# DevOps Challenge: Microservice with Update Automation

The DevOps Challenge consists of two parts:

1. (Deployment)[#deployment]: Installation of an application with automated updates
2. (Concept)[#concept]: Strategy for backup, redundancy, monitoring, and logging

The scripts, data, concepts, etc., created for these tasks should be stored in a Git repository within the Gitea installation.

Note: The use of AI tools such as ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot is explicitly
permitted.

## Deployment

### Installation
Your team has decided to use the DevOps platform Gitea and wants to run its own instance. Perform the deployment on a host system (cloud subscription, VPS, or your own laptop) that is accessible from the internet by your interviewer, while adhering to the following requirements:

- Choice of installation source: source code, package manager, or Docker
- Installation must be automated and reproducible (free choice of configuration management system)  
- Use of a reverse proxy and SSL (self-signed is sufficient)
- UI must be accessible only via the proxy
- Setup and integration of a database (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or MySQL)

### Update Automation
Once Gitea is successfully set up, configure automation for the update process
using a tool of your choice.

## Concept

For Backup, Redundancy, Monitoring, and Logging develop and document your concept regarding the following topics that will be discussed during the interview:

- Backup
- Centralized logging of components
- Monitoring of key functions
- Fail-safe operation of the instance

### Optional

Creation of a proof-of-concept for one or more aspects of your concept
(backup, monitoring, logging, redundancy)