[Samba] considering additonal server software

[Bob of Donelson Trophy]

Over the years I have used the following list of programs to monitor my
servers. (Yes, there are more ways to monitor servers than "you can
shake a stick at" than these but they are fairly basic programs, I
think.) 

Postfix (to forward root email to external email address),
Smartmontools, and apcupsd (control APC battery backup.) 

Now that I am running a DC and member server I would like to continue
this process. 

Okay, so, yes, any additional software can cause a security risk but,
failing hard drives and power failures are important to be aware of. 

I use to include "automatic updates" (Ubuntu/Debian based server OS) but
with Samba4 . . . no. I want to review updates carefully before I
install them manually. (Perform backup, install upgrade, if breaks
Samba4, restore from backup, etc.) 

I am wondering if anyone has a thoughts about my considered additions?
Good idea, bad idea, etc? 

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