Capistrano Mb

Overview

Capistrano-mb offers a streamlined solution for deploying Rails applications, particularly tailored for Ubuntu environments. Although this project is no longer maintained, it represents a thoughtful approach to automating server setup and deployment, ensuring that developers can focus more on building applications and less on configuration. With a well-defined stack that includes Ubuntu, PostgreSQL, and Unicorn, it simplifies the process of deploying Rails apps from scratch, taking care of essential prerequisites and security measures right out of the box.

The gem's comprehensive features encompass everything from library installations to setting up SSL certificates, making it a great time-saver for developers. While the original maintainer has moved on to new projects, the principles and lessons learned from capistrano-mb may still resonate with users looking for an efficient way to automate their deployment processes.

Features

• Automated Provisioning: Installs essential packages like PostgreSQL, Node.js, and Nginx, reducing setup time significantly.
• Security Configuration: Locks down your VPS using UFW, ensuring a secure environment for your application.
• Log Management: Sets up log rotation for Rails logs, keeping your server organized and preventing disk space issues.
• Backup Scheduling: Automatically schedules daily backups of your Rails database, safeguarding your data.
• SSL Integration: Generates a self-signed SSL certificate and configures Nginx with best practices for enhanced security.
• User and SSH Setup: Creates a deployer user and installs an SSH public key for secure and easy future access.
• Ruby Environment Management: Installs rbenv and compiles the required Ruby version as specified in your app’s .ruby-version file.
• Opinionated Configuration: Enforces a consistent server setup based on the maintainer's preferences, ensuring a reliable deployment process.