# roles/thin-client — AZ-NIX-CLIENTS Thin Client Fleet

NixOS role for the `AZ-TC-NN` fleet. Replaces a Windows 10 workstation
with a locked-down NixOS + KDE Plasma client that authenticates against
Active Directory and provides pre-configured RDP, browser, and Office-Web
access.

This document describes the provisioning workflow for a new Fleet Host.

## Decision summary

All 20 design decisions from the grilling session are captured in the
top-level `default.nix` comments and the individual submodule headers.
Quick reference:

| Area | Decision |
| --- | --- |
| Hardware | Dell OptiPlex Micro (3020/3040/5040/7040) + generic-x86_64-uefi fallback |
| Deployment | Stock Linux ISO + `nixos-anywhere` |
| Disk | BTRFS (`@root`, `@home`, `@nix`, `@persist`, `@snapshots`), zstd |
| AD | Realm `AZ-GROUP` / DNS `az-group.local`, pre-created computer accounts + keytab via agenix |
| Shell | bash for domain users |
| Session | KDE Plasma 6, Wayland, SDDM, no autologin |
| Sudo | `%domain admins` with password; local `sascha.koenig` + `jannik.mueller` as break-glass |
| WiFi | 802.1X EAP-TLS per-machine, NetworkManager + wpa_supplicant (not iwd) |
| SMB | pam_mount, Kerberos, DFS namespace, lax offline |
| RDP | System-wide Remmina, Kerberos SSO, fullscreen multi-monitor, audio local only |
| Office | 5 .desktop shortcuts via `chromium --app=URL`; Outlook + Teams autostart |
| Chromium | ManagedBookmarks, sync disabled, uBlock Origin + Bitwarden, no local passwords |
| RustDesk | Client + daemon, self-hosted server, pre-shared key, Wayland portal pre-authorized |
| OBS | Pre-configured "AZ-Default" profile, output to `~/Videos/OBS/` |
| NetBird | Per-host setup key, corp DNS + NetBird DNS parallel, accept-routes |
| Printers | Single Pull-Print queue, direct IPPS, Avahi off |
| Branding | Light: corporate wallpaper + SDDM logo + property footer, no banner |
| Updates | `system.autoUpgrade` daily at 03:00, reboot window 03:00-05:00 |
| Monitoring | node_exporter → Pushgateway, Alloy → Loki (journal), Snipe-IT asset check-in (daily 03:30) |
| Rollout | Pilot: 3 hosts, 2 weeks; then 5 → 10 → rest |

## Provisioning workflow for a new Fleet Host

Assuming you've copied `hosts/AZ-TC-01/default.nix` to
`hosts/AZ-TC-NN/default.nix`, updated `networking.hostName`, added the
flake entry, and committed.

### Step 1 — Pre-create the AD computer account + keytab

Run from a host that can reach the AD DC (e.g. `AZ-LT-NIX`):

```bash
# Pre-create the computer object in the ThinClients OU
adcli precreate --computer-name=AZ-TC-01\$ \
  --domain=az-group.local \
  --host-fqdn=AZ-TC-01.az-group.local \
  --login-type=computer \
  --os-name="NixOS" --os-version="25.11" \
  --domain-ou="OU=ThinClients,DC=az-group,DC=local" \
  administrator@AZ-GROUP

# Join offline and produce a keytab (no real join happens)
adcli join --computer-name=AZ-TC-01\$ \
  --domain=az-group.local \
  --host-fqdn=AZ-TC-01.az-group.local \
  --login-type=computer \
  --user=administrator --verbose \
  -K /tmp/AZ-TC-01.keytab

# Provision the agenix secret
agenix -e secrets/AZ-TC-01-krb5-keytab.age
# In the editor: paste /tmp/AZ-TC-01.keytab contents, save, exit.
rm /tmp/AZ-TC-01.keytab
```

### Step 2 — Provision NetBird setup key

In the NetBird UI (`https://netbird.az-group.local`):

1. Go to **Setup Keys** → **Generate new key**.
2. Name: `AZ-TC-01`, Type: **one-time** (or reusable for fleet), Expires: 90d.
3. Copy the key value.
4. `agenix -e secrets/AZ-TC-01-netbird-setupkey.age` → paste the key.

### Step 3 — Provision WiFi client certificate

In AD CS (`https://certsrv.az-group.local/certsrv`):

1. **Request a Certificate** → **Advanced certificate request**.
2. Template: **Workstation Authentication** (or your corp 802.1X template).
3. Subject: `CN=AZ-TC-01$`.
4. Export the cert + private key as PKCS#12 (`.pfx`), with exportable key.
5. Convert to combined PEM (cert + key in one file):

   ```bash
   openssl pkcs12 -in AZ-TC-01.pfx -out AZ-TC-01.pem -nodes
   ```

6. `agenix -e secrets/AZ-TC-01-wifi-client-cert.age` → paste the PEM.

### Step 4 — Provision RustDesk credentials

```bash
# Generate a strong permanent password per host
PW=$(openssl rand -base64 24)
echo -n "$PW" > /tmp/AZ-TC-01-rustdesk-pw.txt
agenix -e secrets/AZ-TC-01-rustdesk-password.age
# Paste /tmp/AZ-TC-01-rustdesk-pw.txt contents.
rm /tmp/AZ-TC-01-rustdesk-pw.txt
```

The shared `rustdesk-psk.age` is one-time setup, reused for all hosts.

### Step 5 — Provision the host

Boot the OptiPlex from a stock Linux ISO (any modern NixOS installer ISO
or Ubuntu live ISO works). From the admin workstation:

```bash
# Bootstrap nixos-anywhere into the booted ISO (via SSH or physical console)
# Then run the install:
nixos-anywhere \
  --flake .#AZ-TC-01 \
  --disko-config ./roles/thin-client/deployment/disko.nix \
  root@<target-ip>
```

The host will:

1. Partition the disk via disko (BTRFS layout).
2. Install NixOS from the flake.
3. Reboot into the new system.
4. On first boot: agenix decrypts secrets, sssd starts with keytab,
   NetBird enrolls via setup key, WiFi connects via EAP-TLS.

### Step 6 — Capture the host's SSH host key

After first boot:

```bash
ssh-keyscan -t ed25519 AZ-TC-01.netbird | awk '{print $2 " " $3}'
```

Update `secrets.nix` with the real `AZ-TC-01` SSH key value (replacing
the `PLACEHOLDER` line). Rebuild and redeploy.

## Option reference

All tunable parameters live under `az.tc.*`:

| Option | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `az.tc.enable` | `false` | Activate the thin-client role |
| `az.tc.hardwareClass` | `generic-x86_64-uefi` | One of `dell-optiplex-micro` or `generic-x86_64-uefi` |
| `az.tc.site` | `default` | Site identifier (informational) |
| `az.tc.ad.ou` | `OU=ThinClients,DC=az-group,DC=local` | AD Organizational Unit for computer objects |
| `az.tc.wifi.ssid` | `AZ-CORP` | Corp WiFi SSID |
| `az.tc.wifi.caCert` | `./assets/corp-wifi-ca.pem` | Corp CA cert (NOT secret) |
| `az.tc.netbird.managementUrl` | `https://netbird.az-group.local:443` | NetBird server URL |
| `az.tc.smb.dfsNamespace` | `\\\\az-group.local\\dfs` | DFS namespace root |
| `az.tc.smb.userShare` | `users/%u` | Per-user share path |
| `az.tc.smb.commonShares` | `[public software]` | Common share names |
| `az.tc.smb.mountRoot` | `/mnt/az-dfs` | Local mount root |
| `az.tc.printing.pullPrintEndpoint` | `ipps://pull-print.az-group.local:443/ipp/print` | Pull-Print IPPS URI |
| `az.tc.printing.queueName` | `Pull-Print` | Local CUPS queue name |
| `az.tc.rdp.servers` | `[{name="TS Berlin"; fqdn="ts-berlin.az-group.local";}]` | TS endpoints |
| `az.tc.chromium.homepage` | `https://www.office.com` | Browser homepage |
| `az.tc.chromium.bookmarks` | `[Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Office]` | Managed bookmarks |
| `az.tc.chromium.bitwardenServerUrl` | `https://vault.bitwarden.com` | Bitwarden URL |
| `az.tc.rustdesk.serverHost` | `rustdesk.az-group.local` | RustDesk server host |
| `az.tc.branding.hotline` | `+49 30 1234567` | IT hotline for footer |
| `az.tc.branding.wallpaper` | `./assets/wallpaper.svg` | Wallpaper path |
| `az.tc.branding.logo` | `./assets/logo.svg` | Logo path |
| `az.tc.branding.company` | `AzIntec GmbH` | Company name |
| `az.tc.monitoring.prometheusPushGateway` | `pushgateway.az-group.local:9091` | Pushgateway URL |
| `az.tc.monitoring.lokiUrl` | `http://loki.az-group.local:3100` | Loki URL |
| `az.tc.monitoring.snipeItUrl` | `https://snipeit.az-group.local` | Snipe-IT base URL |
| `az.tc.monitoring.assetTool` | `snipe-it` | Asset tool integration |
| `az.tc.deployment.diskDevice` | `/dev/sda` | Disko target disk |
| `az.tc.deployment.swapSizeGB` | `4` | Swap size in GB |

## Open items before pilot deploy

These placeholders need real values before pilot deploy. They're flagged
with `# TODO:` in the respective modules.

- [ ] Real corp WiFi SSID
- [ ] Real CA root cert (replace `corp-wifi-ca.pem`)
- [ ] Real DFS namespace path
- [ ] Real common share names
- [ ] Real Terminal Server endpoints
- [ ] Real Chromium bookmarks (Intranet, Helpdesk, ERP, HR)
- [ ] Real Bitwarden server URL (if self-hosted)
- [ ] Real RustDesk server hostname
- [ ] Real Pull-Print IPPS endpoint
- [ ] Real NetBird management URL
- [ ] Real Prometheus Pushgateway URL
- [ ] Real Loki URL
- [ ] Real IT-Hotline phone number
- [ ] Real corporate wallpaper asset (replace placeholder SVG)
- [ ] Real corporate logo asset (replace placeholder SVG)
- [ ] Real AD DCs (`az-dc01.az-group.local`, `az-dc02.az-group.local` — currently guessed)
- [ ] Real AD Computer OU DN

## Build validation

To validate the config without deploying:

```bash
# Eval-check all hosts
nix flake check

# Build a pilot host closure (full closure, takes ~20 min uncached)
nix build --no-link .#nixosConfigurations.AZ-TC-01.config.system.build.toplevel

# Try a VM boot
nix run .#nixosConfigurations.AZ-TC-01.config.system.build.vm
```

All three pilot hosts pass both `nix flake check` and full closure build.

## Placeholder assertions

The role ships with **placeholder assertions** that fire at build time if
operator-relevant values are still defaults. To silence for lab/staging
hosts, set `az.tc.site = "staging"` (see `hosts/AZ-TC-01/default.nix`).

Currently asserted:

- `az.tc.wifi.ssid != "AZ-CORP"` — real Corp SSID must be set
- `az.tc.branding.hotline != "+49 30 1234567"` — real hotline must be set
- `az.tc.branding.company != "AzIntec GmbH"` — real company name must be set

Add more assertions as customer-specific values firm up.