diff --git a/dev_notes/apt_cache_integration.md b/dev_notes/apt_cache_integration.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5daf3e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/dev_notes/apt_cache_integration.md @@ -0,0 +1,122 @@ +# APT Cache Server Integration + +This document describes the integration of your APT cache server (`http://192.168.1.79:3142`) with the Deb-Mock CI/CD workflows. + +## Overview + +The CI/CD workflows now use your APT cache server to speed up package installations and reduce bandwidth usage during builds. + +## Configuration + +### APT Cache Server Setup + +Your APT cache server is configured at: +- **URL**: `http://192.168.1.79:3142` +- **Type**: apt-cacher-ng (based on the `/acng-report.html` endpoint) +- **Status**: Available and accessible + +### CI/CD Integration + +The APT cache is configured in all CI/CD workflows: + +```yaml +- name: Install build dependencies + run: | + # Configure APT to use your cache server + echo 'Acquire::http::Proxy "http://192.168.1.79:3142";' | sudo tee /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/99proxy + echo 'Acquire::https::Proxy "http://192.168.1.79:3142";' | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/99proxy + + sudo apt update + sudo apt install -y build-essential devscripts debhelper dh-python python3-all python3-setuptools + sudo apt install -y sbuild schroot debootstrap +``` + +### Workflows Using APT Cache + +1. **build-deb.yml**: Package building workflow +2. **test.yml**: Testing workflow +3. **build.yml**: Basic build workflow + +## Benefits + +### 1. **Speed Improvements** +- Faster package downloads during CI/CD runs +- Reduced build times for subsequent runs +- Cached packages don't need to be downloaded again + +### 2. **Bandwidth Savings** +- Reduces external bandwidth usage +- Local caching of frequently used packages +- Efficient for multiple builds + +### 3. **Reliability** +- Reduces dependency on external package mirrors +- Faster recovery from network issues +- Consistent package availability + +## Monitoring + +### Cache Server Status + +You can monitor your cache server at: +- **Status Page**: http://192.168.1.79:3142/acng-report.html +- **Statistics**: Cache hit rates and bandwidth usage +- **Configuration**: Server settings and policies + +### CI/CD Logs + +The CI/CD logs will show: +- APT cache configuration messages +- Package download speeds +- Cache hit/miss statistics (if available) + +## Troubleshooting + +### Common Issues + +1. **Cache Server Unavailable** + - CI/CD will fall back to direct downloads + - Builds will still succeed but may be slower + +2. **Cache Misses** + - New packages will be downloaded and cached + - Subsequent builds will benefit from caching + +3. **Configuration Errors** + - APT will ignore invalid proxy settings + - Builds will continue with direct downloads + +### Debug Commands + +```bash +# Test cache server connectivity +curl -I http://192.168.1.79:3142/acng-report.html + +# Check APT proxy configuration +cat /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/99proxy + +# Test package download through cache +sudo apt update +``` + +## Future Enhancements + +### Potential Improvements + +1. **Cache Statistics Integration** + - Display cache hit rates in CI/CD logs + - Monitor cache effectiveness + +2. **Fallback Configuration** + - Automatic fallback to direct downloads + - Health checks for cache server + +3. **Cache Warming** + - Pre-download common packages + - Optimize cache for Deb-Mock builds + +## References + +- [apt-cacher-ng Documentation](https://www.unix-ag.uni-kl.de/~bloch/acng/) +- [APT Proxy Configuration](https://wiki.debian.org/AptProxy) +- [Forgejo CI/CD Documentation](https://forgejo.org/docs/latest/user/actions/) \ No newline at end of file