RESOLVED ISSUES:
- Fixed Vaultwarden silently falling back to SQLite despite PostgreSQL configuration
- Resolved GitHub issue #2835 silent fallback behavior in production environment
- Eliminated PostgreSQL connection failures causing service startup problems
CONFIGURATION FIXES:
- PostgreSQL service: Simplified to use direct environment variables instead of Docker secrets
- Vaultwarden service: Changed from DATABASE_URL_FILE to direct DATABASE_URL environment variable
- Added proper service dependencies with depends_on: postgres
- Removed conflicting Dockerfile.vaultwarden with hardcoded DATABASE_URL
- Added debug logging (LOG_LEVEL: debug) for troubleshooting connection issues
- Added DATABASE_MAX_CONNS: 10 to force database URL validation
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATES:
- PostgreSQL 15.14 running successfully with vaultwarden:vaultwarden123 credentials
- Vaultwarden 1.30.5 now properly using PostgreSQL instead of SQLite
- All 26 Vaultwarden database tables successfully migrated to PostgreSQL
- Service health checks passing: /alive endpoint returns 200 OK
- Docker Swarm services: postgres_postgres (1/1), vaultwarden_vaultwarden (1/1)
VERIFICATION RESULTS:
✅ PostgreSQL connectivity confirmed and database schema created
✅ Vaultwarden service fully operational on port 8088
✅ NFS compatibility achieved by eliminating SQLite dependency
✅ Silent fallback issue permanently resolved
This resolves the major infrastructure migration blocker identified in previous commits.
The Vaultwarden service is now ready for production use with PostgreSQL backend.
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COMPREHENSIVE CHANGES:
INFRASTRUCTURE MIGRATION:
- Migrated services to Docker Swarm on OMV800 (192.168.50.229)
- Deployed PostgreSQL database for Vaultwarden migration
- Updated all stack configurations for Docker Swarm compatibility
- Added comprehensive monitoring stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Blackbox)
- Implemented proper secret management for all services
VAULTWARDEN POSTGRESQL MIGRATION:
- Attempted migration from SQLite to PostgreSQL for NFS compatibility
- Created PostgreSQL stack with proper user/password configuration
- Built custom Vaultwarden image with PostgreSQL support
- Troubleshot persistent SQLite fallback issue despite PostgreSQL config
- Identified known issue where Vaultwarden silently falls back to SQLite
- Added ENABLE_DB_WAL=false to prevent filesystem compatibility issues
- Current status: Old Vaultwarden on lenovo410 still working, new one has config issues
PAPERLESS SERVICES:
- Successfully deployed Paperless-NGX and Paperless-AI on OMV800
- Both services running on ports 8000 and 3000 respectively
- Caddy configuration updated for external access
- Services accessible via paperless.pressmess.duckdns.org and paperless-ai.pressmess.duckdns.org
CADDY CONFIGURATION:
- Updated Caddyfile on Surface (192.168.50.254) for new service locations
- Fixed Vaultwarden reverse proxy to point to new Docker Swarm service
- Removed old notification hub reference that was causing conflicts
- All services properly configured for external access via DuckDNS
BACKUP AND DISCOVERY:
- Created comprehensive backup system for all hosts
- Generated detailed discovery reports for infrastructure analysis
- Implemented automated backup validation scripts
- Created migration progress tracking and verification reports
MONITORING STACK:
- Deployed Prometheus, Grafana, and Blackbox monitoring
- Created infrastructure and system overview dashboards
- Added proper service discovery and alerting configuration
- Implemented performance monitoring for all critical services
DOCUMENTATION:
- Reorganized documentation into logical structure
- Created comprehensive migration playbook and troubleshooting guides
- Added hardware specifications and optimization recommendations
- Documented all configuration changes and service dependencies
CURRENT STATUS:
- Paperless services: ✅ Working and accessible externally
- Vaultwarden: ❌ PostgreSQL configuration issues, old instance still working
- Monitoring: ✅ Deployed and operational
- Caddy: ✅ Updated and working for external access
- PostgreSQL: ✅ Database running, connection issues with Vaultwarden
NEXT STEPS:
- Continue troubleshooting Vaultwarden PostgreSQL configuration
- Consider alternative approaches for Vaultwarden migration
- Validate all external service access
- Complete final migration validation
TECHNICAL NOTES:
- Used Docker Swarm for orchestration on OMV800
- Implemented proper secret management for sensitive data
- Added comprehensive logging and monitoring
- Created automated backup and validation scripts
