git <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: git
#### Examples
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
# Check status
git status
# Add files
git add .
# Commit changes
git commit -m "message"
# Push changes
git push
```
## Monitoring Commands
### top
**Purpose**: Process monitoring
**Usage**: `top [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
top
# Show specific user
top -u username
# Show specific process
top -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
top -d 5
# Show with custom sort
top -o %CPU
```
### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process monitoring
**Usage**: `htop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: htop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
htop
# Show specific user
htop -u username
# Show specific process
htop -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
htop -d 5
```
### iotop
**Purpose**: I/O monitoring
**Usage**: `iotop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: iotop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show I/O usage
iotop
# Show only processes doing I/O
iotop -o
# Show with custom delay
iotop -d 5
# Show with custom refresh
iotop -n 10
```
## Security Commands
### openssl
**Purpose**: SSL/TLS operations
**Usage**: `openssl <command> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: openssl
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate private key
openssl genrsa -out key.pem 2048
# Generate certificate
openssl req -new -x509 -key key.pem -out cert.pem
# Verify certificate
openssl verify cert.pem
# Check certificate details
openssl x509 -in cert.pem -text -noout
# Generate hash
openssl dgst -sha256 file.txt
```
### gpg
**Purpose**: GPG operations
**Usage**: `gpg [options...]`
**Dependencies**: gnupg
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate key pair
gpg --gen-key
# List keys
gpg --list-keys
# Sign file
gpg --sign file.txt
# Verify signature
gpg --verify file.txt.asc
# Encrypt file
gpg --encrypt file.txt
```
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# bootc internals - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc internals` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and data structures involved in internal system operations.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc internals │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Command Arguments │
│ │
│ • Parse internals subcommand │
│ • Parse command-specific options │
│ • Validate arguments │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Route to Subcommand │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Subcommand Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Systemd │ │ Filesystem │ │ Proxy │ │
│ │ Generator │ │ Operations │ │ Commands │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Generate ││ │ │ Fsck ││ │ │ OstreeExt ││ │
│ │ │ Units ││ │ │ Cleanup ││ │ │ Cfs ││ │
│ │ │ Fix Fstab ││ │ │ Relabel ││ │ │ OstreeCont ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ Fsverity ││ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ └─────────────┘│ └─────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ │ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Testing │ │ │ System │ │ Development │ │
│ │ Commands │ │ │ Operations │ │ Tools │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ TestComp ││ │ │ │ Reboot ││ │ │ PrintSchema ││ │
│ │ │ Loopback ││ │ │ │ InstallComp ││ │ │ DumpCliJson ││ │
│ │ │ DirDiff ││ │ │ │ RhsmFacts ││ │ │ DirDiff ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Internal operation completed successfully │
│ • Results displayed or logged │
│ • System state updated if applicable │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Systemd Generator Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Systemd Generator Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check System State │
│ │
│ • Check if system is ostree-booted │
│ • Verify /etc/fstab exists │
│ • Check for existing bootc stamps │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Analyze /etc/fstab │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Fstab Analysis │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ From Anaconda │ │ Not From Anaconda │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Generate ││ │ │ No Action Needed ││ │
│ │ │ Fstab Editor││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Service ││ │ │ • Return false ││ │
│ │ │ ││ │ │ • Exit cleanly ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Generate Systemd Unit │
│ │
│ • Create bootc-fstab-edit.service │
│ • Set up service dependencies │
│ • Configure service execution │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Systemd unit generated successfully │
│ • Service ready for execution │
│ • Fstab will be updated on next boot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Filesystem Consistency Check Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Fsck Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initialize Storage │
│ │
│ • Get storage instance │
│ • Open OSTree repository │
│ • Prepare output stream │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Run Consistency Checks │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Check Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ OSTree │ │ Composefs │ │ Deployment │ │
│ │ Repository │ │ Repository │ State │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Check Repo ││ │ │ Check Repo ││ │ │ Check Depl ││ │
│ │ │ Integrity ││ │ │ Integrity ││ │ │ States ││ │
│ │ │ Validate ││ │ │ Validate ││ │ │ Validate ││ │
│ │ │ Objects ││ │ │ Images ││ │ │ Configs ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Report Results │
│ │
│ • Display check results │
│ • Report any errors found │
│ • Provide recommendations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • All checks completed │
│ │ • System integrity verified │
│ │ • Issues reported if found │
│ │ • Recommendations provided │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Cleanup Operations Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Cleanup Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initialize Storage │
│ │
│ • Get storage instance │
│ • Open OSTree repository │
│ • Prepare cleanup operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Identify Cleanup Targets │
│ │
│ • Find old deployments │
│ • Identify unused container images │
│ • Locate temporary files │
│ • Check for orphaned data │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Perform Cleanup │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Cleanup Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Deployments │ │ Images │ │ Temporary │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ Files │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Remove Old ││ │ │ Remove ││ │ │ Remove ││ │
│ │ │ Deployments ││ │ │ Unused ││ │ │ Temp Files ││ │
│ │ │ Clean Refs ││ │ │ Images ││ │ │ Clean Cache ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Garbage Collection │
│ │
│ • Run OSTree garbage collection │
│ • Clean up repository objects │
│ • Update repository metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Cleanup completed successfully │
│ • Storage space freed │
│ • System optimized │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Proxy Commands Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Proxy Commands Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Proxy Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Proxy Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ OstreeExt │ │ Cfs │ │ OstreeCont │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Parse Args ││ │ │ Parse Args ││ │ │ Parse Args ││ │
│ │ │ Call CLI ││ │ │ Call CLI ││ │ │ Call CLI ││ │
│ │ │ Return ││ │ │ Return ││ │ │ Return ││ │
│ │ │ Results ││ │ │ Results ││ │ │ Results ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Proxy Command │
│ │
│ • Forward arguments to target CLI │
│ • Execute command with proper context │
│ • Return results to caller │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Proxy command executed successfully │
│ • Results returned to caller │
│ • Target CLI completed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Testing Commands Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Testing Commands Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Test Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Test Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ TestComp │ │ Loopback │ │ DirDiff │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Init Repo ││ │ │ Create Dev ││ │ │ Setup Dirs ││ │
│ │ │ Write Test ││ │ │ Test Ops ││ │ │ Run Merge ││ │
│ │ │ Verify ││ │ │ Cleanup ││ │ │ Verify ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Test │
│ │
│ • Run test operations │
│ • Verify expected results │
│ • Clean up test data │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Test completed successfully │
│ • Results verified │
│ • System state restored │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ System │ │ Permission │ │ Resource │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Not Root │ │ • Access Denied │ │ • Out of Space │ │
│ │ • Not Booted │ │ • Invalid Path │ │ • Memory Error │ │
│ │ • Invalid State │ │ • File Not Found│ │ • Device Error │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Clean up any partial state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initial State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ System Ready │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • All services running │ │
│ │ • Storage available │ │
│ │ • Permissions correct │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Execute Command │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Parse arguments │ │
│ │ • Validate inputs │ │
│ │ • Check prerequisites │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Processing State │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Command executing │ │
│ │ • System state changing │ │
│ │ • Resources being used │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Final State │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Command completed │ │
│ │ • System state updated │ │
│ │ • Resources cleaned up │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
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# bootc internals - Quick Reference
## Command Summary
| Command | Purpose | Usage |
|---------|---------|-------|
| `systemd-generator` | Generate systemd units | `bootc internals systemd-generator <dir>` |
| `fixup-etc-fstab` | Fix /etc/fstab | `bootc internals fixup-etc-fstab` |
| `print-json-schema` | Generate JSON schemas | `bootc internals print-json-schema --of <type>` |
| `fsverity` | Filesystem verity ops | `bootc internals fsverity <subcommand>` |
| `fsck` | Filesystem consistency | `bootc internals fsck` |
| `cleanup` | System cleanup | `bootc internals cleanup` |
| `relabel` | SELinux relabeling | `bootc internals relabel <path>` |
| `ostree-ext` | Proxy to ostree-ext | `bootc internals ostree-ext [args...]` |
| `cfs` | Proxy to cfsctl | `bootc internals cfs [args...]` |
| `ostree-container` | Proxy to ostree container | `bootc internals ostree-container [args...]` |
| `test-composefs` | Test composefs repo | `bootc internals test-composefs` |
| `loopback-cleanup-helper` | Loopback cleanup | `bootc internals loopback-cleanup-helper --device <dev>` |
| `allocate-cleanup-loopback` | Test loopback | `bootc internals allocate-cleanup-loopback --file-path <path>` |
| `bootc-install-completion` | Complete installation | `bootc internals bootc-install-completion --sysroot <path> --stateroot <name>` |
| `reboot` | Initiate reboot | `bootc internals reboot` |
| `publish-rhsm-facts` | Publish RHSM facts | `bootc internals publish-rhsm-facts` |
| `dump-cli-json` | Dump CLI JSON | `bootc internals dump-cli-json` |
| `dir-diff` | Test directory diff | `bootc internals dir-diff <pristine> <current> <new> [--perform-merge]` |
## Fsverity Subcommands
| Subcommand | Purpose | Usage |
|------------|---------|-------|
| `measure` | Measure file digest | `bootc internals fsverity measure --path <file>` |
| `enable` | Enable verity | `bootc internals fsverity enable --path <file>` |
## Common Options
| Option | Purpose | Example |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `--help` | Show help | `bootc internals --help` |
| `--verbose` | Verbose output | `bootc internals fsck --verbose` |
| `--quiet` | Quiet output | `bootc internals cleanup --quiet` |
## Quick Commands
### System Maintenance
```bash
# Daily maintenance
bootc internals fsck && bootc internals cleanup
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check storage usage
df -h /var/lib/bootc
```
### Development
```bash
# Test composefs
bootc internals test-composefs
# Test loopback device
bootc internals allocate-cleanup-loopback --file-path /tmp/test.img
# Test directory diff
bootc internals dir-diff /tmp/pristine /tmp/current /tmp/new --perform-merge
```
### Debugging
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc internals fsck
# Check systemd services
systemctl status bootc-*
# Check logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago"
```
### Systemd Integration
```bash
# Generate units
bootc internals systemd-generator /run/systemd/system
# Fix fstab
bootc internals fixup-etc-fstab
# Reload systemd
systemctl daemon-reload
```
### Proxy Commands
```bash
# OSTree operations
bootc internals ostree-ext container pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Composefs operations
bootc internals cfs create-fs myimage /tmp/output
# Legacy ostree container
bootc internals ostree-container pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
```
## Error Codes
| Code | Meaning | Solution |
|------|---------|----------|
| 1 | General error | Check logs for details |
| 2 | Permission denied | Run as root |
| 3 | Resource error | Check storage/memory |
| 4 | Configuration error | Check configuration files |
| 5 | System error | Check system status |
## Common Issues
### Permission Denied
```bash
# Check user
whoami
# Run as root
sudo bootc internals <command>
```
### Storage Full
```bash
# Check usage
df -h /var/lib/bootc
# Clean up
bootc internals cleanup
# Remove old deployments
ostree admin cleanup
```
### Systemd Issues
```bash
# Check status
systemctl status bootc-*
# Reload configuration
systemctl daemon-reload
# Restart services
systemctl restart bootc-*
```
### Filesystem Errors
```bash
# Check integrity
bootc internals fsck
# Repair if needed
ostree fsck --repair
# Restore from backup
ostree admin deploy --from-commit <backup>
```
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Purpose | Default |
|----------|---------|---------|
| `RUST_LOG` | Log level | `info` |
| `BOOTC_DEBUG` | Debug mode | `false` |
| `BOOTC_CONFIG` | Config file | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
## Configuration Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| Main config | Bootc configuration | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
| Systemd units | Generated units | `/run/systemd/system/` |
| OSTree repo | Repository data | `/var/lib/bootc/ostree/` |
| Composefs repo | Composefs data | `/var/lib/bootc/composefs/` |
## Log Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| System logs | System messages | `/var/log/messages` |
| Journal logs | Systemd journal | `journalctl -u bootc-*` |
| Bootc logs | Bootc specific | `/var/log/bootc/` |
## Performance Tips
### Optimize Storage
```bash
# Regular cleanup
bootc internals cleanup
# Compress repository
ostree admin cleanup --compress
# Remove old deployments
ostree admin cleanup --keep=3
```
### Optimize Performance
```bash
# Check system load
uptime
# Check memory usage
free -h
# Check disk I/O
iotop
```
### Monitor System
```bash
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check filesystem integrity
bootc internals fsck
# Check storage usage
df -h /var/lib/bootc
```
## Security Considerations
### Root Privileges
- All internals commands require root privileges
- Use `sudo` or switch to root user
- Check current user with `whoami`
### Input Validation
- All paths are validated for security
- Path traversal attacks are prevented
- Absolute paths are required
### Resource Limits
- Memory usage is limited
- CPU usage is monitored
- Storage usage is tracked
## Best Practices
### Regular Maintenance
- Run `fsck` daily
- Run `cleanup` weekly
- Monitor storage usage
- Check system logs
### Development
- Use test environments
- Test commands before production
- Document custom usage
- Monitor system health
### Production
- Set up monitoring
- Configure alerts
- Regular backups
- Document procedures
## Troubleshooting Steps
1. **Check system status**
```bash
bootc status
systemctl status bootc-*
```
2. **Check logs**
```bash
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago"
tail -f /var/log/bootc/main.log
```
3. **Check resources**
```bash
df -h /var/lib/bootc
free -h
uptime
```
4. **Run diagnostics**
```bash
bootc internals fsck
bootc internals cleanup
```
5. **Check configuration**
```bash
cat /etc/bootc/config.toml
systemctl daemon-reload
```
## Quick Scripts
### Health Check
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc status && bootc internals fsck && echo "System healthy"
```
### Maintenance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc internals fsck && bootc internals cleanup && echo "Maintenance complete"
```
### Monitoring
```bash
#!/bin/bash
df -h /var/lib/bootc | tail -1 | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//'
```
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# bootc internals - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc internals` is a hidden command that provides internal-only operations for system maintenance, debugging, and integration with other tools. These commands are not intended for regular users but are essential for system administrators, developers, and automated tooling.
## Purpose
The internals commands serve several critical functions:
1. **System Maintenance**: Low-level system operations and cleanup
2. **Integration**: Proxy frontends for other tools and services
3. **Debugging**: Testing and diagnostic capabilities
4. **Development**: Internal tooling and schema generation
5. **Systemd Integration**: Generator and service management
## Command Structure
```rust
pub(crate) enum InternalsOpts {
SystemdGenerator { normal_dir, early_dir, late_dir },
FixupEtcFstab,
PrintJsonSchema { of: SchemaType },
Fsverity(FsverityOpts),
Fsck,
Cleanup,
Relabel { as_path, path },
OstreeExt { args },
Cfs { args },
OstreeContainer { args },
TestComposefs,
LoopbackCleanupHelper { device },
AllocateCleanupLoopback { file_path },
BootcInstallCompletion { sysroot, stateroot },
Reboot,
PublishRhsmFacts, // Feature-gated
DumpCliJson, // Feature-gated
DirDiff { pristine_etc, current_etc, new_etc, perform_merge },
}
```
## Core Commands
### 1. Systemd Generator
**Purpose**: Generate systemd units for bootc integration
**Usage**: `bootc internals systemd-generator <normal_dir> [early_dir] [late_dir]`
```rust
InternalsOpts::SystemdGenerator {
normal_dir: Utf8PathBuf,
early_dir: Option<Utf8PathBuf>,
late_dir: Option<Utf8PathBuf>,
} => {
let unit_dir = &Dir::open_ambient_dir(normal_dir, cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
crate::generator::generator(root, unit_dir)
}
```
**Functionality**:
- Generates systemd units for bootc services
- Handles fstab editing for composefs systems
- Creates bootc-fstab-edit.service when needed
- Integrates with systemd's generator system
**Implementation**:
```rust
pub(crate) fn fstab_generator_impl(root: &Dir, unit_dir: &Dir) -> Result<bool> {
// Check if system is ostree-booted
if !is_ostree_booted_in(root)? {
return Ok(false);
}
// Check /etc/fstab for anaconda stamp
if let Some(fd) = root.open_optional("etc/fstab")? {
let mut from_anaconda = false;
for line in fd.lines() {
let line = line?;
if line.contains(BOOTC_EDITED_STAMP) {
return Ok(false); // Already processed
}
if line.contains(FSTAB_ANACONDA_STAMP) {
from_anaconda = true;
}
}
if from_anaconda {
generate_fstab_editor(unit_dir)?;
return Ok(true);
}
}
Ok(false)
}
```
### 2. Filesystem Consistency Check (Fsck)
**Purpose**: Perform consistency checking on bootc systems
**Usage**: `bootc internals fsck`
```rust
InternalsOpts::Fsck => {
let sysroot = &get_storage().await?;
crate::fsck::fsck(&sysroot, std::io::stdout().lock()).await?;
Ok(())
}
```
**Functionality**:
- Validates OSTree repository integrity
- Checks composefs repository consistency
- Verifies deployment states
- Validates system configuration
**Implementation**:
```rust
pub async fn fsck(sysroot: &Storage, mut out: impl Write) -> Result<()> {
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let repo = ostree.repo();
// Run all registered fsck checks
for check in FSCK_CHECKS {
match check(sysroot).await {
Ok(Ok(())) => writeln!(out, "✓ {}", check.name())?,
Ok(Err(e)) => writeln!(out, "✗ {}: {}", check.name(), e)?,
Err(e) => writeln!(out, "✗ {}: {}", check.name(), e)?,
}
}
Ok(())
}
```
### 3. Cleanup Operations
**Purpose**: Perform cleanup actions on bootc systems
**Usage**: `bootc internals cleanup`
```rust
InternalsOpts::Cleanup => {
let sysroot = get_storage().await?;
crate::deploy::cleanup(&sysroot).await
}
```
**Functionality**:
- Remove old deployments
- Clean up unused container images
- Garbage collect OSTree repository
- Remove temporary files
### 4. Filesystem Verity (Fsverity)
**Purpose**: Manage fsverity integrity verification
**Usage**: `bootc internals fsverity <subcommand>`
```rust
pub(crate) enum FsverityOpts {
Measure { path: Utf8PathBuf },
Enable { path: Utf8PathBuf },
}
// Implementation
InternalsOpts::Fsverity(args) => match args {
FsverityOpts::Measure { path } => {
let fd = std::fs::File::open(&path)?;
let digest: fsverity::Sha256HashValue = fsverity::measure_verity(&fd)?;
println!("{}", digest.to_hex());
Ok(())
}
FsverityOpts::Enable { path } => {
let fd = std::fs::File::open(&path)?;
fsverity::enable_verity_raw::<fsverity::Sha256HashValue>(&fd)?;
Ok(())
}
}
```
**Subcommands**:
- **`measure`**: Calculate fsverity digest of a file
- **`enable`**: Enable fsverity verification on a file
### 5. Proxy Commands
#### OstreeExt Proxy
**Purpose**: Proxy frontend for `ostree-ext` CLI
**Usage**: `bootc internals ostree-ext [args...]`
```rust
InternalsOpts::OstreeExt { args } => {
ostree_ext::cli::run_from_iter(["ostree-ext".into()].into_iter().chain(args)).await
}
```
#### Cfs Proxy
**Purpose**: Proxy frontend for `cfsctl` CLI
**Usage**: `bootc internals cfs [args...]`
```rust
InternalsOpts::Cfs { args } => {
crate::cfsctl::run_from_iter(args.iter()).await
}
```
#### OstreeContainer Proxy
**Purpose**: Proxy frontend for legacy `ostree container` CLI
**Usage**: `bootc internals ostree-container [args...]`
```rust
InternalsOpts::OstreeContainer { args } => {
ostree_ext::cli::run_from_iter(
["ostree-ext".into(), "container".into()]
.into_iter()
.chain(args),
).await
}
```
### 6. System Maintenance
#### Fixup /etc/fstab
**Purpose**: Fix /etc/fstab for composefs systems
**Usage**: `bootc internals fixup-etc-fstab`
```rust
InternalsOpts::FixupEtcFstab => {
crate::deploy::fixup_etc_fstab(&root)
}
```
#### Relabel
**Purpose**: SELinux relabeling
**Usage**: `bootc internals relabel --as-path <path> <target_path>`
```rust
InternalsOpts::Relabel { as_path, path } => {
let root = &Dir::open_ambient_dir("/", cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
let path = path.strip_prefix("/")?;
let sepolicy = &ostree::SePolicy::new(&gio::File::for_path("/"), gio::Cancellable::NONE)?;
crate::lsm::relabel_recurse(root, path, as_path.as_deref(), sepolicy)?;
Ok(())
}
```
### 7. Testing and Development
#### Test Composefs
**Purpose**: Ensure composefs repository is initialized
**Usage**: `bootc internals test-composefs`
```rust
InternalsOpts::TestComposefs => {
let storage = get_storage().await?;
let cfs = storage.get_ensure_composefs()?;
let testdata = b"some test data";
let testdata_digest = openssl::sha::sha256(testdata);
let mut w = SplitStreamWriter::new(&cfs, None, Some(testdata_digest));
w.write_inline(testdata);
let object = cfs.write_stream(w, Some("testobject"))?.to_hex();
// Verify expected digest
assert_eq!(object, "expected_digest");
Ok(())
}
```
#### Loopback Device Management
**Purpose**: Manage loopback devices for testing
**Usage**:
- `bootc internals loopback-cleanup-helper --device <device>`
- `bootc internals allocate-cleanup-loopback --file-path <path>`
```rust
InternalsOpts::LoopbackCleanupHelper { device } => {
crate::blockdev::run_loopback_cleanup_helper(&device).await
}
InternalsOpts::AllocateCleanupLoopback { file_path: _ } => {
let temp_file = tempfile::NamedTempFile::new()?;
let temp_path = temp_file.path();
let loopback = crate::blockdev::LoopbackDevice::new(temp_path)?;
println!("Created loopback device: {}", loopback.path());
// Cleanup
drop(loopback);
println!("Successfully closed loopback device");
Ok(())
}
```
### 8. Installation Completion
**Purpose**: Complete installation from ostree-ext
**Usage**: `bootc internals bootc-install-completion --sysroot <path> --stateroot <name>`
```rust
InternalsOpts::BootcInstallCompletion { sysroot, stateroot } => {
let rootfs = &Dir::open_ambient_dir("/", cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
crate::install::completion::run_from_ostree(rootfs, &sysroot, &stateroot).await
}
```
### 9. System Operations
#### Reboot
**Purpose**: Initiate reboot (for testing)
**Usage**: `bootc internals reboot`
```rust
InternalsOpts::Reboot => {
crate::reboot::reboot()
}
```
#### Print JSON Schema
**Purpose**: Generate JSON schemas (for development)
**Usage**: `bootc internals print-json-schema --of <type>`
```rust
InternalsOpts::PrintJsonSchema { of } => {
let schema = match of {
SchemaType::Host => schema_for!(crate::spec::Host),
SchemaType::Progress => schema_for!(crate::progress_jsonl::Event),
};
let mut stdout = std::io::stdout().lock();
serde_json::to_writer_pretty(&mut stdout, &schema)?;
Ok(())
}
```
### 10. Feature-Gated Commands
#### RHSM Facts Publishing
**Purpose**: Publish subscription-manager facts
**Usage**: `bootc internals publish-rhsm-facts` (requires `rhsm` feature)
```rust
#[cfg(feature = "rhsm")]
InternalsOpts::PublishRhsmFacts => {
crate::rhsm::publish_facts(&root).await
}
```
#### CLI JSON Dump
**Purpose**: Dump CLI structure as JSON
**Usage**: `bootc internals dump-cli-json` (requires `docgen` feature)
```rust
#[cfg(feature = "docgen")]
InternalsOpts::DumpCliJson => {
use clap::CommandFactory;
let cmd = Opt::command();
let json = crate::cli_json::dump_cli_json(&cmd)?;
println!("{}", json);
Ok(())
}
```
### 11. Directory Diff Testing
**Purpose**: Test etc-diff/etc-merge functionality
**Usage**: `bootc internals dir-diff <pristine_etc> <current_etc> <new_etc> [--perform-merge]`
```rust
InternalsOpts::DirDiff {
pristine_etc,
current_etc,
new_etc,
perform_merge,
} => {
// Test 3-way merge functionality
let pristine_dir = Dir::open_ambient_dir(&pristine_etc, cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
let current_dir = Dir::open_ambient_dir(&current_etc, cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
let new_dir = Dir::open_ambient_dir(&new_etc, cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
let (pristine_files, current_files, new_files) =
traverse_etc(&pristine_dir, &current_dir, &new_dir)?;
if perform_merge {
let diff = compute_diff(&pristine_files, &current_files)?;
merge(&current_dir, &current_files, &new_dir, &new_files, diff)?;
}
Ok(())
}
```
## Architecture
### 1. Command Routing
The internals commands are routed through the main CLI dispatcher:
```rust
match opt {
Opt::Internals(opts) => match opts {
InternalsOpts::SystemdGenerator { ... } => { ... }
InternalsOpts::Fsck => { ... }
InternalsOpts::Cleanup => { ... }
// ... other commands
}
}
```
### 2. Error Handling
All internals commands use consistent error handling:
```rust
#[context("Operation name")]
pub(crate) fn operation() -> Result<()> {
// Implementation with proper error context
}
```
### 3. Integration Points
- **Systemd**: Generator integration for service management
- **OSTree**: Direct OSTree operations and repository management
- **Composefs**: Composefs repository operations
- **SELinux**: Security labeling and policy enforcement
- **Filesystem**: Low-level filesystem operations
## Security Considerations
### 1. Privilege Requirements
Most internals commands require root privileges:
```rust
pub(crate) fn require_root(is_container: bool) -> Result<()> {
ensure!(
rustix::process::getuid().is_root(),
if is_container {
"The user inside the container from which you are running this command must be root"
} else {
"This command must be executed as the root user"
}
);
Ok(())
}
```
### 2. Hidden Commands
All internals commands are hidden from help output:
```rust
#[clap(subcommand)]
#[clap(hide = true)]
Internals(InternalsOpts),
```
### 3. Internal Use Only
Commands are marked as internal-only and not intended for regular users.
## Performance Characteristics
### 1. Systemd Generator
- **Fast**: Minimal overhead during boot
- **Conditional**: Only runs when needed
- **Efficient**: Direct filesystem operations
### 2. Fsck Operations
- **Comprehensive**: Checks all system components
- **Parallel**: Can run multiple checks concurrently
- **Detailed**: Provides specific error information
### 3. Cleanup Operations
- **Safe**: Only removes confirmed unused data
- **Efficient**: Batch operations where possible
- **Atomic**: Operations are atomic where possible
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
#### Generator Not Running
```bash
# Check systemd generator status
systemctl status bootc-systemd-generator
# Check generator logs
journalctl -u bootc-systemd-generator
```
#### Fsck Failures
```bash
# Run fsck manually
bootc internals fsck
# Check specific components
bootc internals fsck --component ostree
```
#### Cleanup Issues
```bash
# Run cleanup manually
bootc internals cleanup
# Check storage usage
df -h /sysroot
```
### 2. Debug Commands
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc internals <command>
# Check system state
bootc status
# Verify system integrity
bootc internals fsck
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
- **Internal Only**: Don't use in production scripts
- **Root Required**: Always run as root
- **Testing**: Use in test environments first
- **Documentation**: Document any custom usage
### 2. Integration Patterns
- **Systemd**: Use generators for service integration
- **Monitoring**: Use fsck for health checks
- **Maintenance**: Use cleanup for storage management
- **Development**: Use test commands for validation
### 3. Error Handling
- **Logging**: Always check logs for errors
- **Recovery**: Have recovery procedures ready
- **Testing**: Test commands before production use
- **Monitoring**: Monitor system health after operations
This technical guide provides comprehensive understanding of the bootc internals system's architecture, implementation, and usage patterns.

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# bootc for Debian
Transactional, in-place operating system updates using OCI/Docker container images. bootc is the key component in a broader mission of bootable containers for Debian systems.
The original Docker container model of using "layers" to model applications has been extremely successful. This project aims to apply the same technique for bootable host systems - using standard OCI/Docker containers as a transport and delivery format for base operating system updates on Debian.
The container image includes a Linux kernel (in e.g. `/usr/lib/modules`), which is used to boot. At runtime on a target system, the base userspace is _not_ itself running in a container by default. For example, assuming systemd is in use, systemd acts as pid1 as usual - there's no "outer" process.
## Status
The CLI and API for bootc are now considered stable. Every existing Debian system can be upgraded in place seamlessly across any future changes.
However, the core underlying code uses the ostree project which has been powering stable operating system updates for many years. The stability here generally refers to the surface APIs, not the underlying logic.
## Debian Integration
bootc for Debian leverages the existing Debian package management system (`apt`) and integrates with Debian's traditional update mechanisms while providing the benefits of container-based OS updates. This allows Debian systems to benefit from:
- Atomic updates with rollback capability
- Container-based OS image management
- Simplified system maintenance and deployment
- Integration with existing Debian infrastructure
---
The Linux Foundation® (TLF) has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of TLF trademarks, see Trademark Usage.

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# bootc container lint - Comprehensive Guide
## Overview
`bootc container lint` is a static analysis tool that performs comprehensive checks on bootc-compatible container images during the build process. It validates that container images meet the requirements for successful bootc installation and runtime operation.
## Purpose
The lint tool serves several critical purposes:
1. **Build-time Validation**: Catch issues early in the container build process
2. **Compatibility Assurance**: Ensure images work correctly with bootc installation
3. **Best Practice Enforcement**: Promote proper container image construction
4. **Runtime Prevention**: Avoid installation failures and runtime issues
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc container lint [OPTIONS...]
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Lint current container image
bootc container lint
# Lint specific rootfs
bootc container lint --rootfs /path/to/rootfs
# List all available lints
bootc container lint --list
# Skip specific lints
bootc container lint --skip var-log --skip buildah-injected
# Make warnings fatal
bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
# Show full output (no truncation)
bootc container lint --no-truncate
```
## Lint Categories
### 1. Fatal Lints
These lints **must** pass for the container to be installable. Failure will prevent bootc installation.
#### var-run
**Purpose**: Ensures `/var/run` is a symlink to `/run`
**Check**: Verifies `/var/run` is not a physical directory
**Rationale**: `/var/run` should always be a symlink to `/run` for proper systemd operation
```bash
# This will fail:
mkdir -p /var/run
# This will pass:
ln -sf /run /var/run
```
#### etc-usretc
**Purpose**: Prevents both `/etc` and `/usr/etc` from existing
**Check**: Ensures only `/etc` exists in container images
**Rationale**: Having both causes undefined behavior; `/usr/etc` is a bootc implementation detail
```bash
# This will fail:
mkdir -p /etc /usr/etc
# This will pass:
mkdir -p /etc
# OR
mkdir -p /usr/etc
```
#### bootc-kargs
**Purpose**: Validates kernel argument configuration files
**Check**: Parses `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/*.toml` files for syntax errors
**Rationale**: Invalid kernel arguments will cause boot failures
```bash
# Valid kargs.d file:
echo '[kargs]
append = ["console=ttyS0", "quiet"]' > /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/99-console.toml
```
#### kernel
**Purpose**: Ensures exactly one kernel is present
**Check**: Validates only one `/usr/lib/modules/$kver` directory exists
**Rationale**: Multiple kernels cause ambiguity during boot
```bash
# This will fail:
mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/5.4.0 /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
# This will pass:
mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
```
#### utf8
**Purpose**: Ensures all filenames and symlink targets are UTF-8
**Check**: Recursively validates filesystem entries
**Rationale**: Non-UTF-8 names cause ostree backend failures
```bash
# This will fail:
touch "file\xffname"
# This will pass:
touch "filename"
```
#### api-base-directories
**Purpose**: Verifies required API directories exist
**Check**: Ensures `/dev`, `/proc`, `/sys`, `/run`, `/tmp`, `/var` exist as directories
**Rationale**: These are required by systemd and Linux standards
```bash
# Required directories:
mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
```
#### baseimage-root
**Purpose**: Validates bootc-specific root filesystem structure
**Check**: Ensures `/sysroot` exists and `/ostree` symlinks to `sysroot/ostree`
**Rationale**: Required for proper bootc operation
```bash
# Required structure:
mkdir -p /sysroot/ostree
ln -sf sysroot/ostree /ostree
```
### 2. Warning Lints
These lints indicate potential issues but don't prevent installation.
#### buildah-injected
**Purpose**: Detects empty files injected by container build systems
**Check**: Looks for empty `/etc/hostname` or `/etc/resolv.conf` files
**Rationale**: These files should contain actual content, not be empty placeholders
```bash
# This will warn:
touch /etc/hostname
# This will pass:
echo "myhostname" > /etc/hostname
```
#### baseimage-composefs
**Purpose**: Recommends enabling composefs for ostree
**Check**: Validates composefs configuration in `/usr/lib/ostree/prepare-root.conf`
**Rationale**: Composefs improves performance and security
```bash
# Enable composefs:
echo '[composefs]
enabled = true' > /usr/lib/ostree/prepare-root.conf
```
#### var-log
**Purpose**: Warns about non-empty log files in `/var/log`
**Check**: Identifies regular files with content in `/var/log`
**Rationale**: Log files should be generated at runtime, not shipped in images
```bash
# This will warn:
echo "log content" > /var/log/app.log
# This will pass:
mkdir -p /var/log
# OR
ln -sf /dev/null /var/log/app.log
```
#### var-tmpfiles
**Purpose**: Checks for missing systemd tmpfiles.d entries
**Check**: Validates `/var` content has corresponding tmpfiles.d configuration
**Rationale**: Ensures proper initialization across upgrades
```bash
# Create tmpfiles.d entry:
echo 'd /var/log/app 0755 root root -' > /usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/app.conf
```
#### sysusers
**Purpose**: Validates user/group definitions have systemd sysusers.d entries
**Check**: Ensures `/etc/passwd` and `/etc/group` entries have corresponding sysusers.d files
**Rationale**: Prevents user/group drift across upgrades
```bash
# Create sysusers.d entry:
echo 'u app 1000 "Application User"' > /usr/lib/sysusers.d/app.conf
```
#### nonempty-boot
**Purpose**: Warns about content in `/boot` directory
**Check**: Ensures `/boot` is empty in container images
**Rationale**: Kernel content should be in `/usr/lib/modules`, not `/boot`
```bash
# This will warn:
echo "content" > /boot/somefile
# This will pass:
mkdir -p /boot
# Keep /boot empty
```
## Integration with Container Builds
### Dockerfile Integration
```dockerfile
FROM debian:forky-slim
# Install bootc
RUN apt update && apt install -y bootc && apt clean
# ... your container setup ...
# Lint the container image
RUN bootc container lint
# Continue with build...
```
### Podman Build Integration
```bash
# Build with linting
podman build --tag my-bootc-image .
# Or run lint separately
podman run --rm my-bootc-image bootc container lint
```
### CI/CD Integration
```yaml
# GitHub Actions example
- name: Lint bootc container
run: |
podman run --rm ${{ matrix.image }} bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
```
## Advanced Usage
### Custom Root Filesystem
```bash
# Lint specific rootfs
bootc container lint --rootfs /path/to/rootfs
```
### Selective Linting
```bash
# Skip specific lints
bootc container lint --skip var-log --skip buildah-injected
# List available lints
bootc container lint --list
```
### Warning Management
```bash
# Make warnings fatal (fail build on warnings)
bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
# Allow warnings but show full output
bootc container lint --no-truncate
```
## Common Issues and Solutions
### 1. /var/run Directory Issue
**Problem**: `/var/run` exists as a directory instead of symlink
**Solution**:
```bash
rm -rf /var/run
ln -sf /run /var/run
```
### 2. Both /etc and /usr/etc Exist
**Problem**: Container has both directories
**Solution**:
```bash
# Choose one approach:
# Option 1: Use /etc only
rm -rf /usr/etc
# Option 2: Use /usr/etc only (not recommended)
rm -rf /etc
```
### 3. Multiple Kernels
**Problem**: Multiple kernel versions present
**Solution**:
```bash
# Keep only one kernel
rm -rf /usr/lib/modules/5.4.0
# Keep /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
```
### 4. Non-UTF-8 Filenames
**Problem**: Files with non-UTF-8 names
**Solution**:
```bash
# Find and rename files
find / -name "*" -print0 | xargs -0 -I {} sh -c 'echo "Found: {}"'
# Rename problematic files
```
### 5. Missing API Directories
**Problem**: Required directories missing
**Solution**:
```bash
mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Container Image Construction
- Use minimal base images
- Install only necessary packages
- Clean up package caches
- Avoid creating log files
- Use symlinks for `/var/run`
### 2. User and Group Management
- Use systemd sysusers.d for user/group definitions
- Avoid direct `/etc/passwd` modifications
- Use `DynamicUser=yes` in systemd services when possible
### 3. Filesystem Organization
- Keep `/boot` empty
- Use `/usr/lib/modules` for kernel content
- Place configuration in `/usr` when possible
- Use tmpfiles.d for runtime directory creation
### 4. Build Process
- Run lint early in build process
- Use `--fatal-warnings` in CI/CD
- Fix issues immediately
- Test with actual bootc installation
## Troubleshooting
### Debug Mode
```bash
# Enable debug output
RUST_LOG=debug bootc container lint
```
### Verbose Output
```bash
# Show all issues without truncation
bootc container lint --no-truncate
```
### Specific Lint Testing
```bash
# Test specific lint
bootc container lint --skip $(bootc container lint --list | grep -v var-run | awk '{print $1}' | tr '\n' ' ')
```
## Integration with Other Tools
### Pre-commit Hooks
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# .git/hooks/pre-commit
podman run --rm -v $(pwd):/workspace my-bootc-image bootc container lint --rootfs /workspace
```
### Makefile Integration
```makefile
lint:
podman run --rm $(IMAGE) bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
build: lint
podman build --tag $(IMAGE) .
```
### Docker Compose
```yaml
version: '3'
services:
lint:
image: my-bootc-image
command: bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
volumes:
- .:/workspace
working_dir: /workspace
```
## Performance Considerations
- Lint runs are relatively fast
- Recursive checks (like UTF-8) may take longer on large filesystems
- Use `--skip` to exclude expensive checks during development
- Run full lint in CI/CD pipelines
## Future Enhancements
- Additional security checks
- Performance optimization suggestions
- Integration with more container runtimes
- Enhanced reporting formats
- Custom lint rule support
---
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# bootc container lint - Examples and Troubleshooting
## Practical Examples
### 1. Basic Container Image Linting
#### Minimal Working Example
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install bootc
RUN apt update && apt install -y bootc && apt clean
# Create required API directories
RUN mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
# Create proper /var/run symlink
RUN ln -sf /run /var/run
# Create /sysroot and /ostree structure
RUN mkdir -p /sysroot/ostree && ln -sf sysroot/ostree /ostree
# Create kernel structure
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0 && \
echo "kernel" > /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0/vmlinuz
# Create empty /boot directory
RUN mkdir -p /boot
# Lint the container
RUN bootc container lint
```
#### Common Issues and Fixes
**Issue**: `/var/run` is a directory instead of symlink
```bash
# Problem
mkdir -p /var/run
# Fix
rm -rf /var/run
ln -sf /run /var/run
```
**Issue**: Both `/etc` and `/usr/etc` exist
```bash
# Problem
mkdir -p /etc /usr/etc
# Fix (choose one)
rm -rf /usr/etc # Keep /etc
# OR
rm -rf /etc # Keep /usr/etc (not recommended)
```
**Issue**: Multiple kernels present
```bash
# Problem
mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/5.4.0 /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
# Fix
rm -rf /usr/lib/modules/5.4.0 # Keep only one
```
### 2. Advanced Container Configuration
#### Complete bootc-compatible Image
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install bootc and dependencies
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y bootc ostree systemd && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Create required API directories
RUN mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
# Fix /var/run symlink
RUN ln -sf /run /var/run
# Create bootc-specific structure
RUN mkdir -p /sysroot/ostree && \
ln -sf sysroot/ostree /ostree
# Create kernel structure
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0 && \
echo "kernel" > /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0/vmlinuz && \
echo "initramfs" > /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0/initramfs.img
# Create empty /boot directory
RUN mkdir -p /boot
# Configure composefs
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/ostree && \
echo '[composefs]\nenabled = true' > /usr/lib/ostree/prepare-root.conf
# Configure kernel arguments
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d && \
echo '[kargs]\nappend = ["console=ttyS0", "quiet"]' > /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/99-console.toml
# Create systemd sysusers.d entries
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/sysusers.d && \
echo 'u app 1000 "Application User"' > /usr/lib/sysusers.d/app.conf
# Create tmpfiles.d entries
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/tmpfiles.d && \
echo 'd /var/log/app 0755 app app -' > /usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/app.conf
# Lint the container
RUN bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
```
### 3. CI/CD Integration Examples
#### GitHub Actions
```yaml
name: Build and Lint bootc Image
on:
push:
branches: [main]
pull_request:
branches: [main]
jobs:
build-and-lint:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Build container image
run: |
podman build --tag my-bootc-image .
- name: Lint container image
run: |
podman run --rm my-bootc-image bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
- name: Test installation
run: |
podman run --rm --privileged my-bootc-image bootc install to-disk /dev/loop0
```
#### GitLab CI
```yaml
stages:
- build
- lint
- test
build:
stage: build
script:
- podman build --tag $CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE:$CI_COMMIT_SHA .
- podman push $CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE:$CI_COMMIT_SHA
lint:
stage: lint
script:
- podman run --rm $CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE:$CI_COMMIT_SHA bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
test:
stage: test
script:
- podman run --rm --privileged $CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE:$CI_COMMIT_SHA bootc install to-disk /dev/loop0
```
#### Jenkins Pipeline
```groovy
pipeline {
agent any
stages {
stage('Build') {
steps {
sh 'podman build --tag my-bootc-image .'
}
}
stage('Lint') {
steps {
sh 'podman run --rm my-bootc-image bootc container lint --fatal-warnings'
}
}
stage('Test') {
steps {
sh 'podman run --rm --privileged my-bootc-image bootc install to-disk /dev/loop0'
}
}
}
}
```
### 4. Development Workflow Examples
#### Pre-commit Hook
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# .git/hooks/pre-commit
echo "Running bootc container lint..."
# Build the image
podman build --tag temp-bootc-image . || exit 1
# Run lint
podman run --rm temp-bootc-image bootc container lint --fatal-warnings || {
echo "Lint failed. Please fix issues before committing."
podman rmi temp-bootc-image
exit 1
}
# Clean up
podman rmi temp-bootc-image
echo "Lint passed!"
```
#### Makefile Integration
```makefile
.PHONY: build lint test clean
IMAGE_NAME = my-bootc-image
IMAGE_TAG = latest
build:
podman build --tag $(IMAGE_NAME):$(IMAGE_TAG) .
lint: build
podman run --rm $(IMAGE_NAME):$(IMAGE_TAG) bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
test: lint
podman run --rm --privileged $(IMAGE_NAME):$(IMAGE_TAG) bootc install to-disk /dev/loop0
clean:
podman rmi $(IMAGE_NAME):$(IMAGE_TAG) || true
all: test
```
#### Docker Compose
```yaml
version: '3.8'
services:
build:
build: .
image: my-bootc-image:latest
lint:
image: my-bootc-image:latest
command: bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
depends_on:
- build
test:
image: my-bootc-image:latest
command: bootc install to-disk /dev/loop0
privileged: true
depends_on:
- lint
```
## Troubleshooting Guide
### 1. Common Error Messages
#### "Failed lint: var-run: Not a symlink: var/run"
**Problem**: `/var/run` exists as a directory instead of symlink
**Solution**:
```bash
# Remove directory and create symlink
rm -rf /var/run
ln -sf /run /var/run
```
**Dockerfile Fix**:
```dockerfile
RUN rm -rf /var/run && ln -sf /run /var/run
```
#### "Failed lint: etc-usretc: Found /usr/etc - this is a bootc implementation detail"
**Problem**: Both `/etc` and `/usr/etc` exist
**Solution**:
```bash
# Choose one approach
rm -rf /usr/etc # Keep /etc (recommended)
# OR
rm -rf /etc # Keep /usr/etc (not recommended)
```
**Dockerfile Fix**:
```dockerfile
RUN rm -rf /usr/etc # Keep /etc only
```
#### "Failed lint: kernel: Multiple kernels found"
**Problem**: Multiple kernel versions present
**Solution**:
```bash
# Keep only one kernel version
rm -rf /usr/lib/modules/5.4.0
# Keep /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
```
**Dockerfile Fix**:
```dockerfile
RUN rm -rf /usr/lib/modules/5.4.0 # Keep only 6.1.0
```
#### "Failed lint: utf8: Found non-utf8 filename"
**Problem**: Files with non-UTF-8 names
**Solution**:
```bash
# Find and rename problematic files
find / -name "*" -print0 | xargs -0 -I {} sh -c 'echo "Checking: {}"'
# Rename files with non-UTF-8 names
```
**Prevention**:
```dockerfile
# Use UTF-8 locale
ENV LANG=C.UTF-8
ENV LC_ALL=C.UTF-8
```
#### "Failed lint: api-base-directories: Missing API filesystem base directory"
**Problem**: Required directories missing
**Solution**:
```bash
# Create all required directories
mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
```
**Dockerfile Fix**:
```dockerfile
RUN mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
```
### 2. Warning Messages
#### "Lint warning: buildah-injected: /etc/hostname is an empty file"
**Problem**: Empty files injected by build system
**Solution**:
```bash
# Remove empty files or add content
rm /etc/hostname
# OR
echo "myhostname" > /etc/hostname
```
**Dockerfile Fix**:
```dockerfile
RUN rm -f /etc/hostname /etc/resolv.conf
```
#### "Lint warning: var-log: Found non-empty logfiles"
**Problem**: Log files in container image
**Solution**:
```bash
# Remove log files
rm -rf /var/log/*
# OR create symlinks to /dev/null
ln -sf /dev/null /var/log/app.log
```
**Dockerfile Fix**:
```dockerfile
RUN rm -rf /var/log/* && \
mkdir -p /var/log && \
ln -sf /dev/null /var/log/app.log
```
#### "Lint warning: nonempty-boot: Found non-empty /boot"
**Problem**: Content in `/boot` directory
**Solution**:
```bash
# Remove content from /boot
rm -rf /boot/*
# Keep /boot empty
```
**Dockerfile Fix**:
```dockerfile
RUN rm -rf /boot/* && mkdir -p /boot
```
### 3. Debugging Techniques
#### Enable Debug Output
```bash
# Enable detailed logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc container lint
# Show all issues without truncation
bootc container lint --no-truncate
# List all available lints
bootc container lint --list
```
#### Test Specific Lints
```bash
# Test only fatal lints
bootc container lint --skip var-log --skip buildah-injected --skip baseimage-composefs --skip var-tmpfiles --skip sysusers --skip nonempty-boot
# Test only warning lints
bootc container lint --skip var-run --skip etc-usretc --skip bootc-kargs --skip kernel --skip utf8 --skip api-base-directories --skip baseimage-root
```
#### Inspect Container Structure
```bash
# Explore container filesystem
podman run --rm -it my-image bash
# Check specific directories
ls -la /var/run
ls -la /etc /usr/etc
ls -la /usr/lib/modules/
ls -la /boot
```
### 4. Performance Optimization
#### Skip Expensive Lints During Development
```bash
# Skip recursive UTF-8 check during development
bootc container lint --skip utf8
# Skip all warning lints
bootc container lint --skip var-log --skip buildah-injected --skip baseimage-composefs --skip var-tmpfiles --skip sysusers --skip nonempty-boot
```
#### Use Faster Base Images
```dockerfile
# Use minimal base image
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Avoid unnecessary packages
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y --no-install-recommends bootc && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
```
### 5. Integration Issues
#### Container Runtime Compatibility
**Problem**: Lint fails in different container runtime
**Solution**:
```bash
# Use podman (recommended)
podman run --rm my-image bootc container lint
# Use docker with proper flags
docker run --rm my-image bootc container lint
```
#### Build Context Issues
**Problem**: Lint fails due to build context
**Solution**:
```dockerfile
# Ensure proper working directory
WORKDIR /
# Copy files explicitly
COPY . /workspace
WORKDIR /workspace
```
#### Permission Issues
**Problem**: Permission denied errors
**Solution**:
```bash
# Run with proper permissions
podman run --rm --user root my-image bootc container lint
# Or fix permissions in container
RUN chmod -R 755 /usr/lib/bootc
```
### 6. Advanced Troubleshooting
#### Custom Lint Configuration
```bash
# Create custom lint script
#!/bin/bash
set -e
echo "Running custom lint checks..."
# Run specific lints
bootc container lint --skip utf8 --skip var-log
# Additional custom checks
if [ -f /etc/hostname ]; then
echo "Warning: /etc/hostname should not exist in container"
fi
echo "Custom lint checks passed!"
```
#### Lint Result Analysis
```bash
# Capture lint output for analysis
bootc container lint --no-truncate > lint-results.txt 2>&1
# Analyze results
grep "Failed lint" lint-results.txt
grep "Lint warning" lint-results.txt
```
#### Automated Fixes
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Auto-fix common issues
echo "Fixing common bootc lint issues..."
# Fix /var/run
if [ -d /var/run ] && [ ! -L /var/run ]; then
echo "Fixing /var/run symlink..."
rm -rf /var/run
ln -sf /run /var/run
fi
# Fix /usr/etc
if [ -d /usr/etc ] && [ -d /etc ]; then
echo "Removing /usr/etc (keeping /etc)..."
rm -rf /usr/etc
fi
# Fix /boot
if [ -d /boot ] && [ "$(ls -A /boot)" ]; then
echo "Clearing /boot directory..."
rm -rf /boot/*
fi
# Fix log files
if [ -d /var/log ] && [ "$(ls -A /var/log)" ]; then
echo "Clearing log files..."
rm -rf /var/log/*
fi
echo "Auto-fix completed!"
```
This comprehensive examples and troubleshooting guide provides practical solutions for common bootc lint issues and integration patterns.

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# bootc container lint - Quick Reference
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc container lint [OPTIONS...]
```
## Common Options
| Option | Description | Example |
|--------|-------------|---------|
| `--rootfs` | Specify root filesystem path | `--rootfs /path/to/rootfs` |
| `--fatal-warnings` | Treat warnings as fatal errors | `--fatal-warnings` |
| `--list` | List all available lints | `--list` |
| `--skip` | Skip specific lints | `--skip var-log --skip buildah-injected` |
| `--no-truncate` | Show full output (no truncation) | `--no-truncate` |
## Fatal Lints (Must Pass)
| Lint | Purpose | Fix |
|------|---------|-----|
| `var-run` | `/var/run` must be symlink to `/run` | `ln -sf /run /var/run` |
| `etc-usretc` | Only `/etc` OR `/usr/etc` (not both) | `rm -rf /usr/etc` |
| `bootc-kargs` | Valid kernel args in `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/` | Fix TOML syntax |
| `kernel` | Exactly one kernel in `/usr/lib/modules/` | `rm -rf /usr/lib/modules/5.4.0` |
| `utf8` | All filenames must be UTF-8 | Rename non-UTF-8 files |
| `api-base-directories` | Required dirs: `/dev`, `/proc`, `/sys`, `/run`, `/tmp`, `/var` | `mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var` |
| `baseimage-root` | Required: `/sysroot`, `/ostree -> sysroot/ostree` | `mkdir -p /sysroot/ostree && ln -sf sysroot/ostree /ostree` |
## Warning Lints (Recommended)
| Lint | Purpose | Fix |
|------|---------|-----|
| `buildah-injected` | No empty `/etc/hostname` or `/etc/resolv.conf` | `rm /etc/hostname /etc/resolv.conf` |
| `baseimage-composefs` | Enable composefs in ostree | `echo '[composefs]\nenabled = true' > /usr/lib/ostree/prepare-root.conf` |
| `var-log` | No log files in `/var/log` | `rm -rf /var/log/*` |
| `var-tmpfiles` | `/var` content needs tmpfiles.d entries | Create `/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/*.conf` |
| `sysusers` | Users/groups need sysusers.d entries | Create `/usr/lib/sysusers.d/*.conf` |
| `nonempty-boot` | `/boot` should be empty | `rm -rf /boot/*` |
## Quick Fixes
### Fix Common Issues
```bash
# Fix /var/run
rm -rf /var/run && ln -sf /run /var/run
# Fix /usr/etc
rm -rf /usr/etc
# Fix /boot
rm -rf /boot/* && mkdir -p /boot
# Fix log files
rm -rf /var/log/*
# Fix empty files
rm -f /etc/hostname /etc/resolv.conf
```
### Create Required Structure
```bash
# API directories
mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
# bootc structure
mkdir -p /sysroot/ostree
ln -sf sysroot/ostree /ostree
# Kernel structure
mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
echo "kernel" > /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0/vmlinuz
# Empty /boot
mkdir -p /boot
```
## Dockerfile Examples
### Minimal Working Container
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install bootc
RUN apt update && apt install -y bootc && apt clean
# Fix common issues
RUN rm -rf /var/run && ln -sf /run /var/run
RUN rm -rf /usr/etc
RUN rm -rf /boot/* && mkdir -p /boot
RUN rm -rf /var/log/*
# Create required structure
RUN mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
RUN mkdir -p /sysroot/ostree && ln -sf sysroot/ostree /ostree
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
RUN echo "kernel" > /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0/vmlinuz
# Lint
RUN bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
```
### Complete bootc Image
```dockerfile
FROM debian:bookworm-slim
# Install dependencies
RUN apt update && \
apt install -y bootc ostree systemd && \
apt clean && \
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
# Fix common issues
RUN rm -rf /var/run && ln -sf /run /var/run
RUN rm -rf /usr/etc
RUN rm -rf /boot/* && mkdir -p /boot
RUN rm -rf /var/log/*
# Create required structure
RUN mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var
RUN mkdir -p /sysroot/ostree && ln -sf sysroot/ostree /ostree
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0
RUN echo "kernel" > /usr/lib/modules/6.1.0/vmlinuz
# Configure composefs
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/ostree && \
echo '[composefs]\nenabled = true' > /usr/lib/ostree/prepare-root.conf
# Configure kernel args
RUN mkdir -p /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d && \
echo '[kargs]\nappend = ["console=ttyS0", "quiet"]' > /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/99-console.toml
# Lint
RUN bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
```
## CI/CD Integration
### GitHub Actions
```yaml
- name: Lint bootc container
run: podman run --rm ${{ matrix.image }} bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
```
### GitLab CI
```yaml
lint:
script:
- podman run --rm $CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE:$CI_COMMIT_SHA bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
```
### Jenkins
```groovy
stage('Lint') {
steps {
sh 'podman run --rm my-image bootc container lint --fatal-warnings'
}
}
```
## Common Commands
```bash
# Basic lint
bootc container lint
# Lint with warnings as fatal
bootc container lint --fatal-warnings
# Lint specific rootfs
bootc container lint --rootfs /path/to/rootfs
# Skip specific lints
bootc container lint --skip var-log --skip buildah-injected
# Show all issues
bootc container lint --no-truncate
# List available lints
bootc container lint --list
# Debug mode
RUST_LOG=debug bootc container lint
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Errors
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|-------|-------|-----|
| `Not a symlink: var/run` | `/var/run` is directory | `ln -sf /run /var/run` |
| `Found /usr/etc` | Both `/etc` and `/usr/etc` exist | `rm -rf /usr/etc` |
| `Multiple kernels found` | Multiple kernel versions | Keep only one |
| `Found non-utf8 filename` | Non-UTF-8 filenames | Rename files |
| `Missing API filesystem base directory` | Missing required dirs | `mkdir -p /dev /proc /sys /run /tmp /var` |
### Debug Commands
```bash
# Check container structure
podman run --rm -it my-image bash
ls -la /var/run
ls -la /etc /usr/etc
ls -la /usr/lib/modules/
ls -la /boot
# Test specific lints
bootc container lint --skip utf8 --skip var-log
# Show full output
bootc container lint --no-truncate
```
## Best Practices
1. **Run lint early** in build process
2. **Use `--fatal-warnings`** in CI/CD
3. **Fix issues immediately** when found
4. **Test with actual bootc installation**
5. **Use minimal base images**
6. **Clean up package caches**
7. **Avoid creating log files**
8. **Use symlinks for `/var/run`**
## File Locations
| Purpose | Location |
|---------|----------|
| Kernel args | `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/*.toml` |
| Composefs config | `/usr/lib/ostree/prepare-root.conf` |
| Sysusers config | `/usr/lib/sysusers.d/*.conf` |
| Tmpfiles config | `/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/*.conf` |
| Kernel files | `/usr/lib/modules/$kver/vmlinuz` |
| Initramfs | `/usr/lib/modules/$kver/initramfs.img` |

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# bootc container lint - Technical Reference
## Architecture Overview
The bootc lint system is built on a distributed slice architecture using the `linkme` crate, allowing for modular lint registration and execution. The system supports both regular and recursive lints, with configurable execution and output formatting.
## Core Components
### 1. Lint Registration System
```rust
// From lints.rs:86-87
#[distributed_slice]
pub(crate) static LINTS: [Lint];
```
**Purpose**: Central registry for all lint checks
**Implementation**: Uses `linkme` distributed slices for automatic registration
**Benefits**: Modular design, easy addition of new lints
### 2. Lint Types
#### Fatal Lints
```rust
// From lints.rs:92-98
enum LintType {
Fatal, // Must pass for installation
Warning, // Recommended but not required
}
```
**Fatal Lints**: Prevent bootc installation if they fail
**Warning Lints**: Show warnings but allow installation to proceed
### 3. Root Type Classification
```rust
// From lints.rs:106-111
enum RootType {
Running, // Running system root
Alternative, // Alternative/container root
}
```
**Running**: Lints that apply to running systems
**Alternative**: Lints that apply to container images
## Lint Execution Engine
### 1. Execution Flow
```rust
// From lints.rs:254-364
fn lint_inner<'skip>(
root: &Dir,
root_type: RootType,
config: &LintExecutionConfig,
skip: impl IntoIterator<Item = &'skip str>,
mut output: impl std::io::Write,
) -> Result<LintExecutionResult>
```
**Process**:
1. Filter applicable lints based on root type
2. Separate regular and recursive lints
3. Execute regular lints
4. Execute recursive lints via filesystem walk
5. Collect and report results
### 2. Recursive Lint Execution
```rust
// From lints.rs:295-328
root.walk(
&WalkConfiguration::default()
.noxdev()
.path_base(Path::new("/")),
|e| -> std::io::Result<_> {
// Execute recursive lints on each filesystem entry
},
)?;
```
**Features**:
- Filesystem traversal with `noxdev` (no cross-device)
- Early termination on first error
- Efficient processing of large filesystems
### 3. Output Formatting
```rust
// From lints.rs:200-235
fn format_items<T>(
config: &LintExecutionConfig,
header: &str,
items: impl Iterator<Item = T>,
o: &mut String,
) -> Result<()>
```
**Features**:
- Configurable truncation (default: 5 items)
- Consistent formatting across lints
- Support for custom display implementations
## Individual Lint Implementations
### 1. var-run Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:397-410
static LINT_VAR_RUN: Lint = Lint::new_fatal(
"var-run",
"Check for /var/run being a physical directory; this is always a bug.",
check_var_run,
);
```
**Purpose**: Ensures `/var/run` is a symlink to `/run`
**Check**: Validates symlink existence and target
**Rationale**: Required for proper systemd operation
### 2. etc-usretc Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:435-458
static LINT_ETC_USRUSETC: Lint = Lint::new_fatal(
"etc-usretc",
"Verify that only one of /etc or /usr/etc exist...",
check_usretc,
);
```
**Purpose**: Prevents both `/etc` and `/usr/etc` from existing
**Check**: Validates mutual exclusivity
**Rationale**: `/usr/etc` is a bootc implementation detail
### 3. bootc-kargs Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:461-471
static LINT_KARGS: Lint = Lint::new_fatal(
"bootc-kargs",
"Verify syntax of /usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d.",
check_parse_kargs,
);
```
**Purpose**: Validates kernel argument configuration
**Check**: Parses TOML files in `/usr/lib/bootc/kargs.d/`
**Integration**: Uses `crate::bootc_kargs::get_kargs_in_root`
### 4. kernel Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:473-486
static LINT_KERNEL: Lint = Lint::new_fatal(
"kernel",
"Check for multiple kernels...",
check_kernel,
);
```
**Purpose**: Ensures exactly one kernel is present
**Check**: Validates `/usr/lib/modules/$kver` directories
**Integration**: Uses `ostree_ext::bootabletree::find_kernel_dir_fs`
### 5. utf8 Lint (Recursive)
```rust
// From lints.rs:489-522
static LINT_UTF8: Lint = Lint {
name: "utf8",
description: "Check for non-UTF8 filenames...",
ty: LintType::Fatal,
root_type: None,
f: LintFnTy::Recursive(check_utf8),
};
```
**Purpose**: Ensures all filenames and symlink targets are UTF-8
**Check**: Recursively validates filesystem entries
**Features**: Handles symlinks, broken links, and special cases
### 6. api-base-directories Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:535-558
static LINT_API_DIRS: Lint = Lint::new_fatal(
"api-base-directories",
"Verify that expected base API directories exist...",
check_api_dirs,
);
```
**Purpose**: Validates required systemd API directories
**Check**: Ensures `/dev`, `/proc`, `/sys`, `/run`, `/tmp`, `/var` exist
**Rationale**: Required by systemd and Linux standards
### 7. baseimage-root Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:610-632
static LINT_BASEIMAGE_ROOT: Lint = Lint::new_fatal(
"baseimage-root",
"Check that expected files are present in the root...",
check_baseimage_root,
);
```
**Purpose**: Validates bootc-specific root structure
**Check**: Ensures `/sysroot` exists and `/ostree` symlinks correctly
**Integration**: Checks embedded documentation for consistency
## Warning Lints
### 1. buildah-injected Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:412-433
static LINT_BUILDAH_INJECTED: Lint = Lint::new_warning(
"buildah-injected",
"Check for an invalid /etc/hostname or /etc/resolv.conf...",
check_buildah_injected,
)
.set_root_type(RootType::Alternative);
```
**Purpose**: Detects empty files injected by build systems
**Check**: Looks for empty `/etc/hostname` or `/etc/resolv.conf`
**Scope**: Only applies to alternative roots (container images)
### 2. baseimage-composefs Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:560-581
static LINT_COMPOSEFS: Lint = Lint::new_warning(
"baseimage-composefs",
"Check that composefs is enabled for ostree...",
check_composefs,
);
```
**Purpose**: Recommends composefs for ostree
**Check**: Validates composefs configuration
**Integration**: Uses `ostree_prepareroot` for configuration parsing
### 3. var-log Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:656-682
static LINT_VARLOG: Lint = Lint::new_warning(
"var-log",
"Check for non-empty regular files in /var/log...",
check_varlog,
);
```
**Purpose**: Warns about log files in container images
**Check**: Identifies non-empty files in `/var/log`
**Features**: Recursive directory scanning with size checking
### 4. var-tmpfiles Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:684-712
static LINT_VAR_TMPFILES: Lint = Lint::new_warning(
"var-tmpfiles",
"Check for content in /var that does not have corresponding systemd tmpfiles.d entries...",
check_var_tmpfiles,
)
.set_root_type(RootType::Running);
```
**Purpose**: Validates tmpfiles.d configuration
**Check**: Ensures `/var` content has corresponding tmpfiles.d entries
**Scope**: Only applies to running systems
**Integration**: Uses `bootc_tmpfiles` crate
### 5. sysusers Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:714-743
static LINT_SYSUSERS: Lint = Lint::new_warning(
"sysusers",
"Check for users in /etc/passwd and groups in /etc/group...",
check_sysusers,
);
```
**Purpose**: Validates user/group definitions
**Check**: Ensures sysusers.d entries exist for passwd/group entries
**Integration**: Uses `bootc_sysusers` crate
### 6. nonempty-boot Lint
```rust
// From lints.rs:745-773
static LINT_NONEMPTY_BOOT: Lint = Lint::new_warning(
"nonempty-boot",
"The /boot directory should be present, but empty...",
check_boot,
);
```
**Purpose**: Warns about content in `/boot` directory
**Check**: Ensures `/boot` is empty in container images
**Rationale**: Kernel content should be in `/usr/lib/modules`
## Configuration and Options
### 1. LintExecutionConfig
```rust
// From lints.rs:69-72
struct LintExecutionConfig {
no_truncate: bool,
}
```
**no_truncate**: Controls output truncation (default: false, shows 5 items)
### 2. WarningDisposition
```rust
// From lints.rs:101-104
enum WarningDisposition {
AllowWarnings, // Warnings don't fail the build
FatalWarnings, // Warnings are treated as fatal
}
```
**Purpose**: Controls how warnings are handled
**Default**: AllowWarnings
### 3. RootType
```rust
// From lints.rs:106-111
enum RootType {
Running, // Running system root
Alternative, // Alternative/container root
}
```
**Purpose**: Determines which lints apply to which root types
**Filtering**: Lints can be restricted to specific root types
## Error Handling
### 1. LintError Type
```rust
// From lints.rs:38-67
struct LintError(String);
impl std::fmt::Display for LintError {
fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
f.write_str(&self.0)
}
}
```
**Purpose**: Represents lint failures
**Features**: Custom display implementation for formatted output
### 2. Result Types
```rust
// From lints.rs:44
type LintResult = Result<std::result::Result<(), LintError>>;
```
**Outer Result**: Runtime errors (file system issues, etc.)
**Inner Result**: Lint success/failure
**Pattern**: `Ok(Ok(()))` = success, `Ok(Err(LintError))` = lint failure
### 3. Error Reporting
```rust
// From lints.rs:340-356
if let Err(e) = r {
match lint.ty {
LintType::Fatal => {
writeln!(output, "Failed lint: {name}: {e}")?;
fatal += 1;
}
LintType::Warning => {
writeln!(output, "Lint warning: {name}: {e}")?;
warnings += 1;
}
}
}
```
**Format**: Consistent error message formatting
**Categorization**: Separate handling for fatal vs warning errors
## Performance Optimizations
### 1. Early Termination
```rust
// From lints.rs:300-303
if recursive_lints.is_empty() {
return Ok(ControlFlow::Break(()));
}
```
**Feature**: Stops processing when no recursive lints remain
**Benefit**: Avoids unnecessary filesystem traversal
### 2. Lint Filtering
```rust
// From lints.rs:265-275
let (mut applicable_lints, skipped_lints): (Vec<_>, Vec<_>) = LINTS.iter().partition(|lint| {
if skip.contains(lint.name) {
return false;
}
if let Some(lint_root_type) = lint.root_type {
if lint_root_type != root_type {
return false;
}
}
true
});
```
**Feature**: Only runs applicable lints
**Benefit**: Reduces execution time for irrelevant checks
### 3. Output Truncation
```rust
// From lints.rs:221-233
if config.no_truncate {
// Show all items
} else {
// Show limited items with count
if rest > 0 {
writeln!(o, " ...and {rest} more")?;
}
}
```
**Feature**: Configurable output length
**Default**: 5 items per lint
**Benefit**: Prevents overwhelming output for large issues
## Testing Framework
### 1. Test Fixtures
```rust
// From lints.rs:788-814
fn passing_fixture() -> Result<cap_std_ext::cap_tempfile::TempDir> {
let root = cap_std_ext::cap_tempfile::tempdir(cap_std::ambient_authority())?;
for d in API_DIRS {
root.create_dir(d)?;
}
// ... setup valid filesystem structure
Ok(root)
}
```
**Purpose**: Creates test filesystems for lint validation
**Features**: Both passing and failing test cases
### 2. Individual Lint Tests
```rust
// From lints.rs:816-828
#[test]
fn test_var_run() -> Result<()> {
let root = &fixture()?;
let config = &LintExecutionConfig::default();
// Test passing case
check_var_run(root, config).unwrap().unwrap();
// Test failing case
root.create_dir_all("var/run/foo")?;
assert!(check_var_run(root, config).unwrap().is_err());
Ok(())
}
```
**Coverage**: Each lint has dedicated tests
**Scenarios**: Both success and failure cases
### 3. Integration Tests
```rust
// From lints.rs:844-889
#[test]
fn test_lint_inner() -> Result<()> {
let root = &passing_fixture()?;
let config = &LintExecutionConfig::default();
let mut out = Vec::new();
let root_type = RootType::Alternative;
let r = lint_inner(root, root_type, config, [], &mut out).unwrap();
// Verify results
assert_eq!(r.passed, *ALTROOT_LINTS);
Ok(())
}
```
**Purpose**: Tests the complete lint execution flow
**Validation**: Verifies correct counting and categorization
## Integration Points
### 1. OSTree Integration
- Uses `ostree_ext::bootabletree` for kernel detection
- Integrates with `ostree_prepareroot` for composefs validation
- Leverages OSTree's filesystem understanding
### 2. Systemd Integration
- Validates systemd API directories
- Checks tmpfiles.d configuration
- Validates sysusers.d entries
### 3. Container Runtime Integration
- Designed for container build processes
- Supports various root filesystem types
- Handles container-specific issues
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Extensibility
- Plugin system for custom lints
- Configuration file support
- Custom output formats
### 2. Performance
- Parallel lint execution
- Incremental checking
- Caching mechanisms
### 3. Integration
- IDE integration
- CI/CD pipeline optimization
- Real-time feedback
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# bootc rollback - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc rollback` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in rolling back to a previous deployment.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc rollback │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initialize System │
│ • Get storage interface │
│ • Get OSTree repository │
│ • Get current system status │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Rollback Operation │
│ │
│ • Call deploy::rollback() function │
│ • Handle rollback logic │
│ • Update deployment order │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Handle Soft Reboot │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --soft-reboot specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Configure ││ │ │ Skip Soft Reboot ││ │
│ │ │ Soft Reboot ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Check ││ │ │ • Continue to apply check ││ │
│ │ │ capability││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Prepare ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ if needed ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Apply Changes │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --apply specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Reboot ││ │ │ Changes Staged ││ │
│ │ │ System ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Execute ││ │ │ • Changes ready for next boot ││ │
│ │ │ reboot ││ │ │ • No immediate action ││ │
│ │ │ • Apply ││ │ │ • User can reboot manually ││ │
│ │ │ changes ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Rollback completed successfully │
│ • Deployment order updated │
│ • System ready for next boot (if --apply) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Core Rollback Operation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Core Rollback Operation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Get System Status │
│ │
│ • Get booted deployment │
│ • Get all deployments │
│ • Get host status │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create New Specification │
│ │
│ • Clone current host specification │
│ • Swap boot order (Default ↔ Rollback) │
│ • Preserve other settings │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Transition │
│ │
│ • Validate state transition is allowed │
│ • Check rollback availability │
│ • Ensure valid operation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Operation Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ reverting = (boot_order == Default)? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Reverting ││ │ │ Rolling Back ││ │
│ │ │ • Print: ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ "notice: ││ │ │ • Switch to rollback ││ │
│ │ │ Reverting ││ │ │ deployment ││ │
│ │ │ queued ││ │ │ • Make rollback first ││ │
│ │ │ rollback ││ │ │ in boot order ││ │
│ │ │ state" ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Validate Rollback Deployment │
│ │
│ • Check rollback deployment exists │
│ • Verify rollback is container-based │
│ • Get rollback image information │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Log Rollback Operation │
│ │
│ • Log to systemd journal with unique message ID │
│ • Include rollback type (rollback/revert) │
│ • Include image digests and commit hashes │
│ • Include current image information │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Reorder Deployments │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ reverting? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Order: ││ │ │ Order: ││ │
│ │ │ [current, ││ │ │ [rollback, current, others] ││ │
│ │ │ rollback, ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ others] ││ │ │ • Put rollback first ││ │
│ │ │ ││ │ │ • Put current second ││ │
│ │ │ • Put ││ │ │ • Keep others in order ││ │
│ │ │ current ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ first ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Put ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ rollback ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ second ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Write New Deployment Order │
│ │
│ • Write new deployment order to OSTree │
│ • Update bootloader configuration │
│ • Preserve other deployments │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Provide User Feedback │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ reverting? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Print: ││ │ │ Print: ││ │
│ │ │ "Next boot: ││ │ │ "Next boot: rollback ││ │
│ │ │ current ││ │ │ deployment" ││ │
│ │ │ deployment" ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Write Reboot Required Marker │
│ │
│ • Write reboot required marker │
│ • Include rollback image digest │
│ • Mark system for reboot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Update System Status │
│ │
│ • Update system modification time │
│ • Refresh system status │
│ • Update deployment information │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Rollback operation completed │
│ • Deployment order updated │
│ • System ready for next boot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Soft Reboot Rollback Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Soft Reboot Rollback │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Soft Reboot Capability │
│ │
│ • Verify rollback deployment supports soft reboot │
│ • Check system soft reboot support │
│ • Validate deployment compatibility │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Prepare Soft Reboot │
│ │
│ • Get rollback deployment list │
│ • Find target rollback deployment │
│ • Prepare soft reboot environment │
│ • Configure kexec for soft reboot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Soft Reboot │
│ │
│ • Load rollback kernel into memory │
│ • Prepare rollback initramfs │
│ • Execute kexec for soft reboot │
│ • Avoid full hardware reboot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Soft reboot completed │
│ • System running rollback deployment │
│ • Faster restart achieved │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Rollback │ │ System │ │ Soft Reboot │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • No rollback │ │ • Not bootc │ │ • Soft reboot │ │
│ │ available │ │ compatible │ │ not supported │ │
│ │ • Rollback not │ │ • Invalid │ │ • No rollback │ │
│ │ container- │ │ transition │ │ deployment │ │
│ │ based │ │ • Deployment │ │ found │ │
│ │ • Invalid │ │ not found │ │ • kexec failed │ │
│ │ rollback │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Clean up any partial state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Current State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Normal │ │ Rollback │ │
│ │ State │ │ Queued │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Boot Order: │ │ • Boot Order: Rollback │ │
│ │ Default │ │ • Current: Second │ │
│ │ • Current: │ │ • Rollback: First │ │
│ │ First │ │ • Next Boot: Rollback │ │
│ │ • Rollback: │ │ │ │
│ │ Second │ │ │ │
│ │ • Next Boot: │ │ │ │
│ │ Current │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Rollback Operation │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Rollback │ │ Revert │ │ │
│ │ │ (Normal → │ │ (Rollback → │ │ │
│ │ │ Rollback) │ │ Normal) │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ • Swap boot │ │ • Swap boot order │ │ │
│ │ │ order │ │ • Return to normal │ │ │
│ │ │ • Make rollback │ │ • Make current first │ │ │
│ │ │ first │ │ • Make rollback second │ │ │
│ │ │ • Make current │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ second │ │ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ New State │ │ New State │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Boot Order: │ │ • Boot Order: Default │ │
│ │ Rollback │ │ • Current: First │ │
│ │ • Current: │ │ • Rollback: Second │ │
│ │ Second │ │ • Next Boot: Current │ │
│ │ • Rollback: │ │ │ │
│ │ First │ │ │ │
│ │ • Next Boot: │ │ │ │
│ │ Rollback │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Boot Order Management
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Boot Order States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Default Boot Order │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Current │ │ Rollback │ │
│ │ Deployment │ │ Deployment │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • First in │ │ • Second in boot order │ │
│ │ boot order │ │ • Backup deployment │ │
│ │ • Active │ │ • Available for rollback │ │
│ │ deployment │ │ │ │
│ │ • Next boot │ │ │ │
│ │ target │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Rollback Boot Order │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Rollback │ │ Current │ │
│ │ Deployment │ │ Deployment │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • First in │ │ • Second in boot order │ │
│ │ boot order │ │ • Previous deployment │ │
│ │ • Next boot │ │ • Available for future rollback │ │
│ │ target │ │ │ │
│ │ • Active │ │ │ │
│ │ deployment │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
This flowchart provides a comprehensive visual representation of the bootc rollback process, showing all decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in rolling back to a previous deployment.

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# bootc rollback - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc rollback` is a command for reverting to a previous deployment in a bootc-managed system. It changes the bootloader entry ordering to make the rollback deployment the next boot target, while preserving the current deployment as the new rollback target. This provides a safety mechanism for quickly reverting problematic updates.
## Purpose
The rollback command serves several critical functions:
1. **Deployment Reversion**: Revert to a previous working deployment
2. **Safety Mechanism**: Quick recovery from problematic updates
3. **Boot Order Management**: Change bootloader entry ordering
4. **State Preservation**: Maintain deployment history
5. **Emergency Recovery**: Fast system recovery from failures
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc rollback [OPTIONS...]
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Rollback to previous deployment
bootc rollback
# Rollback and apply immediately
bootc rollback --apply
# Rollback with soft reboot
bootc rollback --apply --soft-reboot=auto
```
## Command Options
| Option | Description | Default | Required |
|--------|-------------|---------|----------|
| `--apply` | Restart/reboot into rollback image | `false` | No |
| `--soft-reboot` | Configure soft reboot behavior | `None` | No |
### Soft Reboot Modes
| Mode | Description | Behavior |
|------|-------------|----------|
| `required` | Fail if soft reboot unavailable | Error if not supported |
| `auto` | Use soft reboot if available | Fallback to regular reboot |
## Architecture Overview
### 1. Rollback Command Structure
```rust
pub(crate) struct RollbackOpts {
pub(crate) apply: bool, // Apply and reboot
pub(crate) soft_reboot: Option<SoftRebootMode>, // Soft reboot behavior
}
```
### 2. Rollback Process Flow
```rust
async fn rollback(opts: RollbackOpts) -> Result<()> {
// 1. Get system storage and OSTree
let sysroot = &get_storage().await?;
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
// 2. Execute rollback operation
crate::deploy::rollback(sysroot).await?;
// 3. Handle soft reboot if requested
if opts.soft_reboot.is_some() {
let host = crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?.2;
handle_soft_reboot(
opts.soft_reboot,
host.status.rollback.as_ref(),
"rollback",
|| soft_reboot_rollback(ostree),
)?;
}
// 4. Apply changes if requested
if opts.apply {
crate::reboot::reboot()?;
}
Ok(())
}
```
### 3. Core Rollback Implementation
```rust
pub(crate) async fn rollback(sysroot: &Storage) -> Result<()> {
const ROLLBACK_JOURNAL_ID: &str = "26f3b1eb24464d12aa5e7b544a6b5468";
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let (booted_deployment, deployments, host) =
crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?;
// 1. Create new specification with swapped boot order
let new_spec = {
let mut new_spec = host.spec.clone();
new_spec.boot_order = new_spec.boot_order.swap();
new_spec
};
// 2. Verify transition is valid
host.spec.verify_transition(&new_spec)?;
// 3. Determine if reverting or rolling back
let reverting = new_spec.boot_order == BootOrder::Default;
if reverting {
println!("notice: Reverting queued rollback state");
}
// 4. Get rollback deployment information
let rollback_status = host.status.rollback
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("No rollback available"))?;
let rollback_image = rollback_status
.query_image(repo)?
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("Rollback is not container image based"))?;
// 5. Get current booted image for comparison
let current_image = host.status.booted
.as_ref()
.and_then(|b| b.query_image(repo).ok()?);
// 6. Log rollback operation
tracing::info!(
message_id = ROLLBACK_JOURNAL_ID,
bootc.manifest_digest = rollback_image.manifest_digest.as_ref(),
bootc.ostree_commit = &rollback_image.merge_commit,
bootc.rollback_type = if reverting { "revert" } else { "rollback" },
bootc.current_manifest_digest = current_image
.as_ref()
.map(|i| i.manifest_digest.as_ref())
.unwrap_or("none"),
"Rolling back to image: {}",
rollback_image.manifest_digest
);
// 7. Reorder deployments
let rollback_deployment = deployments.rollback.expect("rollback deployment");
let new_deployments = if reverting {
[booted_deployment, rollback_deployment]
} else {
[rollback_deployment, booted_deployment]
};
let new_deployments = new_deployments
.into_iter()
.chain(deployments.other)
.collect::<Vec<_>>();
// 8. Write new deployment order
ostree.write_deployments(&new_deployments, gio::Cancellable::NONE)?;
// 9. Provide user feedback
if reverting {
println!("Next boot: current deployment");
} else {
println!("Next boot: rollback deployment");
}
// 10. Write reboot required marker
write_reboot_required(rollback_image.manifest_digest.as_ref())?;
// 11. Update system status
sysroot.update_mtime()?;
Ok(())
}
```
## Boot Order Management
### 1. Boot Order States
The rollback system manages two boot order states:
#### Default Boot Order
- **Current Deployment**: First in boot order
- **Rollback Deployment**: Second in boot order
- **State**: Normal operation
#### Rollback Boot Order
- **Rollback Deployment**: First in boot order
- **Current Deployment**: Second in boot order
- **State**: Rollback queued for next boot
### 2. Boot Order Swapping
```rust
let new_spec = {
let mut new_spec = host.spec.clone();
new_spec.boot_order = new_spec.boot_order.swap();
new_spec
};
```
**Process**:
1. **Clone Current Spec**: Copy existing host specification
2. **Swap Boot Order**: Change boot order state
3. **Preserve Other Settings**: Keep image and other settings
### 3. Reversion Detection
```rust
let reverting = new_spec.boot_order == BootOrder::Default;
if reverting {
println!("notice: Reverting queued rollback state");
}
```
**Purpose**: Detect if rolling back to normal state or rolling back to previous deployment
**Behavior**:
- **Rollback**: Switch to rollback deployment
- **Revert**: Return to normal boot order
## Deployment Reordering
### 1. Deployment Array Management
```rust
let new_deployments = if reverting {
[booted_deployment, rollback_deployment]
} else {
[rollback_deployment, booted_deployment]
};
let new_deployments = new_deployments
.into_iter()
.chain(deployments.other)
.collect::<Vec<_>>();
```
**Process**:
1. **Determine Order**: Based on reverting flag
2. **Reorder Deployments**: Put target deployment first
3. **Preserve Others**: Keep other deployments in order
4. **Create Array**: Build new deployment array
### 2. OSTree Deployment Writing
```rust
ostree.write_deployments(&new_deployments, gio::Cancellable::NONE)?;
```
**Purpose**: Write new deployment order to OSTree
**Process**: Update bootloader configuration with new deployment order
## Logging and Monitoring
### 1. Rollback Operation Logging
```rust
const ROLLBACK_JOURNAL_ID: &str = "26f3b1eb24464d12aa5e7b544a6b5468";
tracing::info!(
message_id = ROLLBACK_JOURNAL_ID,
bootc.manifest_digest = rollback_image.manifest_digest.as_ref(),
bootc.ostree_commit = &rollback_image.merge_commit,
bootc.rollback_type = if reverting { "revert" } else { "rollback" },
bootc.current_manifest_digest = current_image
.as_ref()
.map(|i| i.manifest_digest.as_ref())
.unwrap_or("none"),
"Rolling back to image: {}",
rollback_image.manifest_digest
);
```
**Purpose**: Track rollback operations
**Fields**:
- `message_id`: Unique identifier for rollback operations
- `bootc.manifest_digest`: Target rollback image digest
- `bootc.ostree_commit`: OSTree commit hash
- `bootc.rollback_type`: Operation type (rollback or revert)
- `bootc.current_manifest_digest`: Current image digest
### 2. User Feedback
```rust
if reverting {
println!("Next boot: current deployment");
} else {
println!("Next boot: rollback deployment");
}
```
**Purpose**: Inform user about next boot target
**Messages**:
- **Reverting**: "Next boot: current deployment"
- **Rolling Back**: "Next boot: rollback deployment"
## Soft Reboot Support
### 1. Soft Reboot Rollback
```rust
fn soft_reboot_rollback(sysroot: &SysrootLock) -> Result<()> {
println!("Rollback deployment is soft-reboot capable, preparing for soft-reboot...");
let deployments_list = sysroot.deployments();
let target_deployment = deployments_list
.first()
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("No rollback deployment found!"))?;
prepare_soft_reboot(sysroot, target_deployment)
}
```
**Purpose**: Prepare rollback deployment for soft reboot
**Process**:
1. **Check Capability**: Verify soft reboot support
2. **Get Target**: Find rollback deployment
3. **Prepare**: Set up soft reboot environment
### 2. Soft Reboot Handling
```rust
if opts.soft_reboot.is_some() {
let host = crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?.2;
handle_soft_reboot(
opts.soft_reboot,
host.status.rollback.as_ref(),
"rollback",
|| soft_reboot_rollback(ostree),
)?;
}
```
**Purpose**: Handle soft reboot configuration
**Process**:
1. **Check Status**: Get current system status
2. **Handle Soft Reboot**: Configure if supported
3. **Fallback**: Use regular reboot if not supported
## State Management
### 1. Rollback Availability Check
```rust
let rollback_status = host.status.rollback
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("No rollback available"))?;
```
**Purpose**: Ensure rollback deployment exists
**Error**: Fails if no rollback deployment available
### 2. Image Validation
```rust
let rollback_image = rollback_status
.query_image(repo)?
.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("Rollback is not container image based"))?;
```
**Purpose**: Validate rollback deployment is container-based
**Error**: Fails if rollback is not container image based
### 3. Transition Verification
```rust
host.spec.verify_transition(&new_spec)?;
```
**Purpose**: Ensure rollback transition is valid
**Process**: Validate state transition is allowed
## Error Handling
### 1. Rollback Availability Errors
```rust
// No rollback available
Error: No rollback available
// Rollback not container-based
Error: Rollback is not container image based
```
### 2. System State Errors
```rust
// System not bootc compatible
Error: System is not bootc compatible
// Invalid transition
Error: Invalid state transition
```
### 3. Soft Reboot Errors
```rust
// Soft reboot not supported
Error: Soft reboot not available
// No rollback deployment found
Error: No rollback deployment found!
```
## Usage Patterns
### 1. Emergency Rollback
```bash
# Quick rollback to previous deployment
bootc rollback --apply
# Rollback with soft reboot
bootc rollback --apply --soft-reboot=auto
```
### 2. Rollback Preparation
```bash
# Prepare rollback for next boot
bootc rollback
# Check status
bootc status
```
### 3. Reversion
```bash
# Revert rollback state
bootc rollback
# Apply reversion
bootc rollback --apply
```
## Integration with Other Commands
### 1. Relationship to bootc upgrade
**Complementary**:
- `upgrade`: Deploy new updates
- `rollback`: Revert to previous deployment
**Usage**:
```bash
# Deploy update
bootc upgrade --apply
# If issues, rollback
bootc rollback --apply
```
### 2. Relationship to bootc switch
**Complementary**:
- `switch`: Change image source
- `rollback`: Revert to previous deployment
**Usage**:
```bash
# Switch to new image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# If issues, rollback
bootc rollback --apply
```
### 3. Relationship to bootc status
**Status Display**:
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Perform rollback
bootc rollback
# Check updated status
bootc status
```
## /etc Directory Behavior
### 1. /etc State Preservation
**Important Note**: When performing a rollback, changes made to files in the `/etc` directory won't carry over to the rolled-back deployment. The `/etc` files will revert to their state from that previous deployment.
### 2. Why /etc Changes Don't Persist
```rust
// This is because `bootc rollback` just reorders the existing
// deployments. It doesn't create new deployments. The `/etc`
// merges happen when new deployments are created.
```
**Reason**:
- **Deployment Reordering**: Rollback only changes boot order
- **No New Deployment**: Doesn't create new deployment
- **No /etc Merge**: /etc merges happen during deployment creation
### 3. /etc State Management
**Current Deployment**:
- `/etc` changes are preserved
- Local modifications remain
**Rollback Deployment**:
- `/etc` state from previous deployment
- No local modifications from current deployment
## Security Considerations
### 1. Rollback Validation
- **Deployment Existence**: Verify rollback deployment exists
- **Image Compatibility**: Ensure rollback is container-based
- **Transition Safety**: Validate state transitions
### 2. State Consistency
- **Atomic Operations**: All-or-nothing rollback operations
- **Status Updates**: Consistent system status updates
- **Logging**: Comprehensive operation logging
### 3. Access Control
- **Privilege Requirements**: Appropriate system privileges
- **Deployment Access**: Access to deployment information
- **Bootloader Control**: Bootloader configuration access
## Performance Considerations
### 1. Rollback Speed
- **No Image Download**: Rollback doesn't download images
- **Deployment Reordering**: Only changes boot order
- **Fast Execution**: Quick rollback operations
### 2. State Management
- **Minimal Changes**: Only reorders existing deployments
- **Preserved State**: Maintains deployment history
- **Efficient Updates**: Minimal system updates
### 3. Boot Time
- **No Impact**: Rollback doesn't affect boot time
- **Same Images**: Uses existing deployments
- **Normal Boot**: Standard boot process
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
#### No Rollback Available
```bash
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check deployment history
ostree admin status
```
#### Rollback Not Container-Based
```bash
# Check rollback deployment
bootc status --json | jq '.status.rollback'
# Check deployment type
ostree admin status
```
#### Soft Reboot Fails
```bash
# Use regular reboot
bootc rollback --apply
# Check soft reboot support
bootc rollback --apply --soft-reboot=required
```
### 2. Debug Commands
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc rollback
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check deployment status
ostree admin status
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Rollback Strategy
- **Test Rollbacks**: Test rollback procedures regularly
- **Monitor Deployments**: Keep track of deployment history
- **Quick Response**: Be prepared for quick rollbacks
- **Documentation**: Document rollback procedures
### 2. System Management
- **Regular Backups**: Backup important /etc configurations
- **Deployment Monitoring**: Monitor deployment health
- **Rollback Testing**: Test rollback procedures
- **Recovery Planning**: Plan for rollback scenarios
### 3. Integration
- **Automated Monitoring**: Monitor for rollback needs
- **Alert Systems**: Alert on rollback operations
- **Documentation**: Document rollback procedures
- **Training**: Train operators on rollback procedures
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- **Userspace Restart**: For kernel-unchanged rollbacks
- **Rollback Automation**: Automatic rollback on failure
- **Rollback Scheduling**: Time-based rollback operations
- **Health Checks**: Pre/post rollback validation
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **API Support**: REST API for rollback operations
- **Web Interface**: Web-based rollback management
- **Configuration Management**: Declarative rollback control
- **Audit Logging**: Comprehensive audit trails
This technical guide provides comprehensive understanding of the bootc rollback system's architecture, implementation, and usage patterns.

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# bootc state - Examples and Troubleshooting
## Overview
This document provides practical examples and troubleshooting guidance for the `bootc state` system, covering common use cases, error scenarios, and debugging techniques.
## Common Use Cases
### 1. System Recovery
#### Complete System Reset
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Complete system reset script
echo "=== Bootc System Reset ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check current state
echo "Current system state:"
bootc status
# Confirm reset
read -p "Are you sure you want to reset the system? (yes/no): " confirm
if [ "$confirm" != "yes" ]; then
echo "Reset cancelled"
exit 1
fi
# Wipe all OSTree deployments
echo "Wiping all OSTree deployments..."
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Verify wipe
echo "Verifying wipe..."
bootc status
# Check OSTree status
echo "OSTree status:"
ostree admin status
echo "System reset complete"
```
#### Recovery from Corrupted State
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Recovery from corrupted state
echo "=== Bootc System Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system state
echo "Checking system state..."
if ! bootc status > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "System state is corrupted, attempting recovery..."
# Try to fix OSTree repository
echo "Attempting to fix OSTree repository..."
ostree fsck --repair
# If repair fails, wipe and reinstall
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Repair failed, wiping system..."
bootc state wipe-ostree
echo "System wiped, ready for fresh installation"
echo "Run: bootc install to-disk /dev/sda"
else
echo "Repository repaired successfully"
fi
else
echo "System state is healthy"
fi
```
### 2. Development and Testing
#### Test Environment Reset
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Test environment reset script
echo "=== Test Environment Reset ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check if running in test environment
if [ ! -f /etc/test-environment ]; then
echo "ERROR: Not running in test environment"
exit 1
fi
# Wipe test deployments
echo "Wiping test deployments..."
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Clean up test data
echo "Cleaning up test data..."
rm -rf /var/lib/bootc/test-*
rm -rf /tmp/bootc-test-*
# Reset test configuration
echo "Resetting test configuration..."
rm -f /etc/bootc/test-config.toml
echo "Test environment reset complete"
```
#### Automated Testing
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Automated testing script
echo "=== Automated Testing ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Test 1: Normal wipe
echo "Test 1: Normal wipe"
bootc state wipe-ostree
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo "✓ Normal wipe test passed"
else
echo "✗ Normal wipe test failed"
exit 1
fi
# Test 2: Wipe with no deployments
echo "Test 2: Wipe with no deployments"
bootc state wipe-ostree
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo "✓ Wipe with no deployments test passed"
else
echo "✗ Wipe with no deployments test failed"
exit 1
fi
# Test 3: Verify system state
echo "Test 3: Verify system state"
bootc status
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo "✓ System state verification passed"
else
echo "✗ System state verification failed"
exit 1
fi
echo "All tests passed"
```
### 3. System Maintenance
#### Scheduled Maintenance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Scheduled maintenance script
echo "=== Scheduled Maintenance ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system health
echo "Checking system health..."
if ! bootc status > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "System health check failed, attempting recovery..."
# Try to fix system
ostree fsck --repair
# If still failing, wipe and reinstall
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "System repair failed, wiping and reinstalling..."
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Reinstall system
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
echo "System reinstalled successfully"
else
echo "System repaired successfully"
fi
else
echo "System health check passed"
fi
# Log maintenance
echo "Maintenance completed at $(date)" >> /var/log/bootc-maintenance.log
```
#### Emergency Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Emergency recovery script
echo "=== Emergency Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check if system is bootable
if ! systemctl is-system-running > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "System is not running, attempting emergency recovery..."
# Mount root filesystem
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Change root and wipe deployments
chroot /mnt bootc state wipe-ostree
# Unmount
umount /mnt
echo "Emergency recovery completed"
echo "System should be bootable now"
else
echo "System is running normally"
fi
```
### 4. System Migration
#### Migrate to New Configuration
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# System migration script
echo "=== System Migration ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Backup current configuration
echo "Backing up current configuration..."
cp -r /etc/bootc /etc/bootc.backup
cp -r /var/lib/bootc /var/lib/bootc.backup
# Wipe current deployments
echo "Wiping current deployments..."
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Install new configuration
echo "Installing new configuration..."
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
# Verify new installation
echo "Verifying new installation..."
bootc status
echo "Migration completed successfully"
```
#### Clean Installation
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Clean installation script
echo "=== Clean Installation ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Wipe existing deployments
echo "Wiping existing deployments..."
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Clean up system
echo "Cleaning up system..."
rm -rf /var/lib/bootc/*
rm -rf /etc/bootc/*
# Install fresh system
echo "Installing fresh system..."
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
# Configure system
echo "Configuring system..."
bootc edit
echo "Clean installation completed"
```
## Troubleshooting Guide
### 1. Common Error Scenarios
#### Permission Denied Errors
**Error**: `Permission denied: This command must be executed as the root user`
**Cause**: Command executed without root privileges
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check current user
whoami
# Switch to root
sudo su -
# Or use sudo
sudo bootc state wipe-ostree
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check if running as root
if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
echo "This script must be run as root"
exit 1
fi
```
#### OSTree Not Available
**Error**: `OSTree not found`
**Cause**: OSTree package not installed
**Solution**:
```bash
# Install OSTree
apt update
apt install ostree
# Verify installation
ostree --version
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check OSTree availability
if ! command -v ostree &> /dev/null; then
echo "OSTree is not installed"
exit 1
fi
```
#### System Not OSTree-Based
**Error**: `No OSTree deployments found`
**Cause**: System is not OSTree-based
**Solution**:
```bash
# Check if system is OSTree-based
ostree admin status
# If not OSTree-based, install OSTree
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Check system type
if ! ostree admin status > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "System is not OSTree-based"
exit 1
fi
```
#### OSTree Repository Corruption
**Error**: `OSTree repository corruption detected`
**Cause**: OSTree repository is corrupted
**Solution**:
```bash
# Try to repair repository
ostree fsck --repair
# If repair fails, wipe and reinstall
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
bootc state wipe-ostree
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
fi
```
**Prevention**:
```bash
# Regular repository checks
ostree fsck
# Backup important deployments
ostree admin pin <deployment-id>
```
### 2. Debugging Techniques
#### Enable Debug Logging
```bash
# Set debug log level
export RUST_LOG=debug
# Run command with debug output
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Check debug logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" | grep DEBUG
```
#### Verbose Output
```bash
# Enable verbose output
bootc state wipe-ostree --verbose
# Check verbose logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" | grep -v INFO
```
#### System Information
```bash
# Gather system information
uname -a
lsb_release -a
systemctl --version
ostree --version
bootc --version
# Check system configuration
cat /etc/os-release
cat /proc/version
cat /proc/cpuinfo | head -20
```
#### OSTree Diagnostics
```bash
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check repository integrity
ostree fsck
# List all references
ostree refs
# Show commit details
ostree show <commit-hash>
# Check repository contents
ostree ls <commit-hash>
```
### 3. Recovery Procedures
#### System Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# System recovery script
echo "=== System Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system status
echo "Checking system status..."
bootc status
# Check OSTree status
echo "Checking OSTree status..."
ostree admin status
# Check repository integrity
echo "Checking repository integrity..."
ostree fsck
# If errors found, attempt repair
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Repository errors detected, attempting repair..."
ostree fsck --repair
# If repair fails, wipe and reinstall
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
echo "Repair failed, wiping and reinstalling..."
bootc state wipe-ostree
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
fi
fi
# Verify system is working
echo "Verifying system is working..."
bootc status
bootc status
echo "Recovery complete"
```
#### Data Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Data recovery script
echo "=== Data Recovery ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check for available backups
echo "Checking for available backups..."
ls -la /var/lib/bootc/backups/
# List available deployments
echo "Available deployments:"
ostree admin status
# Check deployment history
echo "Deployment history:"
ostree log <deployment-id>
# Attempt to recover specific deployment
echo "Attempting to recover deployment..."
ostree admin deploy <deployment-id>
# Verify recovery
echo "Verifying recovery..."
bootc status
```
### 4. Performance Analysis
#### System Performance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# System performance analysis
echo "=== System Performance Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system load
echo "System load:"
uptime
# Check memory usage
echo "Memory usage:"
free -h
# Check disk usage
echo "Disk usage:"
df -h
# Check I/O usage
echo "I/O usage:"
iotop -bn1
# Check process usage
echo "Process usage:"
top -bn1 | head -20
```
#### Command Performance
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Command performance analysis
echo "=== Command Performance Analysis ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Time wipe operation
echo "Timing wipe operation..."
time bootc state wipe-ostree
# Check resource usage
echo "Resource usage:"
ps aux | grep bootc | awk '{sum+=$6} END {print sum/1024 " MB"}'
# Check system load
echo "System load:"
uptime
```
### 5. Monitoring and Alerting
#### Health Check Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Health check script
HEALTH_STATUS=0
echo "=== Bootc State Health Check ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo
# Check system status
echo "Checking system status..."
if ! bootc status > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: System status check failed"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check OSTree status
echo "Checking OSTree status..."
if ! ostree admin status > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: OSTree status check failed"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check repository integrity
echo "Checking repository integrity..."
if ! ostree fsck > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "ERROR: Repository integrity check failed"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
fi
# Check storage usage
echo "Checking storage usage..."
STORAGE_USAGE=$(df /var/lib/bootc | tail -1 | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//')
if [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 90 ]; then
echo "ERROR: Storage usage is critical: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
HEALTH_STATUS=1
elif [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
echo "WARNING: Storage usage is high: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
fi
# Report health status
if [ $HEALTH_STATUS -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Health check passed"
else
echo "Health check failed"
fi
exit $HEALTH_STATUS
```
#### Alerting Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Alerting script
# Send alert to monitoring system
send_alert() {
local severity=$1
local message=$2
curl -X POST "https://monitoring.example.com/alerts" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "{
\"service\": \"bootc-state\",
\"severity\": \"$severity\",
\"message\": \"$message\",
\"timestamp\": \"$(date -Iseconds)\"
}"
}
# Check system health
if ! /usr/local/bin/bootc-state-health-check.sh; then
send_alert "critical" "Bootc state system health check failed"
fi
# Check storage usage
STORAGE_USAGE=$(df /var/lib/bootc | tail -1 | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//')
if [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 90 ]; then
send_alert "critical" "Storage usage is critical: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
elif [ $STORAGE_USAGE -gt 80 ]; then
send_alert "warning" "Storage usage is high: ${STORAGE_USAGE}%"
fi
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
- **Backup First**: Always backup important data before wiping
- **Verify System**: Ensure system is OSTree-based before wiping
- **Plan Recovery**: Have recovery plan ready
- **Test First**: Test in non-production environment
### 2. Safety Measures
- **Confirmation**: Consider adding confirmation prompt
- **Logging**: Log all wipe operations
- **Monitoring**: Monitor system after wipe
- **Documentation**: Document wipe procedures
### 3. Recovery Procedures
- **Fresh Install**: Plan for fresh installation
- **Data Recovery**: Ensure data is backed up
- **System Restore**: Have system restore plan
- **Testing**: Test recovery procedures
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# bootc state - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands used by `bootc state` operations. These commands are essential for understanding the dependencies and integration points of the bootc state system.
## Core Commands
### bootc
**Purpose**: Main bootc command for state operations
**Usage**: `bootc state <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: None (core command)
#### State Subcommands
- `bootc state wipe-ostree` - Remove all OSTree deployments
- `bootc state help` - Show help information
#### Examples
```bash
# Wipe all OSTree deployments
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Show help
bootc state --help
bootc state wipe-ostree --help
```
## OSTree Commands
### ostree
**Purpose**: OSTree repository operations
**Usage**: `ostree <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: ostree package
#### Repository Commands
- `ostree admin status` - Show admin status
- `ostree log` - Show commit log
- `ostree show` - Show commit details
- `ostree refs` - List references
- `ostree ls` - List repository contents
- `ostree cat` - Show file contents
- `ostree checkout` - Checkout files
- `ostree admin pin` - Pin deployments
- `ostree admin unpin` - Unpin deployments
- `ostree admin deploy` - Deploy commits
- `ostree admin rollback` - Rollback deployments
- `ostree admin cleanup` - Clean up deployments
- `ostree fsck` - Check repository integrity
#### Examples
```bash
# Show current status
ostree admin status
# List all references
ostree refs
# Show commit details
ostree show <commit-hash>
# List repository contents
ostree ls <commit-hash>
# Show file contents
ostree cat <commit-hash> /path/to/file
# Checkout files
ostree checkout <commit-hash> /path/to/destination
# Deploy commit
ostree admin deploy <commit-hash>
# Rollback deployment
ostree admin rollback
# Clean up deployments
ostree admin cleanup
# Check repository integrity
ostree fsck
```
### ostree-ext
**Purpose**: Extended OSTree operations
**Usage**: `ostree-ext <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: ostree-ext package
#### Examples
```bash
# Container operations
ostree-ext container pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Repository operations
ostree-ext repo create /path/to/repo
# Image operations
ostree-ext image build /path/to/image
```
## System Commands
### systemctl
**Purpose**: Systemd service management
**Usage**: `systemctl <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Service Commands
- `systemctl status` - Show service status
- `systemctl start` - Start service
- `systemctl stop` - Stop service
- `systemctl restart` - Restart service
- `systemctl enable` - Enable service
- `systemctl disable` - Disable service
- `systemctl reload` - Reload service
- `systemctl daemon-reload` - Reload systemd configuration
#### Examples
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status bootc-*
# Start service
systemctl start bootc-*
# Enable service
systemctl enable bootc-*
# Reload systemd configuration
systemctl daemon-reload
```
### journalctl
**Purpose**: Systemd journal viewing
**Usage**: `journalctl [options...]`
**Dependencies**: systemd
#### Examples
```bash
# Show all logs
journalctl
# Show logs for service
journalctl -u bootc-*
# Show recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Follow logs
journalctl -f
# Show logs since time
journalctl --since "1 hour ago"
# Show logs with priority
journalctl -p err
```
## Filesystem Commands
### mount
**Purpose**: Filesystem mounting
**Usage**: `mount [options...] <device> <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Mount filesystem
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Unmount filesystem
umount /mnt
# Check mount points
findmnt
# Mount with options
mount -o ro,noexec /dev/sda1 /mnt
```
### umount
**Purpose**: Unmount filesystems
**Usage**: `umount [options...] <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Unmount filesystem
umount /mnt
# Force unmount
umount -f /mnt
# Lazy unmount
umount -l /mnt
```
### df
**Purpose**: Disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show disk usage
df -h
# Show specific filesystem
df -h /var/lib/bootc
# Show inode usage
df -i
# Show all filesystems
df -a
```
### du
**Purpose**: Directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show directory usage
du -h /var/lib/bootc
# Show total usage
du -sh /var/lib/bootc
# Show usage by subdirectory
du -h --max-depth=1 /var/lib/bootc
# Show usage of all files
du -ah /var/lib/bootc
```
### lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# List block devices
lsblk
# Show device tree
lsblk -f
# Show device sizes
lsblk -b
# Show device types
lsblk -d
```
## Process Commands
### ps
**Purpose**: Process status
**Usage**: `ps [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show all processes
ps aux
# Show process tree
ps -ef
# Show specific process
ps -p 1234
# Show processes by user
ps -u username
```
### kill
**Purpose**: Send signals to processes
**Usage**: `kill [options...] <pid>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Kill process
kill 1234
# Force kill process
kill -9 1234
# Send signal
kill -TERM 1234
# Kill by name
pkill process_name
```
### pkill
**Purpose**: Kill processes by name
**Usage**: `pkill [options...] <pattern>`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Kill by name
pkill process_name
# Force kill by name
pkill -9 process_name
# Kill by pattern
pkill -f "pattern"
```
## File Commands
### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# List files
ls
# List with details
ls -l
# List all files
ls -a
# List with human readable sizes
ls -lh
# List with recursive
ls -R
# List with sort by time
ls -lt
```
### find
**Purpose**: Find files
**Usage**: `find [path...] [expression]`
**Dependencies**: findutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Find files by name
find /path -name "*.txt"
# Find files by type
find /path -type f
# Find files by size
find /path -size +100M
# Find files by modification time
find /path -mtime -7
# Find files by permissions
find /path -perm 644
```
### stat
**Purpose**: File status
**Usage**: `stat [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show file status
stat file.txt
# Show in custom format
stat -c "%n %s %Y" file.txt
# Show filesystem status
stat -f /path
# Show with format
stat --format="%n: %s bytes" file.txt
```
## Archive Commands
### tar
**Purpose**: Archive operations
**Usage**: `tar [options...] <archive> [file...]`
**Dependencies**: tar
#### Examples
```bash
# Create archive
tar -cf archive.tar file1 file2
# Extract archive
tar -xf archive.tar
# List archive contents
tar -tf archive.tar
# Create compressed archive
tar -czf archive.tar.gz file1 file2
# Extract compressed archive
tar -xzf archive.tar.gz
```
### gzip
**Purpose**: Compression
**Usage**: `gzip [options...] [file...]`
**Dependencies**: gzip
#### Examples
```bash
# Compress file
gzip file.txt
# Decompress file
gzip -d file.txt.gz
# Compress with custom level
gzip -9 file.txt
# Keep original file
gzip -k file.txt
```
## System Information Commands
### uname
**Purpose**: System information
**Usage**: `uname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Show system name
uname
# Show all information
uname -a
# Show kernel name
uname -s
# Show kernel version
uname -r
# Show machine type
uname -m
```
### hostname
**Purpose**: Hostname operations
**Usage**: `hostname [options...]`
**Dependencies**: hostname
#### Examples
```bash
# Show hostname
hostname
# Show FQDN
hostname -f
# Show short hostname
hostname -s
# Show domain name
hostname -d
```
### lscpu
**Purpose**: CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [options...]`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Show CPU information
lscpu
# Show in JSON format
lscpu -J
# Show in extended format
lscpu -e
# Show in parseable format
lscpu -p
```
### free
**Purpose**: Memory information
**Usage**: `free [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show memory usage
free
# Show in human readable format
free -h
# Show in bytes
free -b
# Show with total
free -t
# Show with wide format
free -w
```
## Network Commands
### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry operations
**Usage**: `curl [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: curl
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
curl -O https://example.com/file.tar
# Get HTTP headers
curl -I https://example.com
# POST data
curl -X POST -d "data" https://example.com
# With authentication
curl -u username:password https://example.com
# With custom headers
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer token" https://example.com
```
### wget
**Purpose**: HTTP client for downloading files
**Usage**: `wget [options...] <url>`
**Dependencies**: wget
#### Examples
```bash
# Download file
wget https://example.com/file.tar
# Download with progress
wget --progress=bar https://example.com/file.tar
# Download recursively
wget -r https://example.com/
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://example.com
```
## Container Commands
### podman
**Purpose**: Container runtime
**Usage**: `podman <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: podman
#### Examples
```bash
# List containers
podman ps
# List images
podman images
# Pull image
podman pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Run container
podman run -it image:latest
# Build image
podman build -t myimage:latest .
# Inspect image
podman inspect image:latest
```
### docker
**Purpose**: Alternative container runtime
**Usage**: `docker <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: docker
#### Examples
```bash
# List containers
docker ps
# List images
docker images
# Pull image
docker pull quay.io/myorg/image:latest
# Run container
docker run -it image:latest
# Build image
docker build -t myimage:latest .
```
## Development Commands
### make
**Purpose**: Build automation
**Usage**: `make [target...]`
**Dependencies**: make
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
make
# Clean build
make clean
# Install
make install
# Run tests
make test
# Update generated files
make update-generated
```
### cargo
**Purpose**: Rust package manager
**Usage**: `cargo <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: rust
#### Examples
```bash
# Build project
cargo build
# Run project
cargo run
# Run tests
cargo test
# Check code
cargo check
# Update dependencies
cargo update
```
### git
**Purpose**: Version control
**Usage**: `git <subcommand> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: git
#### Examples
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/containers/bootc.git
# Check status
git status
# Add files
git add .
# Commit changes
git commit -m "message"
# Push changes
git push
```
## Monitoring Commands
### top
**Purpose**: Process monitoring
**Usage**: `top [options...]`
**Dependencies**: procps
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
top
# Show specific user
top -u username
# Show specific process
top -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
top -d 5
# Show with custom sort
top -o %CPU
```
### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process monitoring
**Usage**: `htop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: htop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show processes
htop
# Show specific user
htop -u username
# Show specific process
htop -p 1234
# Show with custom delay
htop -d 5
```
### iotop
**Purpose**: I/O monitoring
**Usage**: `iotop [options...]`
**Dependencies**: iotop
#### Examples
```bash
# Show I/O usage
iotop
# Show only processes doing I/O
iotop -o
# Show with custom delay
iotop -d 5
# Show with custom refresh
iotop -n 10
```
## Security Commands
### openssl
**Purpose**: SSL/TLS operations
**Usage**: `openssl <command> [options...]`
**Dependencies**: openssl
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate private key
openssl genrsa -out key.pem 2048
# Generate certificate
openssl req -new -x509 -key key.pem -out cert.pem
# Verify certificate
openssl verify cert.pem
# Check certificate details
openssl x509 -in cert.pem -text -noout
# Generate hash
openssl dgst -sha256 file.txt
```
### gpg
**Purpose**: GPG operations
**Usage**: `gpg [options...]`
**Dependencies**: gnupg
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate key pair
gpg --gen-key
# List keys
gpg --list-keys
# Sign file
gpg --sign file.txt
# Verify signature
gpg --verify file.txt.asc
# Encrypt file
gpg --encrypt file.txt
```
## Bootloader Commands
### grub-mkconfig
**Purpose**: Generate GRUB configuration
**Usage**: `grub-mkconfig [options...]`
**Dependencies**: grub2
#### Examples
```bash
# Generate GRUB config
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
# Generate with specific output
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
# Generate with verbose output
grub-mkconfig -v -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
```
### grub-install
**Purpose**: Install GRUB bootloader
**Usage**: `grub-install [options...] <device>`
**Dependencies**: grub2
#### Examples
```bash
# Install GRUB
grub-install /dev/sda
# Install with specific directory
grub-install --boot-directory=/boot /dev/sda
# Install with verbose output
grub-install -v /dev/sda
```
### efibootmgr
**Purpose**: EFI boot manager
**Usage**: `efibootmgr [options...]`
**Dependencies**: efibootmgr
#### Examples
```bash
# List boot entries
efibootmgr
# Create boot entry
efibootmgr -c -d /dev/sda -p 1 -L "Bootc" -l /EFI/bootc/grubx64.efi
# Delete boot entry
efibootmgr -b 0000 -B
# Set boot order
efibootmgr -o 0000,0001,0002
```
## Recovery Commands
### chroot
**Purpose**: Change root directory
**Usage**: `chroot [options...] <directory> <command>`
**Dependencies**: coreutils
#### Examples
```bash
# Change root
chroot /mnt /bin/bash
# Change root with specific command
chroot /mnt /bin/ls
# Change root with environment
chroot /mnt env -i /bin/bash
```
### mount
**Purpose**: Mount filesystems for recovery
**Usage**: `mount [options...] <device> <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Mount root filesystem
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Mount boot filesystem
mount /dev/sda2 /mnt/boot
# Mount with specific options
mount -o ro /dev/sda1 /mnt
```
### umount
**Purpose**: Unmount filesystems after recovery
**Usage**: `umount [options...] <directory>`
**Dependencies**: util-linux
#### Examples
```bash
# Unmount filesystem
umount /mnt
# Unmount all filesystems
umount -a
# Force unmount
umount -f /mnt
```
This comprehensive reference covers all external commands used by the bootc state system, providing examples and usage patterns for each command.

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# bootc state - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc state` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and system state changes involved in state modification operations.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Command Arguments │
│ │
│ • Parse state subcommand │
│ • Validate arguments │
│ • Check permissions │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Route to Subcommand │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Subcommand Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ wipe-ostree │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Remove all OSTree deployments │ │
│ │ • Reset system state │ │
│ │ • Prepare for fresh installation │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • State modification completed successfully │
│ • System state updated │
│ • Deployments removed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## wipe-ostree Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ wipe-ostree Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Prerequisites │
│ │
│ • Verify root privileges │
│ • Check OSTree availability │
│ • Validate system state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initialize OSTree │
│ │
│ • Create OSTree sysroot instance │
│ • Load sysroot configuration │
│ • Prepare for operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Wipe Operation │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Wipe Operation │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Spawn Blocking Task │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Move to blocking thread │ │
│ │ • Execute OSTree operations │ │
│ │ • Handle cancellable operations │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Write Empty Deployments │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Call sysroot.write_deployments(&[]) │ │
│ │ • Remove all deployment entries │ │
│ │ • Update system state │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Operation │
│ │
│ • Check operation success │
│ • Verify deployments removed │
│ • Update system state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • All OSTree deployments removed │
│ • System state reset │
│ • Ready for fresh installation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## System State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initial State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ System with OSTree Deployments │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Active deployments present │ │
│ │ • Boot entries configured │ │
│ │ • System state managed │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Execute wipe-ostree │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Remove all deployments │ │
│ │ • Clear boot entries │ │
│ │ • Reset system state │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Final State │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • No OSTree deployments │ │
│ │ • No boot entries │ │
│ │ • Clean system state │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Permission │ │ OSTree │ │ System │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Not Root │ │ • Not Available │ │ • Not OSTree │ │
│ │ • Access Denied │ │ • Load Failed │ │ • Corrupted │ │
│ │ • Invalid User │ │ • Write Failed │ │ • Unavailable │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Log error details │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## OSTree Operations Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OSTree Operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initialize Sysroot │
│ │
│ • Create OSTree::Sysroot::new_default() │
│ • Load sysroot configuration │
│ • Prepare for operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute Operations │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Operation Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Write Deployments │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Call write_deployments(&[]) │ │
│ │ • Remove all deployment entries │ │
│ │ • Update system metadata │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Results │
│ │
│ • Check operation success │
│ • Verify deployments removed │
│ • Update system state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • OSTree operations completed │
│ • System state updated │
│ • Deployments removed │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Asynchronous Execution Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Asynchronous Execution │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Spawn Blocking Task │
│ │
│ • Create tokio::task::spawn_blocking │
│ • Move sysroot to blocking thread │
│ • Prepare for OSTree operations │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute in Blocking Context │
│ │
│ • Run OSTree operations │
│ │ • sysroot.write_deployments(&[]) │
│ │ • Handle cancellable operations │
│ │ • Update system state │
│ • Return results to async context │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Await Results │
│ │
│ • Wait for blocking task completion │
│ • Handle any errors │
│ • Return results to caller │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Asynchronous operation completed │
│ • Results returned to caller │
│ • System state updated │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## System Impact Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System Impact Analysis │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Before Wipe │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ System State │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Deployments │ │ Boot Entries │ │ System State │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Active │ │ • Grub entries │ │ • Managed │ │
│ │ • Staged │ │ • Systemd │ │ • Configured │ │
│ │ • Rollback │ │ • Bootloader │ │ • Tracked │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ During Wipe │
│ │
│ • Remove all deployments │
│ • Clear boot entries │
│ • Reset system state │
│ • Update metadata │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ After Wipe │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ System State │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Deployments │ │ Boot Entries │ │ System State │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • None │ │ • None │ │ • Clean │ │
│ │ • Removed │ │ • Cleared │ │ • Reset │ │
│ │ • Wiped │ │ • Removed │ │ • Fresh │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Recovery Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Recovery Process │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Assess System State │
│ │
│ • Check if system is bootable │
│ • Verify data integrity │
│ • Determine recovery needs │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Recovery Options │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Recovery Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Fresh Install │ │ Restore │ │ Manual │ │
│ │ │ │ Backup │ │ Recovery │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Install ││ │ │ Restore ││ │ │ Fix ││ │
│ │ │ New System ││ │ │ From Backup ││ │ │ Manually ││ │
│ │ │ Configure ││ │ │ Restore ││ │ │ Rebuild ││ │
│ │ │ Deploy ││ │ │ Data ││ │ │ System ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Recovery │
│ │
│ • Test system bootability │
│ • Verify data integrity │
│ • Check system functionality │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • System recovered successfully │
│ • Data integrity verified │
│ • System functionality restored │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
This flowchart provides a comprehensive visual representation of the bootc state process, showing all decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in state modification operations.

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# bootc state - Quick Reference
## Command Summary
| Command | Purpose | Usage |
|---------|---------|-------|
| `wipe-ostree` | Remove all OSTree deployments | `bootc state wipe-ostree` |
| `help` | Show help information | `bootc state --help` |
## Quick Commands
### Basic Operations
```bash
# Wipe all OSTree deployments
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Show help
bootc state --help
bootc state wipe-ostree --help
```
### System Status
```bash
# Check current state
bootc status
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check system health
bootc status && echo "System healthy"
```
### Recovery Operations
```bash
# Complete system reset
bootc state wipe-ostree && bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
# Emergency recovery
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Verify recovery
bootc status
```
## Common Options
| Option | Purpose | Example |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `--help` | Show help | `bootc state --help` |
| `--verbose` | Verbose output | `bootc state wipe-ostree --verbose` |
| `--quiet` | Quiet output | `bootc state wipe-ostree --quiet` |
## Error Codes
| Code | Meaning | Solution |
|------|---------|----------|
| 1 | General error | Check logs for details |
| 2 | Permission denied | Run as root |
| 3 | OSTree not available | Install OSTree |
| 4 | System not OSTree-based | Install OSTree system |
| 5 | Repository corruption | Repair or wipe repository |
## Common Issues
### Permission Denied
```bash
# Check user
whoami
# Run as root
sudo bootc state wipe-ostree
```
### OSTree Not Available
```bash
# Install OSTree
apt install ostree
# Verify installation
ostree --version
```
### System Not OSTree-Based
```bash
# Check system type
ostree admin status
# Install OSTree system
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
### Repository Corruption
```bash
# Check repository
ostree fsck
# Repair repository
ostree fsck --repair
# If repair fails, wipe and reinstall
bootc state wipe-ostree
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Purpose | Default |
|----------|---------|---------|
| `RUST_LOG` | Log level | `info` |
| `BOOTC_DEBUG` | Debug mode | `false` |
| `BOOTC_CONFIG` | Config file | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
## Configuration Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| Main config | Bootc configuration | `/etc/bootc/config.toml` |
| OSTree repo | Repository data | `/var/lib/bootc/ostree/` |
| System state | System state | `/var/lib/bootc/state/` |
## Log Files
| File | Purpose | Location |
|------|---------|----------|
| System logs | System messages | `/var/log/messages` |
| Journal logs | Systemd journal | `journalctl -u bootc-*` |
| Bootc logs | Bootc specific | `/var/log/bootc/` |
## Performance Tips
### Optimize Operations
```bash
# Check system load
uptime
# Check memory usage
free -h
# Check disk usage
df -h /var/lib/bootc
```
### Monitor System
```bash
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check repository integrity
ostree fsck
```
## Security Considerations
### Root Privileges
- All state commands require root privileges
- Use `sudo` or switch to root user
- Check current user with `whoami`
### Destructive Operations
- This is a destructive operation that cannot be undone
- Always backup important data before execution
- Verify system can be reinstalled
### Safety Checks
- Check system state before wiping
- Ensure recovery plan is ready
- Test in non-production environment
## Best Practices
### Regular Maintenance
- Check system health regularly
- Monitor storage usage
- Check repository integrity
- Plan for recovery
### Development
- Use test environments
- Test commands before production
- Document procedures
- Monitor system health
### Production
- Set up monitoring
- Configure alerts
- Regular backups
- Document procedures
## Troubleshooting Steps
1. **Check system status**
```bash
bootc status
ostree admin status
```
2. **Check logs**
```bash
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago"
tail -f /var/log/bootc/main.log
```
3. **Check resources**
```bash
df -h /var/lib/bootc
free -h
uptime
```
4. **Run diagnostics**
```bash
ostree fsck
bootc status
```
5. **Check configuration**
```bash
cat /etc/bootc/config.toml
systemctl daemon-reload
```
## Quick Scripts
### Health Check
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc status && ostree admin status && echo "System healthy"
```
### System Reset
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc state wipe-ostree && echo "System reset complete"
```
### Recovery
```bash
#!/bin/bash
bootc state wipe-ostree && bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
### Monitoring
```bash
#!/bin/bash
df -h /var/lib/bootc | tail -1 | awk '{print $5}' | sed 's/%//'
```
## Integration Examples
### Systemd Service
```bash
# Create service file
cat > /etc/systemd/system/bootc-state.service << EOF
[Unit]
Description=Bootc State Service
After=multi-user.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/bootc-state-script.sh
User=root
Group=root
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF
# Enable service
systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable bootc-state.service
```
### Cron Job
```bash
# Add to crontab
echo "0 2 * * * /usr/local/bin/bootc-state-maintenance.sh" | crontab -
```
### Monitoring
```bash
# Check system health
if ! bootc status > /dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "WARNING: System status check failed"
# Send alert
fi
```
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# bootc state - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc state` is a hidden command that provides system state modification operations for bootc systems. Currently, it contains a single critical command: `wipe-ostree`, which removes all OSTree deployments from the system.
## Purpose
The state commands serve critical system management functions:
1. **System Reset**: Complete removal of all OSTree deployments
2. **Clean Slate**: Prepare system for fresh installation
3. **Recovery**: Reset system to a clean state when deployments are corrupted
4. **Maintenance**: Remove all bootc-managed state
## Command Structure
```rust
#[derive(Debug, clap::Subcommand, PartialEq, Eq)]
pub(crate) enum StateOpts {
/// Remove all ostree deployments from this system
WipeOstree,
}
```
## Core Command: wipe-ostree
### Purpose
The `wipe-ostree` command completely removes all OSTree deployments from the system, effectively resetting the bootc-managed state to a clean slate.
### Usage
```bash
bootc state wipe-ostree
```
### Functionality
- **Complete Removal**: Removes all OSTree deployments from the system
- **System Reset**: Resets the system to a state where no bootc deployments exist
- **Clean Slate**: Prepares the system for fresh installation
- **Recovery**: Can be used to recover from corrupted deployment states
### Implementation
```rust
pub(crate) async fn wipe_ostree(sysroot: Sysroot) -> Result<()> {
tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || {
sysroot
.write_deployments(&[], gio::Cancellable::NONE)
.context("removing deployments")
})
.await??;
Ok(())
}
```
### Command Routing
The command is routed through the main CLI dispatcher:
```rust
Opt::State(opts) => match opts {
StateOpts::WipeOstree => {
let sysroot = ostree::Sysroot::new_default();
sysroot.load(gio::Cancellable::NONE)?;
crate::deploy::wipe_ostree(sysroot).await?;
Ok(())
}
}
```
## Technical Details
### 1. OSTree Integration
The `wipe-ostree` command directly interfaces with the OSTree library:
```rust
// Create OSTree sysroot instance
let sysroot = ostree::Sysroot::new_default();
// Load the sysroot
sysroot.load(gio::Cancellable::NONE)?;
// Remove all deployments by writing empty array
sysroot.write_deployments(&[], gio::Cancellable::NONE)
.context("removing deployments")?;
```
### 2. Asynchronous Execution
The operation is executed asynchronously to prevent blocking:
```rust
tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || {
// OSTree operations in blocking context
sysroot.write_deployments(&[], gio::Cancellable::NONE)
.context("removing deployments")
}).await??;
```
### 3. Error Handling
Comprehensive error handling with context:
```rust
#[context("removing deployments")]
pub(crate) async fn wipe_ostree(sysroot: Sysroot) -> Result<()> {
// Implementation with automatic error context
}
```
## System Impact
### 1. What Gets Removed
- **All OSTree Deployments**: Every deployment managed by OSTree
- **Boot Entries**: All bootloader entries for bootc deployments
- **System State**: Complete reset of bootc-managed system state
- **Deployment History**: All deployment history and metadata
### 2. What Remains
- **Base System**: The underlying operating system remains intact
- **User Data**: User data in `/home` and other non-OSTree locations
- **System Configuration**: Non-OSTree system configuration
- **Installed Packages**: System packages not managed by OSTree
### 3. System State After Wipe
After running `wipe-ostree`, the system will be in a state where:
- No bootc deployments exist
- No OSTree-managed content is present
- The system may not boot if it was entirely OSTree-based
- Fresh installation is required to restore bootc functionality
## Use Cases
### 1. System Recovery
When the system is in an unrecoverable state:
```bash
# Check current state
bootc status
# If system is corrupted, wipe and reinstall
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Reinstall from scratch
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
### 2. Clean Installation
When preparing for a fresh installation:
```bash
# Wipe existing deployments
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Install new system
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
### 3. Development and Testing
When testing installation procedures:
```bash
# Reset test environment
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Test installation process
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
### 4. System Migration
When migrating to a different bootc setup:
```bash
# Remove old deployments
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Install new configuration
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
## Security Considerations
### 1. Privilege Requirements
The command requires root privileges:
```rust
pub(crate) fn require_root(is_container: bool) -> Result<()> {
ensure!(
rustix::process::getuid().is_root(),
if is_container {
"The user inside the container from which you are running this command must be root"
} else {
"This command must be executed as the root user"
}
);
Ok(())
}
```
### 2. Destructive Operation
This is a destructive operation that cannot be undone:
- **No Undo**: Once executed, deployments cannot be restored
- **System Impact**: May render system unbootable
- **Data Loss**: All bootc-managed state is lost
### 3. Safety Checks
The command should be used with extreme caution:
- **Backup Required**: Always backup important data before execution
- **System Verification**: Ensure system can be reinstalled
- **Recovery Plan**: Have a recovery plan ready
## Error Handling
### 1. Common Error Scenarios
#### Permission Denied
```bash
# Error: Permission denied
# Solution: Run as root
sudo bootc state wipe-ostree
```
#### OSTree Not Available
```bash
# Error: OSTree not found
# Solution: Install OSTree
apt install ostree
```
#### System Not OSTree-Based
```bash
# Error: No OSTree deployments found
# Solution: Verify system is OSTree-based
ostree admin status
```
### 2. Error Recovery
If the command fails:
1. **Check Logs**: Review system logs for details
2. **Verify System**: Ensure system is OSTree-based
3. **Check Permissions**: Verify root privileges
4. **Manual Cleanup**: May require manual OSTree cleanup
## Integration with Other Commands
### 1. Status Command
Check system state before and after:
```bash
# Before wipe
bootc status
# Wipe deployments
bootc state wipe-ostree
# After wipe (should show no deployments)
bootc status
```
### 2. Install Command
Typically followed by fresh installation:
```bash
# Wipe existing deployments
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Install fresh system
bootc install to-disk /dev/sda
```
### 3. OSTree Commands
Can be used with OSTree commands:
```bash
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Wipe deployments
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Verify wipe
ostree admin status
```
## Performance Characteristics
### 1. Execution Time
- **Fast**: Operation completes quickly
- **Atomic**: Single atomic operation
- **Efficient**: Minimal resource usage
### 2. Resource Usage
- **Low CPU**: Minimal CPU usage
- **Low Memory**: Minimal memory usage
- **Disk I/O**: Only metadata operations
### 3. System Impact
- **Immediate**: Effect is immediate
- **Permanent**: Cannot be undone
- **Complete**: Removes all deployments
## Testing and Validation
### 1. Unit Tests
```rust
#[cfg(test)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_wipe_ostree() {
let temp_dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
let sysroot = create_test_sysroot(temp_dir.path()).unwrap();
// Add test deployments
add_test_deployments(&sysroot).await.unwrap();
// Verify deployments exist
let deployments = sysroot.deployments();
assert!(!deployments.is_empty());
// Wipe deployments
wipe_ostree(sysroot).await.unwrap();
// Verify deployments are gone
let deployments = sysroot.deployments();
assert!(deployments.is_empty());
}
}
```
### 2. Integration Tests
```rust
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_wipe_ostree_integration() {
// Setup test environment
let test_env = TestEnvironment::new().await.unwrap();
// Install test system
test_env.install_test_system().await.unwrap();
// Verify system is installed
let status = test_env.run_command("bootc", &["status"]).await.unwrap();
assert!(status.contains("booted"));
// Wipe deployments
test_env.run_command("bootc", &["state", "wipe-ostree"]).await.unwrap();
// Verify deployments are gone
let status = test_env.run_command("bootc", &["status"]).await.unwrap();
assert!(status.contains("No deployments found"));
}
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
- **Backup First**: Always backup important data
- **Verify System**: Ensure system is OSTree-based
- **Plan Recovery**: Have recovery plan ready
- **Test First**: Test in non-production environment
### 2. Safety Measures
- **Confirmation**: Consider adding confirmation prompt
- **Logging**: Log all wipe operations
- **Monitoring**: Monitor system after wipe
- **Documentation**: Document wipe procedures
### 3. Recovery Procedures
- **Fresh Install**: Plan for fresh installation
- **Data Recovery**: Ensure data is backed up
- **System Restore**: Have system restore plan
- **Testing**: Test recovery procedures
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Additional State Commands
Potential future state commands:
```rust
pub(crate) enum StateOpts {
WipeOstree,
ResetConfig, // Reset configuration
ClearCache, // Clear system cache
ResetSecrets, // Reset secrets
WipeComposefs, // Wipe composefs data
ResetBootloader, // Reset bootloader
}
```
### 2. Safety Features
Enhanced safety features:
```rust
pub(crate) struct WipeOptions {
pub confirm: bool,
pub backup: bool,
pub dry_run: bool,
pub force: bool,
}
```
### 3. Recovery Tools
Recovery and restoration tools:
```rust
pub(crate) enum RecoveryOpts {
RestoreFromBackup { backup_path: PathBuf },
RestoreFromImage { image: String },
RestoreFromSnapshot { snapshot: String },
}
```
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
#### Command Not Found
```bash
# Error: bootc state: command not found
# Solution: Ensure bootc is installed and in PATH
which bootc
```
#### Permission Denied
```bash
# Error: Permission denied
# Solution: Run as root
sudo bootc state wipe-ostree
```
#### OSTree Error
```bash
# Error: OSTree operation failed
# Solution: Check OSTree installation and system state
ostree --version
ostree admin status
```
### 2. Debug Information
Enable debug logging:
```bash
# Set debug log level
export RUST_LOG=debug
# Run command with debug output
bootc state wipe-ostree
# Check debug logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago" | grep DEBUG
```
### 3. System Verification
Verify system state:
```bash
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check bootc status
bootc status
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-* --since "1 hour ago"
```
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# bootc status - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands, system services, and tools that interact with or are used by the `bootc status` system. Understanding these external dependencies is crucial for troubleshooting, monitoring, and integrating bootc status into larger systems.
## Core System Commands
### 1. bootc Commands
#### bootc status
**Purpose**: Display system status and deployment information
**Usage**: `bootc status [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment information
- `systemd` - For service status
- `jq` - For JSON parsing (optional)
```bash
# Show current system status
bootc status
# Show status in JSON format
bootc status --format=json
# Show detailed status with verbose output
bootc status --verbose
# Show only booted deployment status
bootc status --booted
# Show status in YAML format
bootc status --format=yaml
```
#### bootc upgrade
**Purpose**: Update current image to newer version
**Usage**: `bootc upgrade [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used to check status before/after upgrades
```bash
# Check status before upgrade
bootc status
bootc upgrade --apply
bootc status
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
```
#### bootc switch
**Purpose**: Switch to different container image reference
**Usage**: `bootc switch [OPTIONS...] <TARGET>`
**Integration**: Used to check status before/after switches
```bash
# Check status before switch
bootc status
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
bootc status
```
#### bootc rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `bootc rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used to check status before/after rollbacks
```bash
# Check status before rollback
bootc status
bootc rollback
bootc status
```
### 2. OSTree Commands
#### ostree admin status
**Purpose**: Check OSTree deployment status
**Usage**: `ostree admin status`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc status` for deployment information
```bash
# Check deployment status
ostree admin status
# Check specific deployment
ostree admin status --deployment=deployment-id
# Check with verbose output
ostree admin status --verbose
```
#### ostree admin deploy
**Purpose**: Deploy new OSTree deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin deploy [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used internally by bootc for staging updates
```bash
# Deploy new deployment
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc deployment-id
# Deploy with specific options
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc --karg=console=ttyS0 deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used internally by bootc for deployment switching
```bash
# Rollback to previous deployment
ostree admin rollback
# Rollback with specific options
ostree admin rollback --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin cleanup
**Purpose**: Clean up old deployments and free space
**Usage**: `ostree admin cleanup [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space management
```bash
# Clean up old deployments
ostree admin cleanup
# Clean up with specific options
ostree admin cleanup --keep=2
```
#### ostree refs
**Purpose**: List OSTree references
**Usage**: `ostree refs [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for reference management
```bash
# List all references
ostree refs
# List references for specific remote
ostree refs --remote=quay.io
# List references with details
ostree refs --list
```
### 3. System Management Commands
#### systemctl
**Purpose**: Control systemd services and units
**Usage**: `systemctl [COMMAND] [UNIT...]`
**Integration**: Used for service management and status checking
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Start service
systemctl start bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Enable service
systemctl enable bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Restart service
systemctl restart bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
#### reboot
**Purpose**: Reboot the system
**Usage**: `reboot [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system restart after status changes
```bash
# Reboot system
reboot
# Reboot with specific delay
reboot +5
# Reboot with message
reboot "Applying bootc changes"
```
#### shutdown
**Purpose**: Shutdown the system
**Usage**: `shutdown [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for controlled shutdown
```bash
# Shutdown system
shutdown -h now
# Shutdown with delay
shutdown -h +5
# Shutdown with message
shutdown -h now "Applying bootc changes"
```
## Data Processing Commands
### 1. JSON Processing
#### jq
**Purpose**: JSON processor and query tool
**Usage**: `jq [OPTIONS...] [FILTER] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for parsing and processing JSON output
```bash
# Parse JSON output
bootc status --format=json | jq '.status.booted'
# Check if system is bootc compatible
bootc status --format=json | jq '.status.booted != null'
# Get current image version
bootc status --format=json | jq -r '.status.booted.image.version // "unknown"'
# Check rollback status
bootc status --format=json | jq '.status.rollbackQueued'
# Get image digest
bootc status --format=json | jq -r '.status.booted.image.imageDigest'
# List all deployments
bootc status --format=json | jq '.status | keys'
```
#### yq
**Purpose**: YAML processor and query tool
**Usage**: `yq [OPTIONS...] [EXPRESSION] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for parsing and processing YAML output
```bash
# Parse YAML output
bootc status --format=yaml | yq '.status.booted'
# Get current image version
bootc status --format=yaml | yq '.status.booted.image.version'
# Check rollback status
bootc status --format=yaml | yq '.status.rollbackQueued'
# Get image digest
bootc status --format=yaml | yq '.status.booted.image.imageDigest'
```
### 2. Text Processing
#### grep
**Purpose**: Search text patterns
**Usage**: `grep [OPTIONS...] PATTERN [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for filtering and searching output
```bash
# Search for specific image
bootc status | grep "quay.io/myorg"
# Search for rollback status
bootc status | grep "Rollback Queued"
# Search for version information
bootc status | grep "Version:"
```
#### awk
**Purpose**: Text processing and data extraction
**Usage**: `awk [OPTIONS...] 'PROGRAM' [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for extracting specific fields
```bash
# Extract image name
bootc status | awk '/Image:/ {print $2}'
# Extract version
bootc status | awk '/Version:/ {print $2}'
# Extract digest
bootc status | awk '/Digest:/ {print $2}'
```
#### sed
**Purpose**: Stream editor for filtering and transforming text
**Usage**: `sed [OPTIONS...] SCRIPT [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for text transformation
```bash
# Remove leading whitespace
bootc status | sed 's/^[[:space:]]*//'
# Extract specific lines
bootc status | sed -n '/Image:/p'
# Replace text
bootc status | sed 's/quay.io/myorg/quay.io/otherorg/g'
```
### 3. Data Formatting
#### column
**Purpose**: Format text into columns
**Usage**: `column [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for formatting output
```bash
# Format status output in columns
bootc status | column -t
# Format with specific separator
bootc status | column -s ':' -t
```
#### sort
**Purpose**: Sort lines of text
**Usage**: `sort [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for sorting output
```bash
# Sort status output
bootc status | sort
# Sort by specific field
bootc status | sort -k2
```
#### uniq
**Purpose**: Remove duplicate lines
**Usage**: `uniq [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for removing duplicates
```bash
# Remove duplicate lines
bootc status | uniq
# Count unique lines
bootc status | uniq -c
```
## Logging and Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Logs
#### journalctl
**Purpose**: Query systemd journal
**Usage**: `journalctl [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for service and system log analysis
```bash
# Check bootc service logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Check logs since boot
journalctl -b
# Follow logs in real-time
journalctl -f
# Check status-related logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service | grep status
```
#### dmesg
**Purpose**: Display kernel ring buffer
**Usage**: `dmesg [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for kernel-level troubleshooting
```bash
# Display kernel messages
dmesg
# Display recent messages
dmesg -T
# Display with timestamps
dmesg -T | tail -50
```
### 2. File Monitoring
#### tail
**Purpose**: Display last lines of files
**Usage**: `tail [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for monitoring log files
```bash
# Follow log file
tail -f /var/log/bootc.log
# Display last lines
tail -n 100 /var/log/bootc.log
```
#### head
**Purpose**: Display first lines of files
**Usage**: `head [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for viewing file headers
```bash
# Display first lines
head -n 20 /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display first bytes
head -c 100 /etc/bootc/config.yaml
```
## Network Commands
### 1. HTTP Clients
#### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry communication
**Usage**: `curl [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Used for registry API calls and authentication
```bash
# Test registry connectivity
curl -I https://quay.io/v2/
# Check registry API
curl -H "Accept: application/vnd.docker.distribution.manifest.v2+json" \
https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/v2.0
# Authenticate with registry
curl -u username:password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
#### wget
**Purpose**: Download files from web servers
**Usage**: `wget [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Alternative to curl for registry communication
```bash
# Download registry manifest
wget -O manifest.json https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/v2.0
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
### 2. DNS Resolution
#### dig
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `dig [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Used for DNS resolution troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
dig quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
dig quay.io A
# Check DNS server
dig @8.8.8.8 quay.io
```
#### nslookup
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `nslookup [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Alternative to dig for DNS troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
nslookup quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
nslookup -type=A quay.io
```
### 3. Network Troubleshooting
#### ping
**Purpose**: Test network connectivity
**Usage**: `ping [OPTIONS...] HOST`
**Integration**: Used for testing registry connectivity
```bash
# Test connectivity
ping quay.io
# Test with specific count
ping -c 4 quay.io
# Test with specific interface
ping -I eth0 quay.io
```
#### traceroute
**Purpose**: Trace network path
**Usage**: `traceroute [OPTIONS...] HOST`
**Integration**: Used for network path analysis
```bash
# Trace path to registry
traceroute quay.io
# Trace with specific options
traceroute -n quay.io
```
## Container Runtime Commands
### 1. Podman Commands
#### podman pull
**Purpose**: Pull container images from registry
**Usage**: `podman pull [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used by bootc for downloading images
```bash
# Pull image from registry
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Pull with authentication
podman pull --creds=username:password quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Pull specific tag
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
```
#### podman inspect
**Purpose**: Inspect container image metadata
**Usage**: `podman inspect [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used for image validation and metadata extraction
```bash
# Inspect image
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Inspect specific configuration
podman inspect --format='{{.Config.Labels}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Inspect manifest
podman inspect --format='{{.Manifest}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
#### podman images
**Purpose**: List container images
**Usage**: `podman images [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for image management
```bash
# List all images
podman images
# List images with specific format
podman images --format "table {{.Repository}} {{.Tag}} {{.ID}}"
# List images with filters
podman images --filter "reference=quay.io/myorg/*"
```
### 2. Docker Commands (Alternative)
#### docker
**Purpose**: Alternative container runtime
**Usage**: `docker [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Alternative to podman
```bash
# List containers
docker ps -a
# List images
docker images
# Inspect image
docker inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
## File System Commands
### 1. File Operations
#### cat
**Purpose**: Display file contents
**Usage**: `cat [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for displaying configuration files
```bash
# Display file contents
cat /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display with line numbers
cat -n /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display non-printing characters
cat -v /etc/bootc/config.yaml
```
#### cp
**Purpose**: Copy files
**Usage**: `cp [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backing up configuration files
```bash
# Copy file
cp /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.backup
# Copy with preserve attributes
cp -p /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.backup
# Copy recursively
cp -r /etc/bootc/ /etc/bootc.backup/
```
#### mv
**Purpose**: Move or rename files
**Usage**: `mv [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for renaming configuration files
```bash
# Rename file
mv /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.old
# Move file
mv /etc/bootc/config.yaml /backup/config.yaml
```
#### rm
**Purpose**: Remove files
**Usage**: `rm [OPTIONS...] FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for cleaning up temporary files
```bash
# Remove file
rm /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Remove with confirmation
rm -i /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Remove recursively
rm -r /etc/bootc/
```
### 2. Directory Operations
#### mkdir
**Purpose**: Create directories
**Usage**: `mkdir [OPTIONS...] DIRECTORY...`
**Integration**: Used for creating configuration directories
```bash
# Create directory
mkdir -p /etc/bootc
# Create with specific permissions
mkdir -m 755 /etc/bootc
```
#### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for listing configuration files
```bash
# List files
ls -la /etc/bootc/
# List with specific format
ls -l --time-style=full-iso /etc/bootc/
```
#### find
**Purpose**: Search for files
**Usage**: `find [PATH...] [EXPRESSION...]`
**Integration**: Used for finding configuration files
```bash
# Find configuration files
find /etc -name "*.yaml" -type f
# Find files modified recently
find /etc/bootc -mtime -1 -type f
```
## Performance Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Resources
#### top
**Purpose**: Display running processes
**Usage**: `top [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process monitoring
```bash
# Display processes
top
# Display specific process
top -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process viewer
**Usage**: `htop [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource monitoring
```bash
# Start htop
htop
# Monitor specific process
htop -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### free
**Purpose**: Display memory usage
**Usage**: `free [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for memory monitoring
```bash
# Display memory usage
free -h
# Display in specific format
free -m
```
### 2. Disk Usage
#### df
**Purpose**: Display filesystem disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space monitoring
```bash
# Check disk usage
df -h
# Check specific filesystem
df -h /sysroot
# Check inode usage
df -i
```
#### du
**Purpose**: Display directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for directory space analysis
```bash
# Check directory usage
du -sh /etc/bootc
# Check OSTree usage
du -sh /sysroot/ostree
```
## System Information Commands
### 1. System Information
#### uname
**Purpose**: Display system information
**Usage**: `uname [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display system information
uname -a
# Display kernel version
uname -r
# Display architecture
uname -m
```
#### hostname
**Purpose**: Display or set hostname
**Usage**: `hostname [OPTIONS...] [NAME]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display hostname
hostname
# Set hostname
hostname newhostname
```
#### whoami
**Purpose**: Display current user
**Usage**: `whoami [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for user identification
```bash
# Display current user
whoami
# Display user ID
id
```
### 2. Hardware Information
#### lscpu
**Purpose**: Display CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource analysis
```bash
# Display CPU information
lscpu
# Display in specific format
lscpu --extended
```
#### lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for storage device identification
```bash
# List all block devices
lsblk
# List with filesystem information
lsblk -f
# List specific device
lsblk /dev/sda
```
## Automation and Scripting Commands
### 1. Shell Scripting
#### bash
**Purpose**: Bourne Again Shell
**Usage**: `bash [OPTIONS...] [FILE]`
**Integration**: Used for automation scripts
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Check if system is bootc compatible
if bootc status --format=json | jq -e '.status.booted != null' > /dev/null; then
echo "System is bootc compatible"
else
echo "System is not bootc compatible"
fi
```
#### sh
**Purpose**: POSIX shell
**Usage**: `sh [OPTIONS...] [FILE]`
**Integration**: Used for portable scripts
```bash
#!/bin/sh
# Check rollback status
if bootc status --format=json | jq -r '.status.rollbackQueued' | grep -q true; then
echo "Rollback is queued"
fi
```
### 2. Process Control
#### ps
**Purpose**: Display running processes
**Usage**: `ps [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process monitoring
```bash
# Display all processes
ps aux
# Display specific process
ps aux | grep bootc
# Display process tree
ps auxf
```
#### pgrep
**Purpose**: Find processes by name
**Usage**: `pgrep [OPTIONS...] PATTERN`
**Integration**: Used for process identification
```bash
# Find bootc processes
pgrep bootc
# Find with full command line
pgrep -f bootc
# Find with specific user
pgrep -u root bootc
```
#### pkill
**Purpose**: Kill processes by name
**Usage**: `pkill [OPTIONS...] PATTERN`
**Integration**: Used for process termination
```bash
# Kill bootc processes
pkill bootc
# Kill with signal
pkill -9 bootc
# Kill with specific user
pkill -u root bootc
```
## Backup and Recovery Commands
### 1. Archive Commands
#### tar
**Purpose**: Archive files
**Usage**: `tar [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for backup creation
```bash
# Create backup
tar -czf backup.tar.gz /etc/bootc
# Extract backup
tar -xzf backup.tar.gz
# List archive contents
tar -tzf backup.tar.gz
```
#### rsync
**Purpose**: Synchronize files
**Usage**: `rsync [OPTIONS...] SRC DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backup synchronization
```bash
# Synchronize files
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ /backup/bootc/
# Synchronize with remote
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ user@host:/backup/bootc/
```
### 2. Version Control
#### git
**Purpose**: Version control system
**Usage**: `git [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for configuration version control
```bash
# Initialize repository
git init
# Add files
git add /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Commit changes
git commit -m "Update configuration"
# Check status
git status
```
This comprehensive external commands reference provides all the tools and commands needed to effectively manage, troubleshoot, and integrate with the bootc status system.

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# bootc status - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc status` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and data structures involved in displaying system status information.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc status │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Validate Format Version │
│ │
│ • Check format version (0, 1 supported) │
│ • Error if unsupported version │
│ • Default to version 1 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check OSTree Boot Status │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ ostree_booted()? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ No │ │ Yes │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Return ││ │ │ Get System Status ││ │
│ │ │ Default ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Empty ││ │ │ • Get storage interface ││ │
│ │ │ Status ││ │ │ • Get OSTree repository ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ • Get booted deployment ││ │
│ │ │ │ │ • Call get_status() ││ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ │ Skip to ││ │ │ │
│ │ │ Output ││ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Filter to Booted Deployment │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --booted specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Filter to ││ │ │ Keep All Deployments ││ │
│ │ │ Booted ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Slot Only ││ │ │ • Include all deployment info ││ │
│ │ │ ││ │ │ • Show staged, booted, rollback││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ ││ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Output Format │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Format specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Use ││ │ │ Auto-detect Format ││ │
│ │ │ Specified ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Format ││ │ │ • Check --json flag ││ │
│ │ │ • JSON ││ │ │ • Check if terminal ││ │
│ │ │ • YAML ││ │ │ • Default to YAML ││ │
│ │ │ • Human ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Output in Requested Format │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Format Type? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ JSON │ │ YAML │ │ Human Readable│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Serialize ││ │ │ Serialize ││ │ │ Format for ││ │
│ │ │ to JSON ││ │ │ to YAML ││ │ │ human ││ │
│ │ │ • Canonical ││ │ │ • Standard ││ │ │ reading ││ │
│ │ │ format ││ │ │ format ││ │ │ • Include ││ │
│ │ │ • Machine ││ │ │ • Machine ││ │ │ verbose ││ │
│ │ │ readable ││ │ │ readable ││ │ │ info if ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ requested ││ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │ └─────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Status information displayed successfully │
│ • Format appropriate for use case │
│ • All deployment information included │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Core Status Gathering Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Core Status Gathering │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Get Stateroot Name │
│ │
│ • Extract stateroot from booted deployment │
│ • Use for filtering related deployments │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Partition Deployments │
│ │
│ • Get all deployments from sysroot │
│ • Separate related deployments from others │
│ • Filter by stateroot name │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Find Staged Deployment │
│ │
│ • Search for deployment marked as staged │
│ • Remove from related deployments list │
│ • Store for later processing │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Filter Booted Deployment │
│ │
│ • Remove booted deployment from related list │
│ • Keep for separate processing │
│ • Ensure no duplicates │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Get Rollback Deployment │
│ │
│ • Pop first deployment from related list │
│ • This becomes rollback deployment │
│ • Remaining deployments become "other" │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Rollback Status │
│ │
│ • Compare rollback and booted deployment indices │
│ • Set rollback_queued flag │
│ • Determine boot order state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Boot Entries │
│ │
│ • Process staged deployment │
│ • Process booted deployment │
│ • Process rollback deployment │
│ • Process other deployments │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Extract Image Information │
│ │
│ • Parse OCI image configuration │
│ • Extract image metadata │
│ • Create ImageStatus structures │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Host Specification │
│ │
│ • Determine image reference │
│ • Set boot order │
│ • Create HostSpec structure │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Determine Host Type │
│ │
│ • Check if booted deployment has image │
│ • Set HostType::BootcHost if container-based │
│ • Set to None if not container-based │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Host Status │
│ │
│ • Combine all deployment information │
│ • Set rollback_queued flag │
│ • Set host type │
│ • Create HostStatus structure │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Complete status information gathered │
│ • All deployments processed │
│ • Image information extracted │
│ • Ready for output formatting │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Boot Entry Creation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Boot Entry Creation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Extract Deployment Info │
│ │
│ • Get deployment checksum │
│ • Get deployment osname │
│ • Create DeploymentInfo structure │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check for Image Reference │
│ │
│ • Parse deployment origin │
│ • Look for refspec in origin │
│ • Parse OSTree image reference │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Query Image Commit │
│ │
│ • Query OSTree repository for image commit │
│ • Get cached update information │
│ • Extract image configuration │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Image Status │
│ │
│ • Parse OCI image configuration │
│ • Extract labels and metadata │
│ • Create ImageStatus structure │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Boot Entry │
│ │
│ • Combine deployment info and image status │
│ • Create BootEntry structure │
│ • Return complete boot entry │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Image Status Creation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Image Status Creation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Extract Image Labels │
│ │
│ • Get labels from image configuration │
│ • Look for version information │
│ • Look for timestamp information │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Timestamp │
│ │
│ • Look for ANNOTATION_CREATED label │
│ • Parse RFC3339 timestamp │
│ • Convert to UTC timezone │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Extract Architecture │
│ │
│ • Get architecture from image configuration │
│ • Default to "unknown" if not found │
│ • Convert to string │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Image Status │
│ │
│ • Combine image reference and metadata │
│ • Set version, timestamp, digest, architecture │
│ • Create ImageStatus structure │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Format Selection Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Format Selection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Format Option │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --format specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Use ││ │ │ Check Legacy Options ││ │
│ │ │ Specified ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Format ││ │ │ • Check --json flag ││ │
│ │ │ • JSON ││ │ │ • Check if terminal ││ │
│ │ │ • YAML ││ │ │ • Default to YAML ││ │
│ │ │ • Human ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Legacy Options │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --json specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Use JSON ││ │ │ Check Terminal ││ │
│ │ │ Format ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ • Check if stdout is terminal ││ │
│ │ │ │ │ • Use Human Readable if yes ││ │
│ │ │ │ │ • Use YAML if no ││ │
│ │ │ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Terminal Status │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ stdout.is_terminal()? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Use Human ││ │ │ Use YAML Format ││ │
│ │ │ Readable ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Format ││ │ │ • Machine readable ││ │
│ │ │ ││ │ │ • Programmatic parsing ││ │
│ │ │ • Interactive││ │ │ • Standard format ││ │
│ │ │ use ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Human ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ friendly ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Format │ │ System │ │ Deployment │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Unsupported │ │ • Not OSTree │ │ • No deployments│ │
│ │ format │ │ booted │ │ found │ │
│ │ version │ │ • Storage │ │ • Invalid │ │
│ │ • Invalid │ │ access │ │ deployment │ │
│ │ format │ │ failed │ │ structure │ │
│ │ • JSON/YAML │ │ • OSTree │ │ • Image │ │
│ │ parsing │ │ repository │ │ parsing │ │
│ │ failed │ │ error │ │ failed │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Clean up any partial state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
This flowchart provides a comprehensive visual representation of the bootc status process, showing all decision points, operations, and data structures involved in displaying system status information.

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# bootc status - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc status` is a command for displaying the current state of a bootc-managed system. It provides comprehensive information about deployments, boot order, image references, and system configuration. The command supports multiple output formats and can be used both interactively and programmatically.
## Purpose
The status command serves several critical functions:
1. **System State Display**: Show current bootc system state
2. **Deployment Information**: Display staged, booted, and rollback deployments
3. **Image References**: Show container image information and metadata
4. **Boot Order Status**: Indicate current boot order configuration
5. **Programmatic Access**: Provide structured data for automation
6. **Troubleshooting**: Help diagnose system issues
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc status [OPTIONS...]
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Show current system status
bootc status
# Show status in JSON format
bootc status --format=json
# Show detailed status with verbose output
bootc status --verbose
# Show only booted deployment status
bootc status --booted
# Show status in YAML format
bootc status --format=yaml
```
## Command Options
| Option | Description | Default | Required |
|--------|-------------|---------|----------|
| `--format` | Output format (humanreadable, yaml, json) | `auto` | No |
| `--format-version` | Format version (0, 1) | `1` | No |
| `--booted` | Only display booted deployment | `false` | No |
| `--verbose`, `-v` | Include additional fields | `false` | No |
| `--json` | Output in JSON format (deprecated) | `false` | No |
### Output Formats
| Format | Description | Use Case |
|--------|-------------|----------|
| `humanreadable` | Human-friendly text output | Interactive use |
| `yaml` | YAML-formatted output | Programmatic parsing |
| `json` | JSON-formatted output | Programmatic parsing |
## Architecture Overview
### 1. Status Command Structure
```rust
pub(crate) struct StatusOpts {
pub(crate) json: bool, // JSON output (deprecated)
pub(crate) format: Option<OutputFormat>, // Output format
pub(crate) format_version: Option<u32>, // Format version
pub(crate) booted: bool, // Only booted deployment
pub(crate) verbose: bool, // Verbose output
}
```
### 2. Status Process Flow
```rust
pub(crate) async fn status(opts: StatusOpts) -> Result<()> {
// 1. Validate format version
match opts.format_version.unwrap_or_default() {
0 | 1 => {} // Both 0 and 1 mean "v1"
o => anyhow::bail!("Unsupported format version: {o}"),
};
// 2. Get system status
let mut host = if !ostree_booted()? {
Default::default()
} else {
let sysroot = super::cli::get_storage().await?;
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let booted_deployment = ostree.booted_deployment();
let (_deployments, host) = get_status(&ostree, booted_deployment.as_ref())?;
host
};
// 3. Filter to booted deployment if requested
if opts.booted {
host.filter_to_slot(Slot::Booted);
}
// 4. Determine output format
let out = std::io::stdout();
let mut out = out.lock();
let legacy_opt = if opts.json {
OutputFormat::Json
} else if std::io::stdout().is_terminal() {
OutputFormat::HumanReadable
} else {
OutputFormat::Yaml
};
let format = opts.format.unwrap_or(legacy_opt);
// 5. Output in requested format
match format {
OutputFormat::Json => host.to_canon_json_writer(&mut out),
OutputFormat::Yaml => serde_yaml::to_writer(&mut out, &host),
OutputFormat::HumanReadable => {
human_readable_output(&mut out, &host, opts.verbose)
}
}
}
```
### 3. Core Status Gathering
```rust
pub(crate) fn get_status(
sysroot: &SysrootLock,
booted_deployment: Option<&ostree::Deployment>,
) -> Result<(Deployments, Host)> {
// 1. Get stateroot name
let stateroot = booted_deployment.as_ref().map(|d| d.osname());
// 2. Partition deployments
let (mut related_deployments, other_deployments) = sysroot
.deployments()
.into_iter()
.partition::<VecDeque<_>, _>(|d| Some(d.osname()) == stateroot);
// 3. Find staged deployment
let staged = related_deployments
.iter()
.position(|d| d.is_staged())
.map(|i| related_deployments.remove(i).unwrap());
// 4. Filter out booted deployment
if let Some(booted) = booted_deployment.as_ref() {
related_deployments.retain(|f| !f.equal(booted));
}
// 5. Get rollback deployment
let rollback = related_deployments.pop_front();
// 6. Determine rollback queued status
let rollback_queued = match (booted_deployment.as_ref(), rollback.as_ref()) {
(Some(booted), Some(rollback)) => rollback.index() < booted.index(),
_ => false,
};
// 7. Determine boot order
let boot_order = if rollback_queued {
BootOrder::Rollback
} else {
BootOrder::Default
};
// 8. Create deployments structure
let deployments = Deployments {
staged,
rollback,
other: related_deployments,
};
// 9. Create boot entries
let staged = deployments.staged
.as_ref()
.map(|d| boot_entry_from_deployment(sysroot, d))
.transpose()
.context("Staged deployment")?;
let booted = booted_deployment
.as_ref()
.map(|d| boot_entry_from_deployment(sysroot, d))
.transpose()
.context("Booted deployment")?;
let rollback = deployments.rollback
.as_ref()
.map(|d| boot_entry_from_deployment(sysroot, d))
.transpose()
.context("Rollback deployment")?;
// 10. Create host specification
let spec = staged
.as_ref()
.or(booted.as_ref())
.and_then(|entry| entry.image.as_ref())
.map(|img| HostSpec {
image: Some(img.image.clone()),
boot_order,
})
.unwrap_or_default();
// 11. Determine host type
let ty = if booted
.as_ref()
.map(|b| b.image.is_some())
.unwrap_or_default()
{
Some(HostType::BootcHost)
} else {
None
};
// 12. Create host status
let mut host = Host::new(spec);
host.status = HostStatus {
staged,
booted,
rollback,
other_deployments: other_deployments,
rollback_queued,
ty,
};
Ok((deployments, host))
}
```
## Data Structures
### 1. Host Structure
```rust
pub struct Host {
pub resource: k8sapitypes::Resource,
pub spec: HostSpec,
pub status: HostStatus,
}
```
### 2. Host Specification
```rust
pub struct HostSpec {
pub image: Option<ImageReference>,
pub boot_order: BootOrder,
}
```
### 3. Host Status
```rust
pub struct HostStatus {
pub staged: Option<BootEntry>,
pub booted: Option<BootEntry>,
pub rollback: Option<BootEntry>,
pub other_deployments: Vec<BootEntry>,
pub rollback_queued: bool,
pub ty: Option<HostType>,
}
```
### 4. Boot Entry
```rust
pub struct BootEntry {
pub deployment: DeploymentInfo,
pub image: Option<ImageStatus>,
}
```
### 5. Image Status
```rust
pub struct ImageStatus {
pub image: ImageReference,
pub version: Option<String>,
pub timestamp: Option<chrono::DateTime<chrono::Utc>>,
pub image_digest: String,
pub architecture: String,
}
```
## Output Formats
### 1. Human Readable Format
**Default for terminal output**
```
System is deployed via bootc.
Image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
Version: 2.0.0
Digest: sha256:abc123def456...
Architecture: x86_64
Boot Order: Default
Rollback Queued: false
Deployments:
Staged: None
Booted: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
Rollback: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0
```
### 2. YAML Format
**Default for non-terminal output**
```yaml
apiVersion: v1
kind: Host
metadata:
name: localhost
spec:
image:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
transport: registry
bootOrder: Default
status:
staged: null
booted:
deployment:
id: abc123def456...
osname: debian-bootc
checksum: def456ghi789...
image:
image:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
transport: registry
version: "2.0.0"
timestamp: "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
imageDigest: sha256:abc123def456...
architecture: x86_64
rollback:
deployment:
id: def456ghi789...
osname: debian-bootc
checksum: ghi789jkl012...
image:
image:
image: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0
transport: registry
version: "1.0.0"
timestamp: "2024-01-10T15:45:00Z"
imageDigest: sha256:def456ghi789...
architecture: x86_64
otherDeployments: []
rollbackQueued: false
ty: BootcHost
```
### 3. JSON Format
**For programmatic access**
```json
{
"apiVersion": "v1",
"kind": "Host",
"metadata": {
"name": "localhost"
},
"spec": {
"image": {
"image": "quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0",
"transport": "registry"
},
"bootOrder": "Default"
},
"status": {
"staged": null,
"booted": {
"deployment": {
"id": "abc123def456...",
"osname": "debian-bootc",
"checksum": "def456ghi789..."
},
"image": {
"image": {
"image": "quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0",
"transport": "registry"
},
"version": "2.0.0",
"timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
"imageDigest": "sha256:abc123def456...",
"architecture": "x86_64"
}
},
"rollback": {
"deployment": {
"id": "def456ghi789...",
"osname": "debian-bootc",
"checksum": "ghi789jkl012..."
},
"image": {
"image": {
"image": "quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0",
"transport": "registry"
},
"version": "1.0.0",
"timestamp": "2024-01-10T15:45:00Z",
"imageDigest": "sha256:def456ghi789...",
"architecture": "x86_64"
}
},
"otherDeployments": [],
"rollbackQueued": false,
"ty": "BootcHost"
}
}
```
## Deployment Detection
### 1. OSTree Boot Detection
```rust
if !ostree_booted()? {
Default::default()
} else {
// Get system status
}
```
**Purpose**: Check if system is booted via OSTree
**Process**: Verify OSTree boot environment
### 2. Deployment Partitioning
```rust
let (mut related_deployments, other_deployments) = sysroot
.deployments()
.into_iter()
.partition::<VecDeque<_>, _>(|d| Some(d.osname()) == stateroot);
```
**Purpose**: Separate related deployments from others
**Process**: Filter deployments by stateroot name
### 3. Staged Deployment Detection
```rust
let staged = related_deployments
.iter()
.position(|d| d.is_staged())
.map(|i| related_deployments.remove(i).unwrap());
```
**Purpose**: Find staged deployment for next boot
**Process**: Look for deployment marked as staged
### 4. Rollback Detection
```rust
let rollback = related_deployments.pop_front();
let rollback_queued = match (booted_deployment.as_ref(), rollback.as_ref()) {
(Some(booted), Some(rollback)) => rollback.index() < booted.index(),
_ => false,
};
```
**Purpose**: Determine rollback deployment and queued status
**Process**: Check deployment order and indices
## Boot Order Management
### 1. Boot Order States
```rust
let boot_order = if rollback_queued {
BootOrder::Rollback
} else {
BootOrder::Default
};
```
**States**:
- **Default**: Current deployment first, rollback second
- **Rollback**: Rollback deployment first, current second
### 2. Rollback Queued Detection
```rust
let rollback_queued = match (booted_deployment.as_ref(), rollback.as_ref()) {
(Some(booted), Some(rollback)) => rollback.index() < booted.index(),
_ => false,
};
```
**Purpose**: Determine if rollback is queued for next boot
**Process**: Compare deployment indices
## Image Information Extraction
### 1. Image Status Creation
```rust
fn create_imagestatus(
image: ImageReference,
manifest_digest: &Digest,
config: &ImageConfiguration,
) -> ImageStatus {
let labels = labels_of_config(config);
let timestamp = labels
.and_then(|l| {
l.get(oci_spec::image::ANNOTATION_CREATED)
.map(|s| s.as_str())
})
.and_then(|s| chrono::DateTime::parse_from_rfc3339(s).ok())
.map(|dt| dt.with_timezone(&chrono::Utc));
let architecture = config.architecture().unwrap_or("unknown").to_string();
ImageStatus {
image,
version: labels.and_then(|l| l.get("version").cloned()),
timestamp,
image_digest: manifest_digest.to_string(),
architecture,
}
}
```
**Purpose**: Extract image metadata and configuration
**Process**: Parse OCI image configuration and labels
### 2. Boot Entry Creation
```rust
fn boot_entry_from_deployment(
sysroot: &SysrootLock,
deployment: &ostree::Deployment,
) -> Result<BootEntry> {
let deployment_info = DeploymentInfo {
id: deployment.csum().to_string(),
osname: deployment.osname().to_string(),
checksum: deployment.csum().to_string(),
};
let image = if let Ok(origin) = deployment.origin() {
if let Some(refspec) = origin.optional_string("origin", "refspec")? {
if let Ok(ostree_ref) = ostree::parse_refspec(&refspec) {
if let Ok(image_ref) = ostree_container::OstreeImageReference::try_from(ostree_ref) {
let image_ref = ImageReference::from(image_ref);
let repo = &sysroot.repo();
let imgstate = ostree_container::store::query_image_commit(repo, &deployment.csum())?;
let cached = imgstate.cached_update
.map(|cached| create_imagestatus(image_ref, &cached.manifest_digest, &cached.config));
cached
} else {
None
}
} else {
None
}
} else {
None
}
} else {
None
};
Ok(BootEntry {
deployment: deployment_info,
image,
})
}
```
**Purpose**: Create boot entry from OSTree deployment
**Process**: Extract deployment info and image metadata
## Format Detection
### 1. Automatic Format Selection
```rust
let legacy_opt = if opts.json {
OutputFormat::Json
} else if std::io::stdout().is_terminal() {
OutputFormat::HumanReadable
} else {
OutputFormat::Yaml
};
```
**Logic**:
- **JSON**: If `--json` flag specified
- **Human Readable**: If output is a terminal
- **YAML**: If output is not a terminal
### 2. Format Version Support
```rust
match opts.format_version.unwrap_or_default() {
0 | 1 => {} // Both 0 and 1 mean "v1"
o => anyhow::bail!("Unsupported format version: {o}"),
};
```
**Purpose**: Support multiple format versions
**Current**: Version 1 (exposed as both 0 and 1)
## Filtering Options
### 1. Booted Deployment Filter
```rust
if opts.booted {
host.filter_to_slot(Slot::Booted);
}
```
**Purpose**: Show only booted deployment information
**Use Case**: Focus on current deployment
### 2. Verbose Output
```rust
human_readable_output(&mut out, &host, opts.verbose)
```
**Purpose**: Include additional fields in human readable format
**Use Case**: Detailed troubleshooting information
## Error Handling
### 1. OSTree Boot Detection Errors
```rust
if !ostree_booted()? {
Default::default()
}
```
**Error**: System not booted via OSTree
**Response**: Return default empty status
### 2. Deployment Access Errors
```rust
let (_deployments, host) = get_status(&ostree, booted_deployment.as_ref())?;
```
**Error**: Cannot access deployments
**Response**: Propagate error up the call stack
### 3. Format Version Errors
```rust
match opts.format_version.unwrap_or_default() {
0 | 1 => {}
o => anyhow::bail!("Unsupported format version: {o}"),
};
```
**Error**: Unsupported format version
**Response**: Return error with message
## Usage Patterns
### 1. Interactive Use
```bash
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check with verbose output
bootc status --verbose
# Check only booted deployment
bootc status --booted
```
### 2. Programmatic Use
```bash
# Get JSON output for parsing
bootc status --format=json
# Get YAML output for parsing
bootc status --format=yaml
# Check if system is bootc compatible
bootc status --format=json | jq '.status.booted != null'
```
### 3. Automation Scripts
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Check if rollback is queued
if bootc status --format=json | jq -r '.status.rollbackQueued' | grep -q true; then
echo "Rollback is queued for next boot"
fi
# Get current image version
CURRENT_VERSION=$(bootc status --format=json | jq -r '.status.booted.image.version // "unknown"')
echo "Current version: $CURRENT_VERSION"
```
## Integration with Other Commands
### 1. Relationship to bootc upgrade
**Status Before Upgrade**:
```bash
bootc status
bootc upgrade --apply
bootc status
```
**Status After Upgrade**:
- Shows new staged deployment
- Shows updated booted deployment
- Shows previous deployment as rollback
### 2. Relationship to bootc switch
**Status Before Switch**:
```bash
bootc status
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
bootc status
```
**Status After Switch**:
- Shows new image reference
- Shows staged deployment
- Shows updated boot order
### 3. Relationship to bootc rollback
**Status Before Rollback**:
```bash
bootc status
bootc rollback
bootc status
```
**Status After Rollback**:
- Shows rollback queued status
- Shows updated boot order
- Shows deployment reordering
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
#### System Not Bootc Compatible
```bash
# Check if system is bootc compatible
bootc status --format=json | jq '.status.booted != null'
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
```
#### No Deployments Found
```bash
# Check deployment status
ostree admin status
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
#### Format Parsing Errors
```bash
# Use specific format
bootc status --format=json
# Check format version
bootc status --format-version=1
```
### 2. Debug Commands
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc status
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status --verbose
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Programmatic Usage
- **Use JSON/YAML**: For programmatic parsing
- **Check Format Version**: Specify format version explicitly
- **Handle Errors**: Check for null values and errors
- **Validate Output**: Verify expected fields exist
### 2. Interactive Usage
- **Use Human Readable**: For interactive use
- **Use Verbose**: For detailed information
- **Check Booted**: Focus on current deployment
- **Monitor Changes**: Track status over time
### 3. Automation
- **Parse JSON**: Use `jq` for JSON parsing
- **Check Compatibility**: Verify bootc compatibility
- **Monitor Status**: Track deployment changes
- **Handle Errors**: Implement proper error handling
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- **Additional Formats**: Support for more output formats
- **Filtering Options**: More granular filtering
- **Status History**: Track status changes over time
- **Health Checks**: Include system health information
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **API Support**: REST API for status queries
- **Web Interface**: Web-based status display
- **Monitoring Integration**: Integration with monitoring systems
- **Alerting**: Status-based alerting
This technical guide provides comprehensive understanding of the bootc status system's architecture, implementation, and usage patterns.

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# bootc switch - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands, system services, and tools that interact with or are used by the `bootc switch` system. Understanding these external dependencies is crucial for troubleshooting, monitoring, and integrating bootc switch into larger systems.
## Core System Commands
### 1. bootc Commands
#### bootc switch
**Purpose**: Switch to different container image reference
**Usage**: `bootc switch [OPTIONS...] <TARGET>`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment management
- `podman` - For container registry access
- `systemd` - For service management and reboot
```bash
# Switch to different image version
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch and apply immediately
bootc switch --apply quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch with soft reboot
bootc switch --apply --soft-reboot=auto quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch with specific transport
bootc switch --transport=oci-archive quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
#### bootc status
**Purpose**: Check system status and deployment state
**Usage**: `bootc status [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment information
- `systemd` - For service status
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Check status in JSON format
bootc status --json
# Check specific deployment
bootc status --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### bootc upgrade
**Purpose**: Update current image to newer version
**Usage**: `bootc upgrade [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment management
- `podman` - For container registry access
```bash
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
# Download and stage updates
bootc upgrade
# Apply updates and reboot
bootc upgrade --apply
```
#### bootc rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `bootc rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment switching
- `systemd` - For service management
```bash
# Rollback to previous version
bootc rollback
# Rollback to specific deployment
bootc rollback --deployment=deployment-id
```
### 2. OSTree Commands
#### ostree admin status
**Purpose**: Check OSTree deployment status
**Usage**: `ostree admin status`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc status` for deployment information
```bash
# Check deployment status
ostree admin status
# Check specific deployment
ostree admin status --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin deploy
**Purpose**: Deploy new OSTree deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin deploy [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used internally by bootc for staging updates
```bash
# Deploy new deployment
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc deployment-id
# Deploy with specific options
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc --karg=console=ttyS0 deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc rollback` for deployment switching
```bash
# Rollback to previous deployment
ostree admin rollback
# Rollback with specific options
ostree admin rollback --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin cleanup
**Purpose**: Clean up old deployments and free space
**Usage**: `ostree admin cleanup [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space management
```bash
# Clean up old deployments
ostree admin cleanup
# Clean up with specific options
ostree admin cleanup --keep=2
```
#### ostree refs
**Purpose**: List OSTree references
**Usage**: `ostree refs [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for reference management
```bash
# List all references
ostree refs
# List references for specific remote
ostree refs --remote=quay.io
# List references with details
ostree refs --list
```
### 3. Container Registry Commands
#### podman pull
**Purpose**: Pull container images from registry
**Usage**: `podman pull [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used by bootc for downloading images
```bash
# Pull image from registry
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Pull with authentication
podman pull --creds=username:password quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Pull specific tag
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
```
#### podman login
**Purpose**: Authenticate with container registry
**Usage**: `podman login [OPTIONS...] REGISTRY`
**Integration**: Required for private registry access
```bash
# Login to registry
podman login quay.io
# Login with specific credentials
podman login --username=myuser --password=mypass quay.io
# Login with token
podman login --authfile=/path/to/auth.json quay.io
```
#### podman inspect
**Purpose**: Inspect container image metadata
**Usage**: `podman inspect [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used for image validation and metadata extraction
```bash
# Inspect image
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Inspect specific configuration
podman inspect --format='{{.Config.Labels}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Inspect manifest
podman inspect --format='{{.Manifest}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
#### podman images
**Purpose**: List container images
**Usage**: `podman images [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for image management
```bash
# List all images
podman images
# List images with specific format
podman images --format "table {{.Repository}} {{.Tag}} {{.ID}}"
# List images with filters
podman images --filter "reference=quay.io/myorg/*"
```
#### podman rmi
**Purpose**: Remove container images
**Usage**: `podman rmi [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used for image cleanup
```bash
# Remove specific image
podman rmi quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0
# Remove image by ID
podman rmi abc123def456
# Remove unused images
podman image prune
```
### 4. System Management Commands
#### systemctl
**Purpose**: Control systemd services and units
**Usage**: `systemctl [COMMAND] [UNIT...]`
**Integration**: Used for service management and reboot coordination
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Start service
systemctl start bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Enable service
systemctl enable bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Restart service
systemctl restart bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
#### reboot
**Purpose**: Reboot the system
**Usage**: `reboot [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc switch --apply` for system restart
```bash
# Reboot system
reboot
# Reboot with specific delay
reboot +5
# Reboot with message
reboot "Applying bootc switch"
```
#### shutdown
**Purpose**: Shutdown the system
**Usage**: `shutdown [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for controlled shutdown before reboot
```bash
# Shutdown system
shutdown -h now
# Shutdown with delay
shutdown -h +5
# Shutdown with message
shutdown -h now "Applying bootc switch"
```
## Network and Registry Commands
### 1. HTTP Clients
#### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry communication
**Usage**: `curl [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Used for registry API calls and authentication
```bash
# Test registry connectivity
curl -I https://quay.io/v2/
# Check registry API
curl -H "Accept: application/vnd.docker.distribution.manifest.v2+json" \
https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/v2.0
# Authenticate with registry
curl -u username:password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
#### wget
**Purpose**: Download files from web servers
**Usage**: `wget [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Alternative to curl for registry communication
```bash
# Download registry manifest
wget -O manifest.json https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/v2.0
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
### 2. DNS Resolution
#### dig
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `dig [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Used for DNS resolution troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
dig quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
dig quay.io A
# Check DNS server
dig @8.8.8.8 quay.io
```
#### nslookup
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `nslookup [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Alternative to dig for DNS troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
nslookup quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
nslookup -type=A quay.io
```
### 3. Network Troubleshooting
#### ping
**Purpose**: Test network connectivity
**Usage**: `ping [OPTIONS...] HOST`
**Integration**: Used for testing registry connectivity
```bash
# Test connectivity
ping quay.io
# Test with specific count
ping -c 4 quay.io
# Test with specific interface
ping -I eth0 quay.io
```
#### traceroute
**Purpose**: Trace network path
**Usage**: `traceroute [OPTIONS...] HOST`
**Integration**: Used for network path analysis
```bash
# Trace path to registry
traceroute quay.io
# Trace with specific options
traceroute -n quay.io
```
## File System Commands
### 1. File Operations
#### cat
**Purpose**: Display file contents
**Usage**: `cat [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for displaying configuration files
```bash
# Display file contents
cat /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display with line numbers
cat -n /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display non-printing characters
cat -v /etc/bootc/config.yaml
```
#### cp
**Purpose**: Copy files
**Usage**: `cp [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backing up configuration files
```bash
# Copy file
cp /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.backup
# Copy with preserve attributes
cp -p /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.backup
# Copy recursively
cp -r /etc/bootc/ /etc/bootc.backup/
```
#### mv
**Purpose**: Move or rename files
**Usage**: `mv [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for renaming configuration files
```bash
# Rename file
mv /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.old
# Move file
mv /etc/bootc/config.yaml /backup/config.yaml
```
#### rm
**Purpose**: Remove files
**Usage**: `rm [OPTIONS...] FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for cleaning up temporary files
```bash
# Remove file
rm /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Remove with confirmation
rm -i /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Remove recursively
rm -r /etc/bootc/
```
### 2. Directory Operations
#### mkdir
**Purpose**: Create directories
**Usage**: `mkdir [OPTIONS...] DIRECTORY...`
**Integration**: Used for creating configuration directories
```bash
# Create directory
mkdir -p /etc/bootc
# Create with specific permissions
mkdir -m 755 /etc/bootc
```
#### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for listing configuration files
```bash
# List files
ls -la /etc/bootc/
# List with specific format
ls -l --time-style=full-iso /etc/bootc/
```
#### find
**Purpose**: Search for files
**Usage**: `find [PATH...] [EXPRESSION...]`
**Integration**: Used for finding configuration files
```bash
# Find configuration files
find /etc -name "*.yaml" -type f
# Find files modified recently
find /etc/bootc -mtime -1 -type f
```
## Logging and Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Logs
#### journalctl
**Purpose**: Query systemd journal
**Usage**: `journalctl [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for service and system log analysis
```bash
# Check bootc service logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Check logs since boot
journalctl -b
# Follow logs in real-time
journalctl -f
```
#### dmesg
**Purpose**: Display kernel ring buffer
**Usage**: `dmesg [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for kernel-level troubleshooting
```bash
# Display kernel messages
dmesg
# Display recent messages
dmesg -T
# Display with timestamps
dmesg -T | tail -50
```
### 2. File Monitoring
#### tail
**Purpose**: Display last lines of files
**Usage**: `tail [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for monitoring log files
```bash
# Follow log file
tail -f /var/log/bootc.log
# Display last lines
tail -n 100 /var/log/bootc.log
```
#### head
**Purpose**: Display first lines of files
**Usage**: `head [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for viewing file headers
```bash
# Display first lines
head -n 20 /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display first bytes
head -c 100 /etc/bootc/config.yaml
```
## Security Commands
### 1. Signature Verification
#### gpg
**Purpose**: GNU Privacy Guard
**Usage**: `gpg [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for signature verification
```bash
# Verify signature
gpg --verify signature.asc config.yaml
# Import public key
gpg --import public.key
# List keys
gpg --list-keys
```
#### openssl
**Purpose**: OpenSSL command line tool
**Usage**: `openssl [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for certificate and key management
```bash
# Check certificate
openssl x509 -in certificate.crt -text -noout
# Verify certificate chain
openssl verify -CAfile ca.crt certificate.crt
# Generate key pair
openssl genrsa -out private.key 2048
```
### 2. File Permissions
#### chmod
**Purpose**: Change file permissions
**Usage**: `chmod [OPTIONS...] MODE FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for setting file permissions
```bash
# Set permissions
chmod 644 /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Set permissions recursively
chmod -R 755 /etc/bootc
```
#### chown
**Purpose**: Change file ownership
**Usage**: `chown [OPTIONS...] OWNER[:GROUP] FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for setting file ownership
```bash
# Change ownership
chown root:root /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Change ownership recursively
chown -R root:root /etc/bootc
```
## Performance Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Resources
#### top
**Purpose**: Display running processes
**Usage**: `top [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process monitoring
```bash
# Display processes
top
# Display specific process
top -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process viewer
**Usage**: `htop [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource monitoring
```bash
# Start htop
htop
# Monitor specific process
htop -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### free
**Purpose**: Display memory usage
**Usage**: `free [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for memory monitoring
```bash
# Display memory usage
free -h
# Display in specific format
free -m
```
### 2. Disk Usage
#### df
**Purpose**: Display filesystem disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space monitoring
```bash
# Check disk usage
df -h
# Check specific filesystem
df -h /sysroot
# Check inode usage
df -i
```
#### du
**Purpose**: Display directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for directory space analysis
```bash
# Check directory usage
du -sh /etc/bootc
# Check OSTree usage
du -sh /sysroot/ostree
```
## Container Runtime Commands
### 1. Podman Commands
#### podman run
**Purpose**: Run container
**Usage**: `podman run [OPTIONS...] IMAGE [COMMAND...]`
**Integration**: Used for testing container images
```bash
# Run container
podman run -it quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Run with specific options
podman run --rm quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Run with environment variables
podman run -e VAR=value quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
#### podman ps
**Purpose**: List containers
**Usage**: `podman ps [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for container management
```bash
# List running containers
podman ps
# List all containers
podman ps -a
# List with specific format
podman ps --format "table {{.Names}} {{.Image}} {{.Status}}"
```
#### podman rm
**Purpose**: Remove containers
**Usage**: `podman rm [OPTIONS...] CONTAINER...`
**Integration**: Used for container cleanup
```bash
# Remove specific container
podman rm container-id
# Remove all stopped containers
podman container prune
# Remove with force
podman rm -f container-id
```
### 2. Docker Commands (Alternative)
#### docker
**Purpose**: Alternative container runtime
**Usage**: `docker [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Alternative to podman
```bash
# List containers
docker ps -a
# List images
docker images
# Run container
docker run -it quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
## Backup and Recovery Commands
### 1. Archive Commands
#### tar
**Purpose**: Archive files
**Usage**: `tar [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for backup creation
```bash
# Create backup
tar -czf backup.tar.gz /etc/bootc
# Extract backup
tar -xzf backup.tar.gz
# List archive contents
tar -tzf backup.tar.gz
```
#### rsync
**Purpose**: Synchronize files
**Usage**: `rsync [OPTIONS...] SRC DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backup synchronization
```bash
# Synchronize files
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ /backup/bootc/
# Synchronize with remote
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ user@host:/backup/bootc/
```
### 2. Version Control
#### git
**Purpose**: Version control system
**Usage**: `git [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for configuration version control
```bash
# Initialize repository
git init
# Add files
git add /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Commit changes
git commit -m "Update configuration"
# Check status
git status
```
## System Information Commands
### 1. System Information
#### uname
**Purpose**: Display system information
**Usage**: `uname [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display system information
uname -a
# Display kernel version
uname -r
# Display architecture
uname -m
```
#### hostname
**Purpose**: Display or set hostname
**Usage**: `hostname [OPTIONS...] [NAME]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display hostname
hostname
# Set hostname
hostname newhostname
```
#### whoami
**Purpose**: Display current user
**Usage**: `whoami [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for user identification
```bash
# Display current user
whoami
# Display user ID
id
```
### 2. Hardware Information
#### lscpu
**Purpose**: Display CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource analysis
```bash
# Display CPU information
lscpu
# Display in specific format
lscpu --extended
```
#### lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for storage device identification
```bash
# List all block devices
lsblk
# List with filesystem information
lsblk -f
# List specific device
lsblk /dev/sda
```
This comprehensive external commands reference provides all the tools and commands needed to effectively manage, troubleshoot, and integrate with the bootc switch system.

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# bootc switch - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc switch` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and state transitions involved in switching container image references.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc switch │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Target Image │
│ │
│ • Parse transport type (registry, oci, oci-archive, etc.) │
│ • Create ImageReference structure │
│ • Configure signature verification policy │
│ • Convert to OSTreeImageReference │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Operation Mode │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ In-Place Mutation? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ In-Place ││ │ │ Normal Switch Process ││ │
│ │ │ Switch ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Find ││ │ │ • Get system storage ││ │
│ │ │ deployment││ │ │ • Get OSTree repository ││ │
│ │ │ • Update ││ │ │ • Get current system status ││ │
│ │ │ origin ││ │ │ • Create new specification ││ │
│ │ │ • Log ││ │ │ • Check for changes ││ │
│ │ │ operation ││ │ │ • Pull and stage image ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ • Update system status ││ │
│ │ │ │ │ • Handle soft reboot ││ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ │ • Apply changes if requested ││ │
│ │ │ Return ││ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ │ Success ││ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ │ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Get System Status │
│ │
│ • Get storage interface │
│ • Get OSTree repository │
│ • Get current system status │
│ • Get booted deployment information │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create New Specification │
│ │
│ • Clone current host specification │
│ • Update image reference to target │
│ • Preserve other settings (boot order, etc.) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check for Changes │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ new_spec == host.spec? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Print: ││ │ │ Log Switch Operation ││ │
│ │ │ "Image ││ │ │ • Log old image reference ││ │
│ │ │ specification││ │ │ • Log new image reference ││ │
│ │ │ is ││ │ │ • Log transport type ││ │
│ │ │ unchanged" ││ │ │ • Log to systemd journal ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ▼ │ │
│ │ │ Return ││ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Success ││ │ │ Pull and Stage Image ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ • Authenticate with registry ││ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ │ • Download image layers ││ │
│ │ │ • Convert to OSTree format ││ │
│ │ │ • Validate image compatibility ││ │
│ │ │ • Stage new deployment ││ │
│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Handle Image Retention │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --retain specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Keep ││ │ │ Prune Previous Reference ││ │
│ │ │ Previous ││ │ │ • Get booted deployment origin ││ │
│ │ │ Image ││ │ │ • Parse OSTree reference ││ │
│ │ │ Reference ││ │ │ • Update OSTree reference ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ │ • Free up disk space ││ │
│ └─────────────────┘ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Stage New Deployment │
│ │
│ • Create new deployment in OSTree │
│ • Configure bootloader for new deployment │
│ • Update system status │
│ • Preserve /etc and /var state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Update System Status │
│ │
│ • Update system modification time │
│ • Refresh system status │
│ • Update deployment information │
│ • Log configuration changes │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Handle Soft Reboot │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --soft-reboot specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Configure ││ │ │ Skip Soft Reboot ││ │
│ │ │ Soft Reboot ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Check ││ │ │ • Continue to apply check ││ │
│ │ │ availability││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Configure ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ if needed ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Apply Changes │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --apply specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Reboot ││ │ │ Changes Staged ││ │
│ │ │ System ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • Execute ││ │ │ • Changes ready for next boot ││ │
│ │ │ reboot ││ │ │ • No immediate action ││ │
│ │ │ • Apply ││ │ │ • User can reboot manually ││ │
│ │ │ changes ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Image switch completed successfully │
│ • New image staged for next boot │
│ • System ready for reboot (if --apply) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## In-Place Switch Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ In-Place Switch │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Log Operation │
│ │
│ • Log to systemd journal with unique message ID │
│ • Include image reference and transport type │
│ • Mark as in-place switch operation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Find Deployment Directory │
│ │
│ • Search for deployment directory in /sysroot/ostree/deploy │
│ • Locate current booted deployment │
│ • Validate deployment structure │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Update Origin File │
│ │
│ • Read current origin file │
│ • Parse origin configuration │
│ • Update image reference │
│ • Write updated origin file │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Extract Deployment ID │
│ │
│ • Parse deployment directory name │
│ • Extract deployment ID │
│ • Return deployment ID for logging │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • In-place switch completed │
│ │ • Deployment ID updated │
│ │ • Image reference changed │
│ │ • System ready for next boot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Image │ │ System │ │ Network │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Invalid │ │ • Not bootc │ │ • Registry │ │
│ │ transport │ │ compatible │ │ connectivity │ │
│ │ • Image not │ │ • No deployment │ │ • Authentication│ │
│ │ found │ │ found │ │ failed │ │
│ │ • Signature │ │ • Invalid │ │ • Image pull │ │
│ │ verification │ │ state │ │ failed │ │
│ │ failed │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Clean up any partial state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Current State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Image: v1.0 │ │ Image: v1.0 │ │
│ │ Boot: normal │ │ Boot: normal │ │
│ │ Staged: none │ │ Staged: v2.0 │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Switch Operation │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Image │ │ Boot Order │ │ │
│ │ │ Change │ │ Change │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ • Pull new │ │ • Execute rollback │ │ │
│ │ │ image │ │ • Update boot order │ │ │
│ │ │ • Stage │ │ • Preserve state │ │ │
│ │ │ deployment │ │ │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ New State │ │ New State │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Image: v2.0 │ │ • Image: v1.0 │ │
│ │ • Boot: normal │ │ • Boot: normal │ │
│ │ • Staged: v2.0 │ │ • Rollback: queued │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Transport Type Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Transport Selection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Parse Transport Type │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ --transport specified? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Use ││ │ │ Use Default (registry) ││ │
│ │ │ Specified ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ Transport ││ │ │ • Set transport to 'registry' ││ │
│ │ │ • registry ││ │ │ • Use registry authentication ││ │
│ │ │ • oci ││ │ │ • Use HTTPS protocol ││ │
│ │ │ • oci- ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ archive ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • containers││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ -storage ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Image Reference │
│ │
│ • Create ImageReference structure │
│ • Set transport type │
│ │ • Set image name/tag │
│ │ • Configure signature verification │
│ │ • Convert to OSTreeImageReference │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
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# bootc switch - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc switch` is a command for changing the container image reference that a bootc-managed system will boot from. It operates similarly to `bootc upgrade` but changes the image source rather than updating the current image. This enables blue/green deployments, A/B testing, and controlled rollouts across different image versions.
## Purpose
The switch command serves several critical functions:
1. **Image Source Management**: Change the container image reference for future boots
2. **Blue/Green Deployments**: Switch between different image versions
3. **A/B Testing**: Test different image versions on different systems
4. **Controlled Rollouts**: Gradually migrate systems to new image versions
5. **Rollback Capability**: Switch back to previous image versions
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc switch [OPTIONS...] <TARGET>
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Switch to different image version
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch and apply immediately
bootc switch --apply quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch with soft reboot
bootc switch --apply --soft-reboot=auto quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch with specific transport
bootc switch --transport=oci-archive quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
## Command Options
### Core Options
| Option | Description | Default | Required |
|--------|-------------|---------|----------|
| `TARGET` | Target image to use for next boot | `None` | Yes |
| `--apply` | Restart/reboot into new target image | `false` | No |
| `--quiet` | Don't display progress | `false` | No |
| `--soft-reboot` | Configure soft reboot behavior | `None` | No |
### Transport Options
| Option | Description | Default | Values |
|--------|-------------|---------|--------|
| `--transport` | Container transport type | `registry` | `registry`, `oci`, `oci-archive`, `containers-storage` |
### Security Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|--------|-------------|---------|
| `--enforce-container-sigpolicy` | Enforce container signature policy | `false` |
### Advanced Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|--------|-------------|---------|
| `--retain` | Retain reference to currently booted image | `false` |
## Architecture Overview
### 1. Switch Command Structure
```rust
pub(crate) struct SwitchOpts {
pub(crate) quiet: bool, // Suppress progress output
pub(crate) apply: bool, // Apply and reboot
pub(crate) soft_reboot: Option<SoftRebootMode>, // Soft reboot behavior
pub(crate) transport: String, // Container transport
pub(crate) enforce_container_sigpolicy: bool, // Signature enforcement
pub(crate) retain: bool, // Retain current image ref
pub(crate) mutate_in_place: bool, // In-place mutation (hidden)
pub(crate) progress: ProgressOptions, // Progress reporting
}
```
### 2. Switch Process Flow
```rust
async fn switch(opts: SwitchOpts) -> Result<()> {
// 1. Parse and validate target image
let transport = ostree_container::Transport::try_from(opts.transport.as_str())?;
let imgref = ostree_container::ImageReference {
transport,
name: opts.target.to_string(),
};
let sigverify = sigpolicy_from_opt(opts.enforce_container_sigpolicy);
let target = ostree_container::OstreeImageReference { sigverify, imgref };
let target = ImageReference::from(target);
// 2. Handle in-place mutation (hidden option)
if opts.mutate_in_place {
let deployid = switch_origin_inplace(&root, &target).await?;
println!("Updated {deployid} to pull from {target}");
return Ok(());
}
// 3. Get system status
let sysroot = &get_storage().await?;
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let repo = &ostree.repo();
let (booted_deployment, _deployments, host) =
crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?;
// 4. Create new specification
let new_spec = {
let mut new_spec = host.spec.clone();
new_spec.image = Some(target.clone());
new_spec
};
// 5. Check for changes
if new_spec == host.spec {
println!("Image specification is unchanged.");
return Ok(());
}
// 6. Log switch operation
tracing::info!(
message_id = SWITCH_JOURNAL_ID,
bootc.old_image_reference = old_image,
bootc.new_image_reference = &target.image,
"Switching from image {} to {}",
old_image, target.image
);
// 7. Pull and stage new image
let fetched = crate::deploy::pull(repo, &target, None, opts.quiet, prog.clone()).await?;
// 8. Handle image retention
if !opts.retain {
// Prune previous ostree ref
if let Some(booted_origin) = booted_deployment.origin() {
if let Some(ostree_ref) = booted_origin.optional_string("origin", "refspec")? {
let (remote, ostree_ref) = ostree::parse_refspec(&ostree_ref)?;
repo.set_ref_immediate(remote.as_deref(), &ostree_ref, None, cancellable)?;
}
}
}
// 9. Stage new deployment
let stateroot = booted_deployment.osname();
crate::deploy::stage(sysroot, &stateroot, &fetched, &new_spec, prog.clone()).await?;
// 10. Update system status
sysroot.update_mtime()?;
// 11. Handle soft reboot
if opts.soft_reboot.is_some() {
let updated_host = crate::status::get_status(ostree, Some(&booted_deployment))?.1;
handle_staged_soft_reboot(ostree, opts.soft_reboot, &updated_host)?;
}
// 12. Apply changes if requested
if opts.apply {
crate::reboot::reboot()?;
}
Ok(())
}
```
## Image Reference Handling
### 1. Transport Types
The switch command supports multiple container transport types:
#### Registry Transport (default)
```bash
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
#### OCI Archive Transport
```bash
bootc switch --transport=oci-archive /path/to/image.tar
```
#### OCI Transport
```bash
bootc switch --transport=oci oci:quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
#### Containers Storage Transport
```bash
bootc switch --transport=containers-storage containers-storage:quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
### 2. Image Reference Parsing
```rust
let transport = ostree_container::Transport::try_from(opts.transport.as_str())?;
let imgref = ostree_container::ImageReference {
transport,
name: opts.target.to_string(),
};
let sigverify = sigpolicy_from_opt(opts.enforce_container_sigpolicy);
let target = ostree_container::OstreeImageReference { sigverify, imgref };
```
**Process**:
1. **Transport Parsing**: Convert string to transport enum
2. **Image Reference**: Create container image reference
3. **Signature Verification**: Configure signature policy
4. **OSTree Reference**: Convert to OSTree image reference
## In-Place Mutation
### 1. In-Place Switch Implementation
```rust
pub(crate) fn switch_origin_inplace(root: &Dir, imgref: &ImageReference) -> Result<String> {
const SWITCH_INPLACE_JOURNAL_ID: &str = "3e2f1a0b9c8d7e6f5a4b3c2d1e0f9a8b7";
tracing::info!(
message_id = SWITCH_INPLACE_JOURNAL_ID,
bootc.image.reference = &imgref.image,
bootc.image.transport = &imgref.transport,
bootc.switch_type = "in_place",
"Performing in-place switch to image: {}",
imgref
);
// Find deployment directory
let deploy_dir = find_deployment_directory(root)?;
// Update origin file
let origin_path = deploy_dir.join("origin");
let mut origin = std::fs::read_to_string(&origin_path)?;
// Update image reference in origin
update_origin_image_reference(&mut origin, imgref)?;
// Write updated origin
std::fs::write(&origin_path, origin)?;
// Extract deployment ID
let deploy_id = extract_deployment_id(&deploy_dir)?;
Ok(deploy_id)
}
```
**Purpose**: Directly modify the booted deployment's origin file
**Use Cases**:
- Anaconda %post scripts
- System installation scenarios
- Emergency image switching
## State Management
### 1. Specification Updates
```rust
let new_spec = {
let mut new_spec = host.spec.clone();
new_spec.image = Some(target.clone());
new_spec
};
```
**Process**:
1. **Clone Current Spec**: Copy existing host specification
2. **Update Image Reference**: Set new target image
3. **Preserve Other Settings**: Keep boot order and other settings
### 2. Change Detection
```rust
if new_spec == host.spec {
println!("Image specification is unchanged.");
return Ok(());
}
```
**Purpose**: Avoid unnecessary operations when no changes are made
**Benefits**: Performance optimization, clear user feedback
### 3. Image Retention
```rust
if !opts.retain {
// Prune previous ostree ref
if let Some(booted_origin) = booted_deployment.origin() {
if let Some(ostree_ref) = booted_origin.optional_string("origin", "refspec")? {
let (remote, ostree_ref) = ostree::parse_refspec(&ostree_ref)?;
repo.set_ref_immediate(remote.as_deref(), &ostree_ref, None, cancellable)?;
}
}
}
```
**Purpose**: Manage OSTree references for disk space optimization
**Behavior**:
- **Default**: Remove previous image reference
- **With `--retain`**: Keep previous image reference
## Logging and Monitoring
### 1. Switch Operation Logging
```rust
const SWITCH_JOURNAL_ID: &str = "7a6b5c4d3e2f1a0b9c8d7e6f5a4b3c2d1";
tracing::info!(
message_id = SWITCH_JOURNAL_ID,
bootc.old_image_reference = old_image,
bootc.new_image_reference = &target.image,
bootc.new_image_transport = &target.transport,
"Switching from image {} to {}",
old_image, target.image
);
```
**Purpose**: Track image switching operations
**Fields**:
- `message_id`: Unique identifier for switch operations
- `bootc.old_image_reference`: Previous image reference
- `bootc.new_image_reference`: New image reference
- `bootc.new_image_transport`: Transport type used
### 2. In-Place Switch Logging
```rust
const SWITCH_INPLACE_JOURNAL_ID: &str = "3e2f1a0b9c8d7e6f5a4b3c2d1e0f9a8b7";
tracing::info!(
message_id = SWITCH_INPLACE_JOURNAL_ID,
bootc.image.reference = &imgref.image,
bootc.image.transport = &imgref.transport,
bootc.switch_type = "in_place",
"Performing in-place switch to image: {}",
imgref
);
```
**Purpose**: Track in-place switch operations
**Fields**:
- `message_id`: Unique identifier for in-place switches
- `bootc.image.reference`: Target image reference
- `bootc.image.transport`: Transport type used
- `bootc.switch_type`: Operation type identifier
## Usage Patterns
### 1. Blue/Green Deployments
```bash
# Deploy to green environment
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:green
# Switch back to blue if needed
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:blue
```
### 2. A/B Testing
```bash
# Switch subset of systems to version B
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0-beta
# Monitor and switch back if issues
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0-stable
```
### 3. Controlled Rollouts
```bash
# Switch to new version
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Apply immediately
bootc switch --apply quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Apply with soft reboot
bootc switch --apply --soft-reboot=auto quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
### 4. Emergency Rollbacks
```bash
# Quick rollback to previous version
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0 --apply
# Rollback with retention
bootc switch --retain quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0
```
## Integration with Other Commands
### 1. Relationship to bootc upgrade
**Similarities**:
- Both pull and stage container images
- Both support `--apply` and `--soft-reboot` options
- Both use the same deployment staging process
**Differences**:
- `upgrade`: Updates current image to newer version
- `switch`: Changes image source to different image
### 2. Relationship to bootc rollback
**Complementary**:
- `switch`: Change to different image version
- `rollback`: Revert to previous deployment
**Usage**:
```bash
# Switch to new version
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# If issues, rollback
bootc rollback
```
### 3. Relationship to bootc status
**Status Display**:
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Switch to new image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Check updated status
bootc status
```
## Error Handling
### 1. Image Validation Errors
```rust
// Invalid transport
Error: Invalid transport type 'invalid'
// Image not found
Error: Image not found in registry
// Signature verification failed
Error: Signature verification failed
```
### 2. System State Errors
```rust
// System not bootc compatible
Error: System is not bootc compatible
// No changes detected
Image specification is unchanged.
// Deployment not found
Error: No deployment directory found
```
### 3. Network and Registry Errors
```rust
// Registry connectivity
Error: Failed to connect to registry
// Authentication failed
Error: Authentication failed
// Image pull failed
Error: Failed to pull image
```
## Security Considerations
### 1. Signature Verification
```bash
# Enforce signature policy
bootc switch --enforce-container-sigpolicy quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
**Purpose**: Ensure image authenticity and integrity
**Requirements**: Valid signature policy in `/etc/containers/policy.json`
### 2. Transport Security
**Registry Transport**: Uses HTTPS and authentication
**OCI Archive**: Local file system access
**Containers Storage**: Local container storage
### 3. Image Validation
- **Schema Validation**: Validates image configuration
- **Compatibility Check**: Ensures image is bootc-compatible
- **Signature Verification**: Validates image signatures
## Performance Considerations
### 1. Image Pulling
- **Layer Caching**: Reuses existing layers when possible
- **Incremental Updates**: Only downloads changed layers
- **Parallel Downloads**: Downloads layers in parallel
### 2. Staging Process
- **Atomic Staging**: All-or-nothing staging process
- **Rollback Capability**: Maintains previous deployment
- **Status Updates**: Efficient status management
### 3. Disk Space Management
- **Reference Pruning**: Removes old image references by default
- **Retention Option**: Keep references with `--retain`
- **Cleanup**: Automatic cleanup of unused layers
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
#### Image Not Found
```bash
# Check image exists
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Check registry connectivity
curl -I https://quay.io/v2/
```
#### Signature Verification Failed
```bash
# Check signature policy
cat /etc/containers/policy.json
# Verify image signatures
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
#### System Not Compatible
```bash
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check bootc compatibility
bootc status --json | jq '.status.booted'
```
### 2. Debug Commands
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Verify image
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Image Management
- **Use Semantic Versioning**: Clear version numbering
- **Test Before Switch**: Validate images in staging
- **Monitor After Switch**: Watch for issues post-switch
- **Keep Rollback Ready**: Maintain previous versions
### 2. Deployment Strategy
- **Blue/Green**: Use different image tags
- **Canary Deployments**: Gradual rollout
- **A/B Testing**: Compare different versions
- **Emergency Procedures**: Quick rollback capability
### 3. Monitoring and Logging
- **Track Switch Operations**: Monitor journal logs
- **Set Up Alerts**: Notify on switch failures
- **Monitor System Health**: Watch for issues
- **Document Changes**: Keep change records
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- **Userspace Restart**: For kernel-unchanged switches
- **Rollback Automation**: Automatic rollback on failure
- **Switch Scheduling**: Time-based switching
- **Health Checks**: Pre/post switch validation
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **API Support**: REST API for switching
- **Web Interface**: Web-based image management
- **Configuration Management**: Declarative switching
- **Audit Logging**: Comprehensive audit trails
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# bootc upgrade - Comprehensive Guide
## Overview
`bootc upgrade` is the primary command for downloading and applying system updates in bootc-managed systems. It implements an A/B upgrade system where updates are staged and applied at the next boot, ensuring system stability and providing rollback capabilities.
## Purpose
The upgrade system serves several critical functions:
1. **Transactional Updates**: Downloads and stages updates without affecting the running system
2. **A/B Deployment**: Maintains two system versions for safe rollback
3. **Registry Integration**: Pulls updates from container registries
4. **Automatic Application**: Can automatically apply updates and reboot
5. **Soft Reboot Support**: Faster restarts when possible
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc upgrade [OPTIONS...]
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Check for available updates
bootc upgrade --check
# Download and stage updates
bootc upgrade
# Download, stage, and apply updates (with reboot)
bootc upgrade --apply
# Upgrade with soft reboot if available
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
# Quiet mode (no progress output)
bootc upgrade --quiet
```
## Command Options
### Core Options
| Option | Description | Default | Conflicts With |
|--------|-------------|---------|----------------|
| `--check` | Check for updates without downloading | `false` | `--apply` |
| `--apply` | Apply updates and reboot | `false` | `--check` |
| `--quiet` | Suppress progress output | `false` | None |
| `--soft-reboot` | Configure soft reboot behavior | `None` | `--check` |
### Soft Reboot Modes
| Mode | Description | Behavior |
|------|-------------|----------|
| `required` | Fail if soft reboot unavailable | Error if not supported |
| `auto` | Use soft reboot if available | Fallback to regular reboot |
## Upgrade Process
### 1. Check Phase (`--check`)
The check phase only downloads metadata to determine if updates are available:
```bash
bootc upgrade --check
```
**What it does**:
- Downloads container manifest and configuration
- Compares with currently booted image
- Shows available updates without downloading layers
- Displays version information and digest
**Output example**:
```
Update available for: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
Version: 1.2.3
Digest: sha256:abc123...
```
### 2. Download Phase (default)
Downloads and stages the updated container image:
```bash
bootc upgrade
```
**What it does**:
- Downloads full container image layers
- Stages the update for next boot
- Preserves current running system
- Updates system status
**Process**:
1. **Registry Query**: Check for updated image
2. **Layer Download**: Pull container layers
3. **OSTree Import**: Convert to OSTree format
4. **Staging**: Prepare for next boot
5. **Status Update**: Mark as staged
### 3. Apply Phase (`--apply`)
Immediately applies staged updates and reboots:
```bash
bootc upgrade --apply
```
**What it does**:
- Applies staged updates
- Reboots into new system
- Preserves `/etc` and `/var` state
- Updates bootloader configuration
## Upgrade Modes
### 1. Check-Only Mode
```bash
bootc upgrade --check
```
**Use cases**:
- Monitoring for updates
- CI/CD pipeline checks
- Update availability verification
- Automated update detection
**Benefits**:
- Fast execution (metadata only)
- No bandwidth usage for full download
- Safe to run frequently
### 2. Stage-Only Mode
```bash
bootc upgrade
```
**Use cases**:
- Download updates for later application
- Batch update preparation
- Offline update preparation
- Manual control over application timing
**Benefits**:
- Updates ready for next boot
- No immediate system changes
- Allows review before application
### 3. Immediate Apply Mode
```bash
bootc upgrade --apply
```
**Use cases**:
- Automated update application
- CI/CD deployment
- Immediate update application
- Single-command updates
**Benefits**:
- Complete update cycle
- Automatic reboot
- No manual intervention required
## Soft Reboot Support
### What is Soft Reboot?
Soft reboot is a faster restart mechanism that avoids full hardware reboot when possible, typically used in virtualized environments.
### Soft Reboot Modes
#### Required Mode
```bash
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=required
```
**Behavior**:
- Fails if soft reboot is not available
- Ensures fastest possible restart
- Use when soft reboot is critical
#### Auto Mode
```bash
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
```
**Behavior**:
- Uses soft reboot if available
- Falls back to regular reboot if not supported
- Recommended for most use cases
### Soft Reboot Requirements
- Virtualized environment (VMware, QEMU, etc.)
- Kernel support for kexec
- Sufficient memory for kexec
- Compatible hardware
## Integration Patterns
### 1. Manual Updates
```bash
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
# If updates available, apply them
bootc upgrade --apply
```
### 2. Automated Updates
```bash
# Automated update with soft reboot
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto --quiet
```
### 3. CI/CD Integration
```yaml
# GitHub Actions example
- name: Update system
run: |
bootc upgrade --check
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
fi
```
### 4. Monitoring Integration
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Update monitoring script
if bootc upgrade --check; then
echo "Updates available"
# Send notification
notify-send "System updates available"
else
echo "System up to date"
fi
```
## Status and Monitoring
### Check Update Status
```bash
# View current status
bootc status
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
```
### Status Indicators
| Status | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `booted` | Currently running system |
| `staged` | Update ready for next boot |
| `incompatible` | System has local modifications |
### Update Verification
```bash
# Check what's staged
bootc status
# Verify update details
bootc upgrade --check
```
## Rollback and Recovery
### Rollback Process
```bash
# Rollback to previous version
bootc rollback
# Check rollback status
bootc status
```
### Recovery Scenarios
1. **Failed Update**: Use `bootc rollback`
2. **Corrupted System**: Boot from previous deployment
3. **Incompatible Update**: Check system compatibility
## Best Practices
### 1. Update Strategy
- **Test First**: Test updates in staging environment
- **Gradual Rollout**: Use `bootc switch` for controlled deployments
- **Monitor Status**: Check `bootc status` regularly
- **Backup State**: Ensure `/etc` and `/var` are backed up
### 2. Automation
- **Use `--check`**: For monitoring and CI/CD
- **Use `--apply`**: For automated deployments
- **Use `--soft-reboot`**: For faster restarts when possible
- **Use `--quiet`**: For automated scripts
### 3. Error Handling
- **Check Return Codes**: Handle update failures gracefully
- **Verify Status**: Confirm updates are staged correctly
- **Test Rollback**: Ensure rollback works before applying
- **Monitor Logs**: Check system logs for issues
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
#### No Updates Available
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Verify image source
bootc edit
# Check registry connectivity
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
```
#### Update Fails to Apply
```bash
# Check staged status
bootc status
# Verify system compatibility
bootc upgrade --check
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
#### Soft Reboot Fails
```bash
# Check soft reboot support
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=required
# Fall back to regular reboot
bootc upgrade --apply
```
### Debug Commands
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc upgrade --check
# Check system status
bootc status --json
# Verify image integrity
bootc upgrade --check --quiet
```
## Advanced Usage
### 1. Custom Image Sources
```bash
# Switch to different image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Upgrade from new source
bootc upgrade
```
### 2. Offline Updates
```bash
# Download updates offline
bootc upgrade
# Apply when ready
bootc upgrade --apply
```
### 3. Batch Updates
```bash
# Download multiple updates
bootc upgrade
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.1
bootc upgrade
# Apply all at once
bootc upgrade --apply
```
## Security Considerations
### 1. Image Verification
- **Signature Verification**: Ensure images are signed
- **Registry Security**: Use trusted registries
- **Digest Verification**: Verify image digests
### 2. Update Security
- **Network Security**: Use secure connections
- **Authentication**: Authenticate with registries
- **Authorization**: Control update permissions
### 3. Rollback Security
- **State Preservation**: Ensure `/etc` and `/var` are secure
- **Access Control**: Limit rollback permissions
- **Audit Logging**: Log all update activities
## Performance Optimization
### 1. Update Speed
- **Use `--check`**: For quick availability checks
- **Use `--soft-reboot`**: For faster restarts
- **Use `--quiet`**: For automated scripts
### 2. Bandwidth Usage
- **Check First**: Use `--check` before downloading
- **Incremental Updates**: Only download changed layers
- **Local Caching**: Use local registry mirrors
### 3. System Impact
- **Staged Updates**: No impact on running system
- **Atomic Application**: All-or-nothing updates
- **Rollback Capability**: Quick recovery from issues
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- **Userspace Restart**: For kernel-unchanged updates
- **Delta Updates**: More efficient layer downloads
- **Rollback Automation**: Automatic rollback on failure
- **Update Scheduling**: Time-based update application
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **API Support**: REST API for update management
- **Webhook Integration**: Event notifications
- **Metrics Collection**: Update performance metrics
- **Dashboard Integration**: Web-based management
---
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# bootc upgrade - Examples and Troubleshooting
## Practical Examples
### 1. Basic Update Operations
#### Check for Updates
```bash
# Check if updates are available
bootc upgrade --check
# Expected output:
# Update available for: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Version: 1.2.3
# Digest: sha256:abc123...
```
#### Download Updates
```bash
# Download and stage updates
bootc upgrade
# Expected output:
# Update available for: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Version: 1.2.3
# Digest: sha256:abc123...
# Staging update...
# Update staged successfully
```
#### Apply Updates
```bash
# Apply updates and reboot
bootc upgrade --apply
# Expected output:
# Update available for: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Version: 1.2.3
# Digest: sha256:abc123...
# Staging update...
# Update staged successfully
# Rebooting system...
```
### 2. Automated Update Scripts
#### Simple Update Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# update-system.sh
set -e
echo "Checking for updates..."
if bootc upgrade --check; then
echo "Updates available, applying..."
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
else
echo "System is up to date"
fi
```
#### Advanced Update Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# advanced-update.sh
set -e
# Configuration
IMAGE_SOURCE="quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest"
LOG_FILE="/var/log/bootc-updates.log"
MAX_RETRIES=3
# Logging function
log() {
echo "$(date): $1" | tee -a "$LOG_FILE"
}
# Update function
update_system() {
local retry_count=0
while [ $retry_count -lt $MAX_RETRIES ]; do
log "Attempting update (attempt $((retry_count + 1)))"
if bootc upgrade --check; then
log "Updates available, applying..."
if bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto; then
log "Update applied successfully"
return 0
else
log "Update failed, retrying..."
retry_count=$((retry_count + 1))
sleep 30
fi
else
log "No updates available"
return 0
fi
done
log "Update failed after $MAX_RETRIES attempts"
return 1
}
# Main execution
log "Starting update process"
update_system
log "Update process completed"
```
### 3. CI/CD Integration
#### GitHub Actions
```yaml
name: Update System
on:
schedule:
- cron: '0 2 * * *' # Daily at 2 AM
workflow_dispatch:
jobs:
update:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout
uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Setup SSH
uses: webfactory/ssh-agent@v0.7.0
with:
ssh-private-key: ${{ secrets.SSH_PRIVATE_KEY }}
- name: Update System
run: |
ssh -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no user@${{ secrets.HOST_IP }} '
bootc upgrade --check
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
fi
'
```
#### GitLab CI
```yaml
stages:
- update
update_system:
stage: update
script:
- ssh user@$HOST_IP 'bootc upgrade --check'
- ssh user@$HOST_IP 'bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto'
only:
- schedules
- web
```
#### Jenkins Pipeline
```groovy
pipeline {
agent any
stages {
stage('Update System') {
steps {
script {
sh '''
ssh user@${HOST_IP} 'bootc upgrade --check'
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
ssh user@${HOST_IP} 'bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto'
fi
'''
}
}
}
}
triggers {
cron('0 2 * * *') // Daily at 2 AM
}
}
```
### 4. Monitoring and Alerting
#### Update Monitoring Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# monitor-updates.sh
# Configuration
WEBHOOK_URL="https://hooks.slack.com/services/YOUR/WEBHOOK/URL"
HOSTNAME=$(hostname)
# Check for updates
check_updates() {
if bootc upgrade --check > /dev/null 2>&1; then
return 0 # Updates available
else
return 1 # No updates
fi
}
# Send notification
send_notification() {
local message="$1"
curl -X POST -H 'Content-type: application/json' \
--data "{\"text\":\"$HOSTNAME: $message\"}" \
"$WEBHOOK_URL"
}
# Main monitoring loop
while true; do
if check_updates; then
send_notification "Updates available for $HOSTNAME"
# Wait longer after finding updates
sleep 3600 # 1 hour
else
# Check more frequently when no updates
sleep 300 # 5 minutes
fi
done
```
#### Prometheus Metrics
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# prometheus-metrics.sh
# Create metrics file
METRICS_FILE="/var/lib/prometheus/node-exporter/bootc-updates.prom"
# Check update status
if bootc upgrade --check > /dev/null 2>&1; then
UPDATES_AVAILABLE=1
else
UPDATES_AVAILABLE=0
fi
# Write metrics
cat > "$METRICS_FILE" << EOF
# HELP bootc_updates_available Whether updates are available
# TYPE bootc_updates_available gauge
bootc_updates_available $UPDATES_AVAILABLE
EOF
```
### 5. Systemd Integration
#### Update Service
```ini
# /etc/systemd/system/bootc-update.service
[Unit]
Description=Update bootc system
After=network-online.target
Wants=network-online.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/update-system.sh
StandardOutput=journal
StandardError=journal
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
```
#### Update Timer
```ini
# /etc/systemd/system/bootc-update.timer
[Unit]
Description=Update bootc system daily
Requires=bootc-update.service
[Timer]
OnCalendar=daily
Persistent=true
[Install]
WantedBy=timers.target
```
#### Enable and Start
```bash
# Enable and start timer
sudo systemctl enable bootc-update.timer
sudo systemctl start bootc-update.timer
# Check status
sudo systemctl status bootc-update.timer
sudo systemctl list-timers bootc-update.timer
```
## Troubleshooting Guide
### 1. Common Issues
#### No Updates Available
**Problem**: `bootc upgrade --check` shows no updates
**Possible Causes**:
- System is already up to date
- Registry connectivity issues
- Image source not configured
- Authentication problems
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Verify image source
bootc edit
# Test registry connectivity
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Check authentication
podman login quay.io
```
#### Update Fails to Download
**Problem**: `bootc upgrade` fails during download
**Possible Causes**:
- Network connectivity issues
- Registry authentication problems
- Insufficient disk space
- Registry rate limiting
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Check network connectivity
ping quay.io
# Check disk space
df -h
# Check authentication
podman login quay.io
# Retry with verbose output
RUST_LOG=debug bootc upgrade
```
#### Update Fails to Apply
**Problem**: `bootc upgrade --apply` fails
**Possible Causes**:
- Staged update corrupted
- Insufficient disk space
- Bootloader configuration issues
- System compatibility problems
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Check staged status
bootc status
# Verify system compatibility
bootc upgrade --check
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Try rollback
bootc rollback
```
#### Soft Reboot Fails
**Problem**: `--soft-reboot=required` fails
**Possible Causes**:
- Soft reboot not supported
- Insufficient memory
- Kernel compatibility issues
- Hardware limitations
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Check soft reboot support
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=required
# Use auto mode (fallback to regular reboot)
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
# Use regular reboot
bootc upgrade --apply
```
### 2. Debug Commands
#### Enable Debug Logging
```bash
# Enable debug output
RUST_LOG=debug bootc upgrade --check
# Enable trace output
RUST_LOG=trace bootc upgrade --check
# Save debug output to file
RUST_LOG=debug bootc upgrade --check 2>&1 | tee debug.log
```
#### Check System Status
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Check status in JSON format
bootc status --json
# Check system configuration
bootc edit
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
#### Verify Image Integrity
```bash
# Check image source
bootc edit
# Verify image exists
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Check image labels
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest | jq '.[0].Config.Labels'
```
### 3. Recovery Procedures
#### Rollback from Failed Update
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Rollback to previous version
bootc rollback
# Verify rollback
bootc status
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
#### Reset System State
```bash
# Check for local modifications
bootc status
# Reset local modifications (if any)
rpm-ostree reset
# Check status again
bootc status
# Try update again
bootc upgrade --check
```
#### Manual Image Switch
```bash
# Switch to different image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.0
# Check status
bootc status
# Apply update
bootc upgrade --apply
```
### 4. Performance Issues
#### Slow Update Downloads
**Problem**: Updates take too long to download
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Check network speed
speedtest-cli
# Use local registry mirror
bootc switch registry.local/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Check disk I/O
iostat -x 1
# Use quiet mode
bootc upgrade --quiet
```
#### High Memory Usage
**Problem**: Update process uses too much memory
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Check memory usage
free -h
# Check swap usage
swapon -s
# Monitor during update
htop
# Use check mode first
bootc upgrade --check
```
#### Disk Space Issues
**Problem**: Insufficient disk space for updates
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Check disk usage
df -h
# Clean up old deployments
ostree admin cleanup
# Check OSTree usage
ostree admin status
# Free up space
sudo apt autoremove
sudo apt autoclean
```
### 5. Network Issues
#### Registry Connectivity
**Problem**: Cannot connect to registry
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Test connectivity
ping quay.io
# Check DNS resolution
nslookup quay.io
# Test with curl
curl -I https://quay.io
# Check firewall
sudo ufw status
```
#### Authentication Issues
**Problem**: Registry authentication fails
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Login to registry
podman login quay.io
# Check credentials
cat ~/.docker/config.json
# Test authentication
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Check token expiration
podman logout quay.io
podman login quay.io
```
#### Proxy Configuration
**Problem**: Updates fail behind proxy
**Solutions**:
```bash
# Configure proxy for podman
mkdir -p ~/.config/containers
cat > ~/.config/containers/containers.conf << EOF
[containers]
http_proxy = "http://proxy.example.com:8080"
https_proxy = "http://proxy.example.com:8080"
no_proxy = "localhost,127.0.0.1"
EOF
# Test proxy
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
```
### 6. Advanced Troubleshooting
#### System Logs Analysis
```bash
# Check bootc logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service -f
# Check system logs
journalctl -f
# Check kernel logs
dmesg | tail -50
# Check boot logs
journalctl -b
```
#### Network Diagnostics
```bash
# Check network interfaces
ip addr show
# Check routing table
ip route show
# Check DNS configuration
cat /etc/resolv.conf
# Test DNS resolution
dig quay.io
```
#### System Health Check
```bash
# Check system resources
htop
# Check disk health
sudo smartctl -a /dev/sda
# Check memory
free -h
# Check CPU
lscpu
```
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# bootc upgrade - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands, system services, and tools that interact with or are used by the `bootc upgrade` system. Understanding these external dependencies is crucial for troubleshooting, monitoring, and integrating bootc upgrades into larger systems.
## Core System Commands
### 1. bootc Commands
#### bootc upgrade
**Purpose**: Primary upgrade command
**Usage**: `bootc upgrade [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment management
- `podman` - For container registry access
- `systemd` - For service management and reboot
```bash
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
# Download and stage updates
bootc upgrade
# Apply updates and reboot
bootc upgrade --apply
# Apply with soft reboot
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
```
#### bootc status
**Purpose**: Check system status and deployment state
**Usage**: `bootc status [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment information
- `systemd` - For service status
```bash
# Check current status
bootc status
# Check status in JSON format
bootc status --json
# Check specific deployment
bootc status --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### bootc rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `bootc rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment switching
- `systemd` - For service management
```bash
# Rollback to previous version
bootc rollback
# Rollback to specific deployment
bootc rollback --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### bootc switch
**Purpose**: Switch to different container image
**Usage**: `bootc switch [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment management
- `podman` - For container registry access
```bash
# Switch to different image
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0
# Switch and apply immediately
bootc switch quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v2.0 --apply
```
### 2. OSTree Commands
#### ostree admin status
**Purpose**: Check OSTree deployment status
**Usage**: `ostree admin status`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc status` for deployment information
```bash
# Check deployment status
ostree admin status
# Check specific deployment
ostree admin status --deployment=deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin cleanup
**Purpose**: Clean up old deployments and free space
**Usage**: `ostree admin cleanup [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space management
```bash
# Clean up old deployments
ostree admin cleanup
# Clean up with specific options
ostree admin cleanup --keep=2
```
#### ostree admin deploy
**Purpose**: Deploy new OSTree deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin deploy [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used internally by bootc for staging updates
```bash
# Deploy new deployment
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc deployment-id
# Deploy with specific options
ostree admin deploy --os=debian-bootc --karg=console=ttyS0 deployment-id
```
#### ostree admin rollback
**Purpose**: Rollback to previous deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin rollback [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc rollback` for deployment switching
```bash
# Rollback to previous deployment
ostree admin rollback
# Rollback with specific options
ostree admin rollback --deployment=deployment-id
```
### 3. Container Registry Commands
#### podman pull
**Purpose**: Pull container images from registry
**Usage**: `podman pull [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used by bootc for downloading updates
```bash
# Pull image from registry
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Pull with authentication
podman pull --creds=username:password quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Pull specific tag
podman pull quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:v1.2.3
```
#### podman login
**Purpose**: Authenticate with container registry
**Usage**: `podman login [OPTIONS...] REGISTRY`
**Integration**: Required for private registry access
```bash
# Login to registry
podman login quay.io
# Login with specific credentials
podman login --username=myuser --password=mypass quay.io
# Login with token
podman login --authfile=/path/to/auth.json quay.io
```
#### podman inspect
**Purpose**: Inspect container image metadata
**Usage**: `podman inspect [OPTIONS...] IMAGE`
**Integration**: Used for image validation and metadata extraction
```bash
# Inspect image
podman inspect quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Inspect specific configuration
podman inspect --format='{{.Config.Labels}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Inspect manifest
podman inspect --format='{{.Manifest}}' quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
```
### 4. System Management Commands
#### systemctl
**Purpose**: Control systemd services and units
**Usage**: `systemctl [COMMAND] [UNIT...]`
**Integration**: Used for service management and reboot coordination
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Start service
systemctl start bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Enable service
systemctl enable bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Restart service
systemctl restart bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
#### reboot
**Purpose**: Reboot the system
**Usage**: `reboot [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used by `bootc upgrade --apply` for system restart
```bash
# Reboot system
reboot
# Reboot with specific delay
reboot +5
# Reboot with message
reboot "Applying bootc update"
```
#### shutdown
**Purpose**: Shutdown the system
**Usage**: `shutdown [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for controlled shutdown before reboot
```bash
# Shutdown system
shutdown -h now
# Shutdown with delay
shutdown -h +5
# Shutdown with message
shutdown -h now "Applying bootc update"
```
## System Services
### 1. bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
**Purpose**: Automated update fetching and application
**File**: `/usr/lib/systemd/system/bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service`
**Dependencies**:
- `network-online.target`
- `bootc` command
- `ostree` system
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Download and apply bootc updates
After=network-online.target
Wants=network-online.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/bin/bootc upgrade --apply
StandardOutput=journal
StandardError=journal
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
```
**Management Commands**:
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Start service manually
systemctl start bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Enable service
systemctl enable bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check service logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
```
### 2. bootc-fetch-apply-updates.timer
**Purpose**: Schedule automated updates
**File**: `/usr/lib/systemd/system/bootc-fetch-apply-updates.timer`
**Dependencies**:
- `bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service`
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Download and apply bootc updates daily
Requires=bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
[Timer]
OnCalendar=daily
Persistent=true
[Install]
WantedBy=timers.target
```
**Management Commands**:
```bash
# Check timer status
systemctl status bootc-fetch-apply-updates.timer
# List timers
systemctl list-timers bootc-fetch-apply-updates.timer
# Start timer
systemctl start bootc-fetch-apply-updates.timer
# Enable timer
systemctl enable bootc-fetch-apply-updates.timer
```
### 3. ostree-finalize-staged.service
**Purpose**: Finalize staged OSTree deployments
**File**: `/usr/lib/systemd/system/ostree-finalize-staged.service`
**Dependencies**:
- `ostree` system
- `systemd` reboot coordination
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Finalize staged OSTree deployment
After=ostree-remount.service
Before=systemd-reboot.service
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/bin/ostree admin finalize-staged
StandardOutput=journal
StandardError=journal
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
```
**Management Commands**:
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status ostree-finalize-staged.service
# Check service logs
journalctl -u ostree-finalize-staged.service
# Manually run service
systemctl start ostree-finalize-staged.service
```
## Network and Registry Commands
### 1. curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry communication
**Usage**: `curl [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Used for registry API calls and authentication
```bash
# Test registry connectivity
curl -I https://quay.io/v2/
# Check registry API
curl -H "Accept: application/vnd.docker.distribution.manifest.v2+json" \
https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/latest
# Authenticate with registry
curl -u username:password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
### 2. wget
**Purpose**: Download files from web servers
**Usage**: `wget [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Alternative to curl for registry communication
```bash
# Download registry manifest
wget -O manifest.json https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/latest
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
### 3. dig
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `dig [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Used for DNS resolution troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
dig quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
dig quay.io A
# Check DNS server
dig @8.8.8.8 quay.io
```
### 4. nslookup
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `nslookup [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Alternative to dig for DNS troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
nslookup quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
nslookup -type=A quay.io
```
## Storage and Filesystem Commands
### 1. df
**Purpose**: Display filesystem disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space monitoring
```bash
# Check disk usage
df -h
# Check specific filesystem
df -h /sysroot
# Check inode usage
df -i
```
### 2. du
**Purpose**: Display directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for directory space analysis
```bash
# Check directory usage
du -sh /sysroot
# Check OSTree usage
du -sh /sysroot/ostree
# Check specific deployment
du -sh /sysroot/ostree/deploy/debian-bootc
```
### 3. lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for storage device identification
```bash
# List all block devices
lsblk
# List with filesystem information
lsblk -f
# List specific device
lsblk /dev/sda
```
### 4. mount
**Purpose**: Mount filesystems
**Usage**: `mount [OPTIONS...] DEVICE DIR`
**Integration**: Used for filesystem mounting
```bash
# List mounted filesystems
mount
# Mount specific device
mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
# Mount with options
mount -o ro /dev/sda1 /mnt
```
## Monitoring and Logging Commands
### 1. journalctl
**Purpose**: Query systemd journal
**Usage**: `journalctl [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for service and system log analysis
```bash
# Check bootc service logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Check logs since boot
journalctl -b
# Follow logs in real-time
journalctl -f
```
### 2. dmesg
**Purpose**: Display kernel ring buffer
**Usage**: `dmesg [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for kernel-level troubleshooting
```bash
# Display kernel messages
dmesg
# Display recent messages
dmesg -T
# Display with timestamps
dmesg -T | tail -50
```
### 3. htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process viewer
**Usage**: `htop [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource monitoring
```bash
# Start htop
htop
# Monitor specific process
htop -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
### 4. iostat
**Purpose**: I/O statistics
**Usage**: `iostat [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk I/O monitoring
```bash
# Display I/O statistics
iostat
# Display with interval
iostat 1
# Display specific device
iostat /dev/sda
```
## Security and Authentication Commands
### 1. openssl
**Purpose**: OpenSSL command line tool
**Usage**: `openssl [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for certificate and key management
```bash
# Check certificate
openssl x509 -in certificate.crt -text -noout
# Verify certificate chain
openssl verify -CAfile ca.crt certificate.crt
# Generate key pair
openssl genrsa -out private.key 2048
```
### 2. gpg
**Purpose**: GNU Privacy Guard
**Usage**: `gpg [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for signature verification
```bash
# Verify signature
gpg --verify signature.asc file.txt
# Import public key
gpg --import public.key
# List keys
gpg --list-keys
```
### 3. ssh
**Purpose**: Secure shell client
**Usage**: `ssh [OPTIONS...] [USER@]HOST [COMMAND]`
**Integration**: Used for remote system management
```bash
# Connect to remote system
ssh user@hostname
# Execute remote command
ssh user@hostname 'bootc upgrade --check'
# Copy files
scp file.txt user@hostname:/path/to/destination
```
## Network Troubleshooting Commands
### 1. ping
**Purpose**: Test network connectivity
**Usage**: `ping [OPTIONS...] HOST`
**Integration**: Used for network connectivity testing
```bash
# Test connectivity
ping quay.io
# Test with specific count
ping -c 4 quay.io
# Test with specific interface
ping -I eth0 quay.io
```
### 2. traceroute
**Purpose**: Trace network path
**Usage**: `traceroute [OPTIONS...] HOST`
**Integration**: Used for network path analysis
```bash
# Trace path to registry
traceroute quay.io
# Trace with specific options
traceroute -n quay.io
```
### 3. netstat
**Purpose**: Display network connections
**Usage**: `netstat [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for network connection analysis
```bash
# Display all connections
netstat -an
# Display listening ports
netstat -ln
# Display with process information
netstat -tulpn
```
### 4. ss
**Purpose**: Socket statistics
**Usage**: `ss [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Modern alternative to netstat
```bash
# Display all sockets
ss -an
# Display listening sockets
ss -ln
# Display with process information
ss -tulpn
```
## Container Runtime Commands
### 1. podman
**Purpose**: Container runtime
**Usage**: `podman [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Primary container runtime for bootc
```bash
# List containers
podman ps -a
# List images
podman images
# Run container
podman run -it quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Remove containers
podman rm -f container-id
```
### 2. docker
**Purpose**: Alternative container runtime
**Usage**: `docker [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Alternative to podman
```bash
# List containers
docker ps -a
# List images
docker images
# Run container
docker run -it quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
```
## System Information Commands
### 1. uname
**Purpose**: Display system information
**Usage**: `uname [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display system information
uname -a
# Display kernel version
uname -r
# Display architecture
uname -m
```
### 2. lscpu
**Purpose**: Display CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource analysis
```bash
# Display CPU information
lscpu
# Display in specific format
lscpu --extended
```
### 3. free
**Purpose**: Display memory usage
**Usage**: `free [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for memory monitoring
```bash
# Display memory usage
free -h
# Display in specific format
free -m
```
### 4. uptime
**Purpose**: Display system uptime
**Usage**: `uptime [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system status monitoring
```bash
# Display uptime
uptime
# Display with load average
uptime -p
```
## Configuration Management Commands
### 1. bootc edit
**Purpose**: Edit bootc configuration
**Usage**: `bootc edit [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for configuration management
```bash
# Edit configuration
bootc edit
# Edit specific deployment
bootc edit --deployment=deployment-id
```
### 2. bootc config
**Purpose**: Display bootc configuration
**Usage**: `bootc config [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for configuration inspection
```bash
# Display configuration
bootc config
# Display in specific format
bootc config --json
```
## Backup and Recovery Commands
### 1. tar
**Purpose**: Archive files
**Usage**: `tar [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for backup creation
```bash
# Create backup
tar -czf backup.tar.gz /sysroot
# Extract backup
tar -xzf backup.tar.gz
# List archive contents
tar -tzf backup.tar.gz
```
### 2. rsync
**Purpose**: Synchronize files
**Usage**: `rsync [OPTIONS...] SRC DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backup synchronization
```bash
# Synchronize files
rsync -av /sysroot/ /backup/sysroot/
# Synchronize with remote
rsync -av /sysroot/ user@host:/backup/sysroot/
```
## Performance Monitoring Commands
### 1. top
**Purpose**: Display running processes
**Usage**: `top [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process monitoring
```bash
# Display processes
top
# Display specific process
top -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
### 2. ps
**Purpose**: Display process information
**Usage**: `ps [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process analysis
```bash
# Display all processes
ps aux
# Display specific process
ps aux | grep bootc
# Display process tree
ps auxf
```
### 3. vmstat
**Purpose**: Display virtual memory statistics
**Usage**: `vmstat [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system performance monitoring
```bash
# Display statistics
vmstat
# Display with interval
vmstat 1
# Display specific count
vmstat 5 10
```
This comprehensive external commands reference provides all the tools and commands needed to effectively manage, troubleshoot, and integrate with the bootc upgrade system.

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# bootc upgrade - Quick Reference
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc upgrade [OPTIONS...]
```
## Common Options
| Option | Description | Example |
|--------|-------------|---------|
| `--check` | Check for updates without downloading | `bootc upgrade --check` |
| `--apply` | Apply updates and reboot | `bootc upgrade --apply` |
| `--quiet` | Suppress progress output | `bootc upgrade --quiet` |
| `--soft-reboot` | Configure soft reboot behavior | `bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto` |
## Soft Reboot Modes
| Mode | Description | Use Case |
|------|-------------|----------|
| `required` | Fail if soft reboot unavailable | Virtualized environments |
| `auto` | Use soft reboot if available | General use (recommended) |
## Common Commands
### Check for Updates
```bash
# Check if updates are available
bootc upgrade --check
# Check quietly
bootc upgrade --check --quiet
```
### Download Updates
```bash
# Download and stage updates
bootc upgrade
# Download quietly
bootc upgrade --quiet
```
### Apply Updates
```bash
# Apply updates and reboot
bootc upgrade --apply
# Apply with soft reboot
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
# Apply with required soft reboot
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=required
```
## Update Workflow
### 1. Check Phase
```bash
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
# Expected output:
# Update available for: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Version: 1.2.3
# Digest: sha256:abc123...
```
### 2. Download Phase
```bash
# Download updates
bootc upgrade
# Expected output:
# Update available for: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Version: 1.2.3
# Digest: sha256:abc123...
# Staging update...
# Update staged successfully
```
### 3. Apply Phase
```bash
# Apply updates
bootc upgrade --apply
# Expected output:
# Update available for: quay.io/myorg/debian-bootc:latest
# Version: 1.2.3
# Digest: sha256:abc123...
# Staging update...
# Update staged successfully
# Rebooting system...
```
## Status Commands
### Check System Status
```bash
# View current status
bootc status
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
# View status in JSON
bootc status --json
```
### Status Indicators
| Status | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `booted` | Currently running system |
| `staged` | Update ready for next boot |
| `incompatible` | System has local modifications |
## Common Use Cases
### 1. Manual Updates
```bash
# Check and apply updates
bootc upgrade --check
bootc upgrade --apply
```
### 2. Automated Updates
```bash
# Automated update with soft reboot
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto --quiet
```
### 3. CI/CD Integration
```bash
# Check for updates
bootc upgrade --check
# Apply if available
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
fi
```
### 4. Monitoring
```bash
# Check update availability
bootc upgrade --check
# Check system status
bootc status
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| No updates available | Check image source with `bootc edit` |
| Update fails to download | Check network and authentication |
| Update fails to apply | Check system compatibility and logs |
| Soft reboot fails | Use `--soft-reboot=auto` or regular reboot |
### Debug Commands
```bash
# Enable debug logging
RUST_LOG=debug bootc upgrade --check
# Check system status
bootc status
# Check system logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check image source
bootc edit
```
### Recovery Commands
```bash
# Rollback to previous version
bootc rollback
# Check rollback status
bootc status
# Reset local modifications
rpm-ostree reset
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Update Strategy
- **Test First**: Test updates in staging environment
- **Check Before Apply**: Use `--check` before `--apply`
- **Use Soft Reboot**: Use `--soft-reboot=auto` when possible
- **Monitor Status**: Check `bootc status` regularly
### 2. Automation
- **Use `--check`**: For monitoring and CI/CD
- **Use `--apply`**: For automated deployments
- **Use `--quiet`**: For automated scripts
- **Handle Errors**: Check return codes and handle failures
### 3. Security
- **Verify Images**: Ensure images are signed and trusted
- **Use HTTPS**: Use secure registry connections
- **Monitor Logs**: Check system logs for issues
- **Test Rollback**: Ensure rollback works before applying
## Integration Examples
### Systemd Service
```ini
# /etc/systemd/system/bootc-update.service
[Unit]
Description=Update bootc system
After=network-online.target
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/update-system.sh
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
```
### Cron Job
```bash
# Add to crontab
0 2 * * * /usr/local/bin/update-system.sh
```
### Shell Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# update-system.sh
if bootc upgrade --check; then
bootc upgrade --apply --soft-reboot=auto
fi
```
## Performance Tips
### 1. Speed Optimization
- **Use `--check`**: For quick availability checks
- **Use `--soft-reboot`**: For faster restarts
- **Use `--quiet`**: For automated scripts
- **Check First**: Use `--check` before downloading
### 2. Bandwidth Optimization
- **Check First**: Use `--check` before downloading
- **Use Local Mirrors**: Use local registry mirrors
- **Incremental Updates**: Only download changed layers
- **Offline Updates**: Download updates offline
### 3. System Impact
- **Staged Updates**: No impact on running system
- **Atomic Application**: All-or-nothing updates
- **Rollback Capability**: Quick recovery from issues
- **State Preservation**: Preserves `/etc` and `/var`
## Security Considerations
### 1. Image Security
- **Signature Verification**: Ensure images are signed
- **Registry Security**: Use trusted registries
- **Digest Verification**: Verify image digests
- **Access Control**: Control update permissions
### 2. Update Security
- **Network Security**: Use secure connections
- **Authentication**: Authenticate with registries
- **Authorization**: Control update permissions
- **Audit Logging**: Log all update activities
### 3. Rollback Security
- **State Preservation**: Ensure `/etc` and `/var` are secure
- **Access Control**: Limit rollback permissions
- **Audit Logging**: Log all rollback activities
- **Testing**: Test rollback procedures regularly
## Future Features
### 1. Planned Enhancements
- **Userspace Restart**: For kernel-unchanged updates
- **Delta Updates**: More efficient layer downloads
- **Rollback Automation**: Automatic rollback on failure
- **Update Scheduling**: Time-based update application
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **API Support**: REST API for update management
- **Webhook Integration**: Event notifications
- **Metrics Collection**: Update performance metrics
- **Dashboard Integration**: Web-based management
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# bootc upgrade - Technical Reference
## Architecture Overview
The bootc upgrade system is built on OSTree's A/B deployment model, providing transactional updates with rollback capabilities. The system integrates with container registries to pull updates and stages them for application at the next boot.
## Core Components
### 1. Upgrade Command Structure
```rust
// From cli.rs:64-89
pub(crate) struct UpgradeOpts {
pub(crate) quiet: bool, // Suppress progress output
pub(crate) check: bool, // Check-only mode
pub(crate) apply: bool, // Apply and reboot
pub(crate) soft_reboot: Option<SoftRebootMode>, // Soft reboot behavior
pub(crate) progress: ProgressOptions, // Progress reporting
}
```
**Purpose**: Command-line interface configuration
**Features**: Mutually exclusive options, progress control, soft reboot support
### 2. Upgrade Implementation
```rust
// From cli.rs:860-969
async fn upgrade(opts: UpgradeOpts) -> Result<()> {
let sysroot = &get_storage().await?;
let ostree = sysroot.get_ostree()?;
let repo = &ostree.repo();
let (booted_deployment, _deployments, host) = crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?;
let imgref = host.spec.image.as_ref();
let prog: ProgressWriter = opts.progress.try_into()?;
// ... upgrade logic
}
```
**Process Flow**:
1. **System Validation**: Check system status and compatibility
2. **Image Resolution**: Determine source image reference
3. **Update Check**: Verify if updates are available
4. **Download/Stage**: Pull and stage updates
5. **Application**: Apply updates if requested
## Upgrade Modes
### 1. Check Mode (`--check`)
```rust
// From cli.rs:894-915
if opts.check {
let imgref = imgref.clone().into();
let mut imp = crate::deploy::new_importer(repo, &imgref).await?;
match imp.prepare().await? {
PrepareResult::AlreadyPresent(_) => {
println!("No changes in: {imgref:#}");
}
PrepareResult::Ready(r) => {
crate::deploy::check_bootc_label(&r.config);
println!("Update available for: {imgref:#}");
if let Some(version) = r.version() {
println!(" Version: {version}");
}
println!(" Digest: {}", r.manifest_digest);
changed = true;
// ... diff printing
}
}
}
```
**Purpose**: Check for updates without downloading
**Benefits**: Fast execution, minimal bandwidth usage
**Output**: Update availability, version info, digest comparison
### 2. Download Mode (default)
```rust
// From cli.rs:916-949
let fetched = crate::deploy::pull(repo, imgref, None, opts.quiet, prog.clone()).await?;
let staged_digest = staged_image.map(|s| s.digest().expect("valid digest in status"));
let fetched_digest = &fetched.manifest_digest;
let staged_unchanged = staged_digest
.as_ref()
.map(|d| d == fetched_digest)
.unwrap_or_default();
let booted_unchanged = booted_image
.as_ref()
.map(|img| &img.manifest_digest == fetched_digest)
.unwrap_or_default();
if staged_unchanged {
println!("Staged update present, not changed.");
handle_staged_soft_reboot(ostree, opts.soft_reboot, &host)?;
if opts.apply {
crate::reboot::reboot()?;
}
} else if booted_unchanged {
println!("No update available.")
} else {
let osname = booted_deployment.osname();
crate::deploy::stage(sysroot, &osname, &fetched, &spec, prog.clone()).await?;
changed = true;
// ... diff printing
}
```
**Purpose**: Download and stage updates
**Process**: Registry pull → OSTree import → Staging → Status update
**Features**: Duplicate detection, progress reporting, diff display
### 3. Apply Mode (`--apply`)
```rust
// From cli.rs:951-968
if changed {
sysroot.update_mtime()?;
if opts.soft_reboot.is_some() {
let updated_host = crate::status::get_status(ostree, Some(&booted_deployment))?.1;
handle_staged_soft_reboot(ostree, opts.soft_reboot, &updated_host)?;
}
if opts.apply {
crate::reboot::reboot()?;
}
} else {
tracing::debug!("No changes");
}
```
**Purpose**: Apply staged updates and reboot
**Process**: Update system status → Handle soft reboot → Reboot system
**Features**: Soft reboot support, automatic reboot, status updates
## Soft Reboot System
### 1. Soft Reboot Modes
```rust
// From cli.rs:81-85
#[clap(long = "soft-reboot", conflicts_with = "check")]
pub(crate) soft_reboot: Option<SoftRebootMode>,
```
**Modes**:
- `required`: Fail if soft reboot unavailable
- `auto`: Use soft reboot if available, fallback to regular reboot
### 2. Soft Reboot Handling
```rust
// From cli.rs:954-959
if opts.soft_reboot.is_some() {
let updated_host = crate::status::get_status(ostree, Some(&booted_deployment))?.1;
handle_staged_soft_reboot(ostree, opts.soft_reboot, &updated_host)?;
}
```
**Purpose**: Configure soft reboot behavior
**Process**: Check availability → Configure if supported → Fallback if needed
## Registry Integration
### 1. Image Reference Resolution
```rust
// From cli.rs:865-889
let imgref = host.spec.image.as_ref();
let booted_image = host
.status
.booted
.as_ref()
.map(|b| b.query_image(repo))
.transpose()?
.flatten();
let imgref = imgref.ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("No image source specified"))?;
```
**Purpose**: Determine source image for updates
**Process**: Get from host spec → Validate availability → Use for upgrade
### 2. Container Registry Pull
```rust
// From cli.rs:917
let fetched = crate::deploy::pull(repo, imgref, None, opts.quiet, prog.clone()).await?;
```
**Purpose**: Download container image from registry
**Process**: Registry authentication → Layer download → OSTree conversion
**Features**: Progress reporting, error handling, signature verification
## OSTree Integration
### 1. Deployment Management
```rust
// From cli.rs:864
let (booted_deployment, _deployments, host) = crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?;
```
**Purpose**: Get current system state
**Process**: Query OSTree → Get booted deployment → Get host configuration
### 2. Staging Process
```rust
// From cli.rs:940
crate::deploy::stage(sysroot, &osname, &fetched, &spec, prog.clone()).await?;
```
**Purpose**: Stage updates for next boot
**Process**: Create new deployment → Configure bootloader → Update status
**Features**: Atomic staging, rollback capability, state preservation
## Status Management
### 1. System Status Query
```rust
// From cli.rs:864
let (booted_deployment, _deployments, host) = crate::status::get_status_require_booted(ostree)?;
```
**Purpose**: Get current system state
**Returns**: Booted deployment, all deployments, host configuration
### 2. Status Updates
```rust
// From cli.rs:952
sysroot.update_mtime()?;
```
**Purpose**: Update system modification time
**Process**: Update filesystem timestamp → Trigger status refresh
## Error Handling
### 1. Compatibility Checks
```rust
// From cli.rs:869-879
if imgref.is_none() {
let booted_incompatible = host.status.booted.as_ref().is_some_and(|b| b.incompatible);
let staged_incompatible = host.status.staged.as_ref().is_some_and(|b| b.incompatible);
if booted_incompatible || staged_incompatible {
return Err(anyhow::anyhow!(
"Deployment contains local rpm-ostree modifications; cannot upgrade via bootc. You can run `rpm-ostree reset` to undo the modifications."
));
}
}
```
**Purpose**: Check system compatibility
**Checks**: Local modifications, incompatible deployments
**Error**: Prevents upgrade on incompatible systems
### 2. Update Validation
```rust
// From cli.rs:902
crate::deploy::check_bootc_label(&r.config);
```
**Purpose**: Validate container image compatibility
**Checks**: bootc labels, image configuration
**Error**: Prevents upgrade of incompatible images
## Progress Reporting
### 1. Progress Writer
```rust
// From cli.rs:866
let prog: ProgressWriter = opts.progress.try_into()?;
```
**Purpose**: Handle progress output
**Features**: Quiet mode support, progress bars, status updates
### 2. Progress Options
```rust
// From cli.rs:87-88
#[clap(flatten)]
pub(crate) progress: ProgressOptions,
```
**Purpose**: Configure progress display
**Options**: Quiet mode, progress bars, status updates
## Diff and Comparison
### 1. Manifest Comparison
```rust
// From cli.rs:910-913
if let Some(previous_image) = booted_image.as_ref() {
let diff = ostree_container::ManifestDiff::new(&previous_image.manifest, &r.manifest);
diff.print();
}
```
**Purpose**: Show differences between images
**Process**: Compare manifests → Generate diff → Display changes
**Features**: Layer changes, configuration differences, size changes
### 2. Update Information
```rust
// From cli.rs:903-908
println!("Update available for: {imgref:#}");
if let Some(version) = r.version() {
println!(" Version: {version}");
}
println!(" Digest: {}", r.manifest_digest);
```
**Purpose**: Display update information
**Information**: Image reference, version, digest, changes
## System Integration
### 1. Storage Management
```rust
// From cli.rs:861
let sysroot = &get_storage().await?;
```
**Purpose**: Get system storage interface
**Features**: OSTree integration, filesystem management
### 2. Reboot Integration
```rust
// From cli.rs:962
crate::reboot::reboot()?;
```
**Purpose**: Reboot system after update
**Process**: Trigger system reboot → Apply staged updates
**Features**: Soft reboot support, reboot coordination
## Performance Optimizations
### 1. Duplicate Detection
```rust
// From cli.rs:922-929
let staged_unchanged = staged_digest
.as_ref()
.map(|d| d == fetched_digest)
.unwrap_or_default();
let booted_unchanged = booted_image
.as_ref()
.map(|img| &img.manifest_digest == fetched_digest)
.unwrap_or_default();
```
**Purpose**: Avoid unnecessary downloads
**Process**: Compare digests → Skip if unchanged
**Benefits**: Reduced bandwidth, faster execution
### 2. Incremental Updates
```rust
// From cli.rs:917
let fetched = crate::deploy::pull(repo, imgref, None, opts.quiet, prog.clone()).await?;
```
**Purpose**: Download only changed layers
**Process**: Registry comparison → Layer download → OSTree import
**Benefits**: Reduced bandwidth, faster updates
## Security Features
### 1. Signature Verification
```rust
// From cli.rs:917
let fetched = crate::deploy::pull(repo, imgref, None, opts.quiet, prog.clone()).await?;
```
**Purpose**: Verify image signatures
**Process**: Registry authentication → Signature verification → Image validation
**Features**: Cryptographic verification, trust validation
### 2. Image Validation
```rust
// From cli.rs:902
crate::deploy::check_bootc_label(&r.config);
```
**Purpose**: Validate image compatibility
**Process**: Check bootc labels → Verify configuration → Validate compatibility
**Features**: Label verification, configuration validation
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
- **Userspace Restart**: For kernel-unchanged updates
- **Delta Updates**: More efficient layer downloads
- **Rollback Automation**: Automatic rollback on failure
- **Update Scheduling**: Time-based update application
### 2. Integration Improvements
- **API Support**: REST API for update management
- **Webhook Integration**: Event notifications
- **Metrics Collection**: Update performance metrics
- **Dashboard Integration**: Web-based management
This technical reference provides comprehensive understanding of the bootc upgrade system's architecture, implementation, and integration patterns.

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# bootc usr-overlay - External Commands Reference
## Overview
This document provides a comprehensive reference for all external commands, system services, and tools that interact with or are used by the `bootc usr-overlay` system. Understanding these external dependencies is crucial for troubleshooting, monitoring, and integrating bootc usr-overlay into larger systems.
## Core System Commands
### 1. bootc Commands
#### bootc usr-overlay
**Purpose**: Add transient writable overlayfs on /usr
**Usage**: `bootc usr-overlay [OPTIONS...]`
**External Dependencies**:
- `ostree` - For deployment unlocking
- `mount` - For overlay filesystem operations
- `umount` - For overlay unmounting
```bash
# Add transient writable overlay on /usr
bootc usr-overlay
# Alternative command name
bootc usroverlay
```
#### bootc status
**Purpose**: Check system status and deployment information
**Usage**: `bootc status [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used to check system state before/after overlay
```bash
# Check system status before overlay
bootc status
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Check system status after overlay
bootc status
```
### 2. OSTree Commands
#### ostree admin unlock
**Purpose**: Unlock OSTree deployment for modifications
**Usage**: `ostree admin unlock [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Core command used by bootc usr-overlay
```bash
# Unlock current deployment
ostree admin unlock
# Unlock with verbose output
ostree admin unlock --verbose
# Check unlock status
ostree admin status
```
#### ostree admin status
**Purpose**: Check OSTree deployment status
**Usage**: `ostree admin status [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used to verify deployment state
```bash
# Check deployment status
ostree admin status
# Check specific deployment
ostree admin status --deployment=deployment-id
# Check with verbose output
ostree admin status --verbose
```
#### ostree admin lock
**Purpose**: Lock OSTree deployment
**Usage**: `ostree admin lock [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used to restore read-only state
```bash
# Lock current deployment
ostree admin lock
# Lock with verbose output
ostree admin lock --verbose
```
### 3. Filesystem Commands
#### mount
**Purpose**: Mount filesystems
**Usage**: `mount [OPTIONS...] [DEVICE] [DIRECTORY]`
**Integration**: Used for overlay filesystem operations
```bash
# List all mounts
mount
# List mounts for specific directory
mount | grep /usr
# Mount overlay filesystem
mount -t overlay overlay -o lowerdir=/usr,upperdir=/tmp/upper,workdir=/tmp/work /usr
```
#### umount
**Purpose**: Unmount filesystems
**Usage**: `umount [OPTIONS...] [DIRECTORY]`
**Integration**: Used for unmounting overlay
```bash
# Unmount /usr
umount /usr
# Lazy unmount /usr
umount -l /usr
# Force unmount /usr
umount -f /usr
```
#### mountpoint
**Purpose**: Check if directory is mount point
**Usage**: `mountpoint [OPTIONS...] [DIRECTORY]`
**Integration**: Used to verify mount status
```bash
# Check if /usr is mount point
mountpoint /usr
# Check with verbose output
mountpoint -v /usr
```
## Package Manager Commands
### 1. APT Commands (Debian/Ubuntu)
#### apt
**Purpose**: Advanced Package Tool
**Usage**: `apt [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for package installation in overlay
```bash
# Update package lists
apt update
# Install packages
apt install -y package-name
# Install multiple packages
apt install -y strace gdb valgrind
# Search packages
apt search package-name
# Show package information
apt show package-name
```
#### apt-get
**Purpose**: APT package handling utility
**Usage**: `apt-get [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Alternative to apt command
```bash
# Update package lists
apt-get update
# Install packages
apt-get install -y package-name
# Remove packages
apt-get remove package-name
# Clean package cache
apt-get clean
```
#### dpkg
**Purpose**: Debian package manager
**Usage**: `dpkg [OPTIONS...] [PACKAGE...]`
**Integration**: Low-level package operations
```bash
# Install package
dpkg -i package.deb
# List installed packages
dpkg -l
# Show package information
dpkg -s package-name
# Check package status
dpkg -l | grep package-name
```
### 2. DNF Commands (Fedora/RHEL)
#### dnf
**Purpose**: Dandified YUM
**Usage**: `dnf [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for package installation in overlay
```bash
# Update package lists
dnf check-update
# Install packages
dnf install -y package-name
# Install multiple packages
dnf install -y strace gdb valgrind
# Search packages
dnf search package-name
# Show package information
dnf info package-name
```
#### yum
**Purpose**: Yellowdog Updater Modified
**Usage**: `yum [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Alternative to dnf command
```bash
# Update package lists
yum check-update
# Install packages
yum install -y package-name
# Remove packages
yum remove package-name
# Clean package cache
yum clean all
```
#### rpm
**Purpose**: RPM Package Manager
**Usage**: `rpm [OPTIONS...] [PACKAGE...]`
**Integration**: Low-level package operations
```bash
# Install package
rpm -i package.rpm
# List installed packages
rpm -qa
# Show package information
rpm -qi package-name
# Check package status
rpm -q package-name
```
## System Monitoring Commands
### 1. Process Monitoring
#### lsof
**Purpose**: List open files
**Usage**: `lsof [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used to check processes using /usr
```bash
# List processes using /usr
lsof /usr
# List processes using specific file
lsof /usr/bin/package
# List all open files
lsof
# List files for specific process
lsof -p PID
```
#### ps
**Purpose**: Display running processes
**Usage**: `ps [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process monitoring
```bash
# Display all processes
ps aux
# Display processes using /usr
ps aux | grep /usr
# Display process tree
ps auxf
```
#### pgrep
**Purpose**: Find processes by name
**Usage**: `pgrep [OPTIONS...] PATTERN`
**Integration**: Used for process identification
```bash
# Find processes by name
pgrep package-name
# Find processes with full command line
pgrep -f package-name
# Find processes using /usr
pgrep -f /usr
```
### 2. Filesystem Monitoring
#### df
**Purpose**: Display filesystem disk space usage
**Usage**: `df [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for disk space monitoring
```bash
# Check disk usage
df -h
# Check /usr usage
df -h /usr
# Check inode usage
df -i /usr
```
#### du
**Purpose**: Display directory space usage
**Usage**: `du [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for directory space analysis
```bash
# Check /usr usage
du -sh /usr
# Check overlay usage
du -sh /tmp/upper
# Check work directory usage
du -sh /tmp/work
```
#### find
**Purpose**: Search for files
**Usage**: `find [PATH...] [EXPRESSION...]`
**Integration**: Used for finding files in overlay
```bash
# Find files in /usr
find /usr -name "package-name"
# Find recently modified files
find /usr -mtime -1
# Find files by size
find /usr -size +100M
```
## System Information Commands
### 1. System Status
#### uname
**Purpose**: Display system information
**Usage**: `uname [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display system information
uname -a
# Display kernel version
uname -r
# Display architecture
uname -m
```
#### hostname
**Purpose**: Display or set hostname
**Usage**: `hostname [OPTIONS...] [NAME]`
**Integration**: Used for system identification
```bash
# Display hostname
hostname
# Set hostname
hostname newhostname
```
#### whoami
**Purpose**: Display current user
**Usage**: `whoami [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for user identification
```bash
# Display current user
whoami
# Display user ID
id
```
### 2. Hardware Information
#### lscpu
**Purpose**: Display CPU information
**Usage**: `lscpu [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource analysis
```bash
# Display CPU information
lscpu
# Display in specific format
lscpu --extended
```
#### lsblk
**Purpose**: List block devices
**Usage**: `lsblk [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for storage device identification
```bash
# List all block devices
lsblk
# List with filesystem information
lsblk -f
# List specific device
lsblk /dev/sda
```
## Logging and Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Logs
#### journalctl
**Purpose**: Query systemd journal
**Usage**: `journalctl [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for service and system log analysis
```bash
# Check bootc service logs
journalctl -u bootc-fetch-apply-updates.service
# Check recent logs
journalctl -n 100
# Check logs since boot
journalctl -b
# Follow logs in real-time
journalctl -f
```
#### dmesg
**Purpose**: Display kernel ring buffer
**Usage**: `dmesg [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for kernel-level troubleshooting
```bash
# Display kernel messages
dmesg
# Display recent messages
dmesg -T
# Display with timestamps
dmesg -T | tail -50
```
### 2. File Monitoring
#### tail
**Purpose**: Display last lines of files
**Usage**: `tail [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for monitoring log files
```bash
# Follow log file
tail -f /var/log/bootc.log
# Display last lines
tail -n 100 /var/log/bootc.log
```
#### head
**Purpose**: Display first lines of files
**Usage**: `head [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for viewing file headers
```bash
# Display first lines
head -n 20 /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display first bytes
head -c 100 /etc/bootc/config.yaml
```
## Network Commands
### 1. HTTP Clients
#### curl
**Purpose**: HTTP client for registry communication
**Usage**: `curl [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Used for registry API calls and authentication
```bash
# Test registry connectivity
curl -I https://quay.io/v2/
# Check registry API
curl -H "Accept: application/vnd.docker.distribution.manifest.v2+json" \
https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/v2.0
# Authenticate with registry
curl -u username:password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
#### wget
**Purpose**: Download files from web servers
**Usage**: `wget [OPTIONS...] URL`
**Integration**: Alternative to curl for registry communication
```bash
# Download registry manifest
wget -O manifest.json https://quay.io/v2/myorg/debian-bootc/manifests/v2.0
# Download with authentication
wget --user=username --password=password https://quay.io/v2/token
```
### 2. DNS Resolution
#### dig
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `dig [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Used for DNS resolution troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
dig quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
dig quay.io A
# Check DNS server
dig @8.8.8.8 quay.io
```
#### nslookup
**Purpose**: DNS lookup tool
**Usage**: `nslookup [OPTIONS...] DOMAIN`
**Integration**: Alternative to dig for DNS troubleshooting
```bash
# Resolve registry domain
nslookup quay.io
# Check specific DNS record
nslookup -type=A quay.io
```
## File System Commands
### 1. File Operations
#### cat
**Purpose**: Display file contents
**Usage**: `cat [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for displaying configuration files
```bash
# Display file contents
cat /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display with line numbers
cat -n /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Display non-printing characters
cat -v /etc/bootc/config.yaml
```
#### cp
**Purpose**: Copy files
**Usage**: `cp [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backing up configuration files
```bash
# Copy file
cp /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.backup
# Copy with preserve attributes
cp -p /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.backup
# Copy recursively
cp -r /etc/bootc/ /etc/bootc.backup/
```
#### mv
**Purpose**: Move or rename files
**Usage**: `mv [OPTIONS...] SOURCE DEST`
**Integration**: Used for renaming configuration files
```bash
# Rename file
mv /etc/bootc/config.yaml /etc/bootc/config.yaml.old
# Move file
mv /etc/bootc/config.yaml /backup/config.yaml
```
#### rm
**Purpose**: Remove files
**Usage**: `rm [OPTIONS...] FILE...`
**Integration**: Used for cleaning up temporary files
```bash
# Remove file
rm /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Remove with confirmation
rm -i /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Remove recursively
rm -r /etc/bootc/
```
### 2. Directory Operations
#### mkdir
**Purpose**: Create directories
**Usage**: `mkdir [OPTIONS...] DIRECTORY...`
**Integration**: Used for creating configuration directories
```bash
# Create directory
mkdir -p /etc/bootc
# Create with specific permissions
mkdir -m 755 /etc/bootc
```
#### ls
**Purpose**: List directory contents
**Usage**: `ls [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for listing configuration files
```bash
# List files
ls -la /etc/bootc/
# List with specific format
ls -l --time-style=full-iso /etc/bootc/
```
## Performance Monitoring Commands
### 1. System Resources
#### top
**Purpose**: Display running processes
**Usage**: `top [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for process monitoring
```bash
# Display processes
top
# Display specific process
top -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### htop
**Purpose**: Interactive process viewer
**Usage**: `htop [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for system resource monitoring
```bash
# Start htop
htop
# Monitor specific process
htop -p $(pgrep bootc)
```
#### free
**Purpose**: Display memory usage
**Usage**: `free [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for memory monitoring
```bash
# Display memory usage
free -h
# Display in specific format
free -m
```
### 2. I/O Monitoring
#### iostat
**Purpose**: Display I/O statistics
**Usage**: `iostat [OPTIONS...] [INTERVAL] [COUNT]`
**Integration**: Used for I/O performance monitoring
```bash
# Display I/O statistics
iostat
# Display with interval
iostat 1 5
# Display specific devices
iostat -x /dev/sda
```
#### iotop
**Purpose**: Display I/O usage by process
**Usage**: `iotop [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for I/O process monitoring
```bash
# Display I/O usage
iotop
# Display only processes doing I/O
iotop -o
# Display with batch mode
iotop -b
```
## Automation and Scripting Commands
### 1. Shell Scripting
#### bash
**Purpose**: Bourne Again Shell
**Usage**: `bash [OPTIONS...] [FILE]`
**Integration**: Used for automation scripts
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Check if overlay is active
if mount | grep -q overlay; then
echo "Overlay is active"
else
echo "Overlay is not active"
fi
```
#### sh
**Purpose**: POSIX shell
**Usage**: `sh [OPTIONS...] [FILE]`
**Integration**: Used for portable scripts
```bash
#!/bin/sh
# Check if /usr is writable
if touch /usr/test-file 2>/dev/null; then
echo "/usr is writable"
rm -f /usr/test-file
else
echo "/usr is read-only"
fi
```
### 2. Process Control
#### pkill
**Purpose**: Kill processes by name
**Usage**: `pkill [OPTIONS...] PATTERN`
**Integration**: Used for process termination
```bash
# Kill processes by name
pkill package-name
# Kill with signal
pkill -9 package-name
# Kill with specific user
pkill -u root package-name
```
#### kill
**Purpose**: Send signal to process
**Usage**: `kill [OPTIONS...] PID`
**Integration**: Used for process control
```bash
# Send TERM signal
kill 1234
# Send KILL signal
kill -9 1234
# Send HUP signal
kill -HUP 1234
```
## Backup and Recovery Commands
### 1. Archive Commands
#### tar
**Purpose**: Archive files
**Usage**: `tar [OPTIONS...] [FILE...]`
**Integration**: Used for backup creation
```bash
# Create backup
tar -czf backup.tar.gz /etc/bootc
# Extract backup
tar -xzf backup.tar.gz
# List archive contents
tar -tzf backup.tar.gz
```
#### rsync
**Purpose**: Synchronize files
**Usage**: `rsync [OPTIONS...] SRC DEST`
**Integration**: Used for backup synchronization
```bash
# Synchronize files
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ /backup/bootc/
# Synchronize with remote
rsync -av /etc/bootc/ user@host:/backup/bootc/
```
### 2. Version Control
#### git
**Purpose**: Version control system
**Usage**: `git [COMMAND] [OPTIONS...]`
**Integration**: Used for configuration version control
```bash
# Initialize repository
git init
# Add files
git add /etc/bootc/config.yaml
# Commit changes
git commit -m "Update configuration"
# Check status
git status
```
This comprehensive external commands reference provides all the tools and commands needed to effectively manage, troubleshoot, and integrate with the bootc usr-overlay system.

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# bootc usr-overlay - Process Flowchart
## Overview
This document provides a visual representation of the `bootc usr-overlay` process flow, showing the decision points, operations, and filesystem changes involved in creating a transient writable overlay on the `/usr` directory.
## Main Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bootc usr-overlay │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Validate Prerequisites │
│ │
│ • Check if running as root or with appropriate privileges │
│ • Verify OSTree is available and accessible │
│ • Check if system is bootc-compatible │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Current State │
│ │
│ • Check if /usr is currently read-only │
│ • Verify OSTree deployment status │
│ • Check if overlay is already active │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Execute OSTree Unlock │
│ │
│ • Call `ostree admin unlock` command │
│ • Create overlay filesystem on /usr │
│ • Make /usr directory writable │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Overlay Creation │
│ │
│ • Check if overlay filesystem is mounted │
│ • Verify /usr is now writable │
│ • Confirm overlay structure is correct │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Provide User Feedback │
│ │
│ • Display success message │
│ • Inform user about overlay status │
│ • Provide usage instructions │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Transient overlay active on /usr │
│ • /usr directory is now writable │
│ • Changes will be discarded on reboot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## OSTree Unlock Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OSTree Admin Unlock │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Deployment Status │
│ │
│ • Get current OSTree deployment │
│ • Check if deployment is locked │
│ • Verify deployment is bootable │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Create Overlay Filesystem │
│ │
│ • Set up overlay filesystem structure │
│ • Create lower layer (original /usr) │
│ • Create upper layer (writable overlay) │
│ • Create work directory (temporary files) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Mount Overlay on /usr │
│ │
│ • Mount overlay filesystem on /usr │
│ • Set up copy-on-write mechanism │
│ • Enable write operations on /usr │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Update OSTree State │
│ │
│ • Mark deployment as unlocked │
│ • Update deployment metadata │
│ • Set up auto-lock on reboot │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Overlay filesystem active │
│ • /usr directory writable │
│ • Changes will be transient │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Overlay Filesystem Structure
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Overlay Filesystem Structure │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ /usr (Mount Point) │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Overlay Mount │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Lower Layer │ │ Upper Layer │ │ Work Layer │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ • Original /usr │ │ • Writable │ │ • Temporary │ │ │
│ │ │ • Read-only │ │ • Changes │ │ • COW files │ │ │
│ │ │ • Base system │ │ • New files │ │ • Metadata │ │ │
│ │ │ • Immutable │ │ • Modifications │ │ • Operations│ │ │
│ │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Package Installation Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Package Installation │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Overlay Status │
│ │
│ • Verify /usr is writable │
│ • Check overlay filesystem is active │
│ • Confirm package manager can operate │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Package Manager Operation │
│ │
│ • Update package lists (apt update, dnf check-update) │
│ • Download package files │
│ • Install packages to overlay │
│ • Update package database │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Overlay Write Operations │
│ │
│ • Files written to upper layer │
│ • Copy-on-write for modified files │
│ • Metadata updated in overlay │
│ • Original files preserved in lower layer │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Installation │
│ │
│ • Check if packages are accessible │
│ │ • Verify files are in overlay │
│ │ • Test package functionality │
│ │ • Confirm changes are transient │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Unmounting Process Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Unmounting Overlay │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Check Active Processes │
│ │
│ • Identify processes using /usr files │
│ • Check for open file handles │
│ • Determine if unmount is safe │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Choose Unmount Method │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Can unmount safely? │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Yes │ │ No │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐│ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────┐│ │
│ │ │ Regular ││ │ │ Lazy Unmount ││ │
│ │ │ Unmount ││ │ │ ││ │
│ │ │ • umount ││ │ │ • umount -l /usr ││ │
│ │ │ /usr ││ │ │ • Unmount when references ││ │
│ │ │ • Immediate ││ │ │ released ││ │
│ │ │ unmount ││ │ │ • Safer for active processes ││ │
│ │ └─────────────┘│ │ └─────────────────────────────────┘│ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Clean Up Overlay │
│ │
│ • Remove overlay filesystem │
│ • Clean up work directory │
│ • Restore original /usr state │
│ • Update OSTree deployment status │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Verify Unmount │
│ │
│ • Check /usr is no longer writable │
│ • Verify overlay is removed │
│ • Confirm original state restored │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Success │
│ │
│ • Overlay successfully removed │
│ • /usr returned to read-only state │
│ • All changes discarded │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Error Handling Flow
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Detection │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Classification │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Permission │ │ OSTree │ │ System │ │
│ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │ Errors │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Not root │ │ • OSTree not │ │ • /usr already │ │
│ │ • Permission │ │ available │ │ writable │ │
│ │ denied │ │ • Deployment │ │ • Overlay │ │
│ │ • Insufficient │ │ locked │ │ already │ │
│ │ privileges │ │ • Command │ │ active │ │
│ │ │ │ failed │ │ • Mount │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ failed │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Error Response │
│ │
│ • Display error message │
│ • Provide context information │
│ • Suggest remediation steps │
│ • Return appropriate exit code │
│ • Clean up any partial state │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## State Transitions
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ System States │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Initial State │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ /usr Read-only State │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • /usr mounted read-only │ │
│ │ • OSTree deployment locked │ │
│ │ • No overlay filesystem │ │
│ │ • Immutable system state │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ bootc usr-overlay │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Call ostree admin unlock │ │
│ │ • Create overlay filesystem │ │
│ │ • Mount overlay on /usr │ │
│ │ • Enable write operations │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ /usr Writable State │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • /usr mounted with overlay │ │
│ │ • OSTree deployment unlocked │ │
│ │ • Overlay filesystem active │ │
│ │ • Writable system state │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Package Operations │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Install packages to overlay │ │
│ │ • Modify files in overlay │ │
│ │ • Use installed tools │ │
│ │ • Changes are transient │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Reboot or Unmount │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Reboot: Auto-restore to read-only │ │
│ │ • Unmount: Manual restore to read-only │ │
│ │ • All changes discarded │ │
│ │ • Return to initial state │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Filesystem Impact
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Filesystem Impact │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Before Overlay │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ /usr │ │ /etc │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Read-only │ │ • Writable │ │
│ │ • Immutable │ │ • Persistent │ │
│ │ • Base system │ │ • Configuration │ │
│ │ • OSTree │ │ • Not affected by overlay │ │
│ │ managed │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ /var │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Writable │ │
│ │ • Persistent │ │
│ │ • Runtime data │ │
│ │ • Not affected by overlay │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ After Overlay │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ /usr │ │ /etc │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Writable │ │ • Writable │ │
│ │ • Overlay │ │ • Persistent │ │
│ │ • Transient │ │ • Configuration │ │
│ │ • Changes │ │ • Not affected by overlay │ │
│ │ discarded │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ /var │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Writable │ │
│ │ • Persistent │ │
│ │ • Runtime data │ │
│ │ • Not affected by overlay │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
This flowchart provides a comprehensive visual representation of the bootc usr-overlay process, showing all decision points, operations, and filesystem changes involved in creating and managing a transient writable overlay on the `/usr` directory.

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# bootc usr-overlay - Technical Guide
## Overview
`bootc usr-overlay` is a command for adding a transient writable overlay filesystem on the `/usr` directory. This overlay allows temporary modifications to the `/usr` directory that will be discarded on reboot, enabling package installation and system modifications while maintaining the integrity of the base system.
## Purpose
The usr-overlay command serves several critical functions:
1. **Temporary Package Installation**: Install packages that aren't in the base image
2. **Debugging Tools**: Install tracing and debugging tools like `strace`
3. **System Modifications**: Make temporary changes to `/usr` without persistence
4. **Development Workflows**: Enable development and testing workflows
5. **System Maintenance**: Allow maintenance operations without permanent changes
## Command Syntax
```bash
bootc usr-overlay [OPTIONS...]
```
### Basic Usage
```bash
# Add transient writable overlay on /usr
bootc usr-overlay
# Alternative command name
bootc usroverlay
```
## Command Options
Currently, `bootc usr-overlay` has no command-line options. It's a simple command that either succeeds or fails.
## Architecture Overview
### 1. Implementation Structure
```rust
/// Implementation of `bootc usroverlay`
async fn usroverlay() -> Result<()> {
// This is just a pass-through today. At some point we may make this a libostree API
// or even oxidize it.
Err(Command::new("ostree")
.args(["admin", "unlock"])
.exec()
.into())
}
```
**Current Implementation**:
- **Pass-through Command**: Currently delegates to `ostree admin unlock`
- **Future Plans**: May become a native libostree API or Rust implementation
- **Simple Interface**: No complex options or configuration
### 2. OSTree Integration
The command currently uses `ostree admin unlock` which:
- **Unlocks the OSTree deployment**: Makes `/usr` writable
- **Creates Overlay**: Sets up a transient overlay filesystem
- **Preserves Base**: Keeps the original `/usr` intact
- **Enables Modifications**: Allows temporary changes
### 3. Overlay Filesystem Mechanism
```bash
# What happens internally (simplified)
ostree admin unlock
# This creates an overlay filesystem on /usr
# - Lower layer: Original read-only /usr
# - Upper layer: Writable overlay
# - Work layer: Temporary files during operations
```
## Use Cases
### 1. Debugging and Tracing Tools
**Scenario**: Need to install debugging tools not in base image
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install debugging tools
apt update
apt install -y strace gdb valgrind
# Use tools
strace -p 1234
gdb /path/to/process
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
### 2. Package Manager Operations
**Scenario**: Install packages temporarily for testing
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install packages
apt install -y python3-pip
pip3 install requests
# Test application
python3 -c "import requests; print('Success')"
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
### 3. Development Workflows
**Scenario**: Development and testing without permanent changes
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install development tools
apt install -y build-essential git
# Clone and build project
git clone https://github.com/user/project.git
cd project
make
# Test and develop
./project
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
### 4. System Maintenance
**Scenario**: Temporary system modifications for maintenance
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install maintenance tools
apt install -y htop iotop nethogs
# Perform maintenance
htop
iotop
nethogs
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
## Filesystem Behavior
### 1. /usr Directory
**Before Overlay**:
- **Read-only**: `/usr` is mounted read-only
- **Immutable**: Cannot be modified
- **Base System**: Contains original system files
**After Overlay**:
- **Writable**: `/usr` becomes writable
- **Overlay**: Changes go to overlay layer
- **Transient**: Changes discarded on reboot
### 2. /etc and /var Directories
**Important**: The overlay only affects `/usr`, not `/etc` or `/var`
**/etc Directory**:
- **Persistent**: Changes persist across reboots
- **Configuration**: System configuration files
- **Not Affected**: Overlay doesn't apply here
**/var Directory**:
- **Persistent**: Changes persist across reboots
- **Runtime Data**: Logs, caches, temporary files
- **Not Affected**: Overlay doesn't apply here
### 3. Overlay Structure
```
/usr (overlay mount point)
├── lower (original read-only /usr)
├── upper (writable overlay layer)
└── work (temporary work directory)
```
## OSTree Integration
### 1. OSTree Admin Unlock
The command delegates to `ostree admin unlock` which:
```bash
ostree admin unlock
```
**What it does**:
- **Unlocks Deployment**: Makes the current deployment writable
- **Creates Overlay**: Sets up overlay filesystem
- **Preserves Base**: Keeps original content intact
- **Enables Changes**: Allows modifications
### 2. OSTree Deployment State
**Before Unlock**:
- **Read-only**: Deployment is read-only
- **Immutable**: Cannot be modified
- **Base State**: Original system state
**After Unlock**:
- **Writable**: Deployment becomes writable
- **Overlay Active**: Overlay filesystem active
- **Changes Allowed**: Modifications possible
### 3. OSTree Lock Management
**Lock States**:
- **Locked**: Read-only, immutable
- **Unlocked**: Writable, overlay active
- **Auto-lock**: Locks on reboot
## Package Manager Integration
### 1. APT Integration
**Debian/Ubuntu Systems**:
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Update package lists
apt update
# Install packages
apt install -y package-name
# Packages installed to overlay
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
**Package Installation**:
- **Overlay Target**: Packages installed to overlay
- **Transient**: Changes don't persist
- **Base Preserved**: Original system unchanged
### 2. DNF Integration
**Fedora/RHEL Systems**:
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install packages
dnf install -y package-name
# Packages installed to overlay
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
**Package Installation**:
- **Overlay Target**: Packages installed to overlay
- **Transient**: Changes don't persist
- **Base Preserved**: Original system unchanged
### 3. Package Manager Detection
**Recommended Integration**:
Package managers should detect overlay state and inform users:
```bash
# Example error message
error: read-only /usr detected, refusing to operate.
See `man apt-image-based` for more information.
```
**Detection Methods**:
- **Read-only Check**: Check if `/usr` is read-only
- **Overlay Detection**: Detect overlay filesystem
- **Bootc Detection**: Check if system is bootc-managed
## Unmounting the Overlay
### 1. Lazy Unmount
**Standard Unmount**:
```bash
umount /usr
# May fail if processes hold references
```
**Lazy Unmount**:
```bash
umount -l /usr
# Unmounts when references are released
```
### 2. Process References
**Common Holders**:
- **Package Managers**: `apt`, `dnf` processes
- **System Services**: Services using `/usr` files
- **User Processes**: Applications with open files
**Solution**:
- **Lazy Unmount**: Use `umount -l /usr`
- **Process Termination**: Stop processes holding references
- **Reboot**: Automatic unmount on reboot
### 3. Unmount Process
```bash
# Check what's using /usr
lsof /usr
# Lazy unmount
umount -l /usr
# Verify unmount
mount | grep /usr
```
## Error Handling
### 1. Common Errors
#### OSTree Not Available
```bash
Error: ostree command not found
```
**Solution**: Install OSTree
```bash
apt install -y ostree
# or
dnf install -y ostree
```
#### Permission Denied
```bash
Error: Permission denied
```
**Solution**: Run with appropriate privileges
```bash
sudo bootc usr-overlay
```
#### Already Unlocked
```bash
Error: Deployment already unlocked
```
**Solution**: Check current state
```bash
ostree admin status
```
### 2. Troubleshooting
#### Check Overlay Status
```bash
# Check if overlay is active
mount | grep overlay
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check /usr mount
mount | grep /usr
```
#### Verify Changes
```bash
# Test if /usr is writable
touch /usr/test-file
# Check if file exists
ls -la /usr/test-file
# File should exist until reboot
```
## Security Considerations
### 1. Transient Nature
**Security Benefits**:
- **No Persistence**: Changes don't persist
- **Base Integrity**: Original system unchanged
- **Clean State**: System returns to known state
**Security Implications**:
- **Temporary Access**: Allows temporary modifications
- **Package Installation**: Can install arbitrary packages
- **System Changes**: Can modify system behavior
### 2. Access Control
**Privilege Requirements**:
- **Root Access**: Requires root privileges
- **OSTree Access**: Needs OSTree admin access
- **Mount Privileges**: Requires mount capabilities
**Best Practices**:
- **Minimal Use**: Use only when necessary
- **Audit Changes**: Monitor what's installed
- **Clean Up**: Unmount when done
### 3. Overlay Security
**Overlay Isolation**:
- **Separate Layer**: Changes in separate layer
- **Base Protection**: Original system protected
- **Clean Separation**: Clear boundary between layers
## Performance Considerations
### 1. Overlay Overhead
**Performance Impact**:
- **Overlay Layer**: Additional filesystem layer
- **Copy-on-Write**: COW operations for modifications
- **Metadata Overhead**: Additional metadata for overlay
**Mitigation**:
- **Minimal Changes**: Make only necessary changes
- **Unmount When Done**: Remove overlay when not needed
- **Efficient Operations**: Use efficient package operations
### 2. Storage Usage
**Storage Impact**:
- **Overlay Storage**: Additional storage for overlay
- **Temporary Files**: Work directory usage
- **Package Caches**: Package manager caches
**Management**:
- **Clean Caches**: Clean package caches
- **Unmount Overlay**: Remove overlay when done
- **Monitor Usage**: Monitor storage usage
## Integration Patterns
### 1. Development Workflows
**Development Setup**:
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install development tools
apt install -y build-essential git python3-pip
# Install project dependencies
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
# Develop and test
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
### 2. Debugging Workflows
**Debugging Setup**:
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install debugging tools
apt install -y strace gdb valgrind
# Debug application
strace -f ./application
gdb ./application
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
### 3. Testing Workflows
**Testing Setup**:
```bash
# Add overlay
bootc usr-overlay
# Install test tools
apt install -y test-package
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh
# Changes discarded on reboot
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Usage Guidelines
**When to Use**:
- **Debugging**: Install debugging tools
- **Development**: Temporary development setup
- **Testing**: Test new packages
- **Maintenance**: System maintenance tasks
**When Not to Use**:
- **Production**: Avoid in production systems
- **Persistent Changes**: Don't use for permanent changes
- **System Modifications**: Avoid core system changes
### 2. Workflow Management
**Before Overlay**:
- **Plan Changes**: Know what you need to install
- **Check Dependencies**: Verify package dependencies
- **Prepare Commands**: Have commands ready
**During Overlay**:
- **Minimal Changes**: Make only necessary changes
- **Document Changes**: Keep track of what's installed
- **Test Thoroughly**: Test all functionality
**After Overlay**:
- **Clean Up**: Remove unnecessary packages
- **Unmount**: Unmount overlay when done
- **Document**: Document what was done
### 3. System Management
**Monitoring**:
- **Check Status**: Monitor overlay status
- **Track Changes**: Keep track of modifications
- **Monitor Performance**: Watch for performance impact
**Maintenance**:
- **Regular Cleanup**: Clean up regularly
- **Unmount When Done**: Remove overlay when not needed
- **Reboot Periodically**: Reboot to clean state
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Planned Features
**Native Implementation**:
- **Rust Implementation**: Native Rust implementation
- **libostree API**: Direct libostree API usage
- **Better Integration**: Improved OSTree integration
**Enhanced Functionality**:
- **Selective Overlay**: Overlay specific directories
- **Persistent Overlay**: Option for persistent overlays
- **Overlay Management**: Better overlay management
### 2. Integration Improvements
**Package Manager Integration**:
- **Automatic Detection**: Auto-detect overlay state
- **User Warnings**: Warn about transient changes
- **Better Error Messages**: Improved error messages
**System Integration**:
- **Service Integration**: Systemd service integration
- **Configuration**: Configuration file support
- **Logging**: Better logging and monitoring
## Troubleshooting
### 1. Common Issues
#### Overlay Not Working
```bash
# Check if overlay is active
mount | grep overlay
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check /usr mount
mount | grep /usr
```
#### Package Installation Fails
```bash
# Check if /usr is writable
touch /usr/test-file
# Check package manager status
apt update
# or
dnf check-update
```
#### Cannot Unmount
```bash
# Check what's using /usr
lsof /usr
# Use lazy unmount
umount -l /usr
```
### 2. Debug Commands
```bash
# Check overlay status
mount | grep overlay
# Check OSTree status
ostree admin status
# Check /usr mount
mount | grep /usr
# Check processes using /usr
lsof /usr
# Check overlay filesystem
cat /proc/mounts | grep overlay
```
This technical guide provides comprehensive understanding of the bootc usr-overlay system's architecture, implementation, and usage patterns.