r10k overwriting local modifications
Hi all Everytime I run r10k (version 2.4.3) it completes with the warning: Overwriting local modifications to /etc/puppetlabs/code/environments/development. I'm 100% sure that there aren't any manual...
View ArticleNeed more info on Puppet Noop Testing!
Hi, I am looking into some community puppet tests. I have some knowledge on Puppet Rspec, but I have never come across code like below. Can some one help in pointing me in correct direction to learn...
View ArticleHow to write rspec-test for a class that uses 'create_resources' function
Can't figure out how to write a puppet-Rspec test for the class, that takes parameters and calls 'create_resources' for defined type, passing resources to that function. **Update**: Looks like that I...
View ArticleError: Syntax error at 'Boolean'; expected ')' in Artifactory OSS Puppet Module
Hi, Trying to use [this](https://forge.puppet.com/autostructure/artifactory) module, it breaks with syntax error: Error: Syntax error at 'Boolean'; expected ')' at...
View ArticleAre conditionals parsed by the puppet master for catalog compilation purposes?
Let's say I have a conditional like: exec { "run this command": unless => "test -f /var/run/somefile", ... } When the puppet master compiles the catalog for the agent, is the conditional evaluated...
View ArticleAre conditionals parsed by the puppet master for catalog compilation purposes?
Let's say I have a conditional like: exec { "run this command": unless => "test -f /var/run/somefile", ... } When the puppet master compiles the catalog for the agent, is the conditional evaluated...
View ArticleEnsure docker_compose builds images if docker-compose.yml changed
I have simple manifest that should instantiate application defined docker-compose.yml. I use https://forge.puppet.com/puppetlabs/docker_platform and my manifest looks like this: include 'docker' class...
View ArticleDisplay console output while running exec
How can I display the console output in the screen while running the exec to run a command line?
View ArticleWill puppet continue to apply changes if it cannot reach the server again?
This is probably a no-brainer, but at this point it is more of a sanity check. I was under the impression it will only make changes if it can successfully pull down a catalog from the Puppet server....
View ArticlePuppet variables are really constants?
If a variable cannot be reassigned with different value then how can it be called as variables? Shouldn't it be called constants? As I know Puppet's variables cannot be reassigned in the single scope.
View Articleexample of project build containing distinct application with corelation
Hello There, As i understand I can write manifests and assign distinct nodes to distinct manifests. I have an ask to build solution project environment (multi-tire/vm) with 5+ different applications...
View ArticlePuppet manage server ports
Hi, Can we use puppet to manage server ports? Say I want port 80 to not listen and only enable port 443. A small example to do this? Thanks! A
View ArticleI was installing puppet enterprise master on ubuntu 14.04 via text mode...
I was installing puppet enterprise master on ubuntu 14.04 via text mode editor and it is going on loop.The loop screen is shown : 2017-01-16 14:51:45,593 Running command:...
View ArticleHi, what would be the best practice or infra for such: 3 Environments. Dev /...
Hi, what would be the best practice or infra for such: 3 Environments. Dev / Stage / Prod, code gets released by branches, we need to be able to stream line all environments so they are identical, and...
View ArticleHi, what would be the best practice or infra for such: 3 Environments. Dev /...
Hi, what would be the best practice or infra for such: 3 Environments. Dev / Stage / Prod, code gets released by branches, we need to be able to stream line all environments so they are identical, and...
View ArticleFacts not found from world.json
Hi Guys, see files etc below, but basically it can't seem to see ANY vars in world.json... ?(File shown is subset of the full thing) Why? Chris puppet.conf [master] vardir =...
View ArticleUsing a JAVA REST API i want to initiate a command to install tomcat on VM in...
I am starting to learn Puppet for my new project. Please provide some guidelines to quick start on Puppet
View Articlepuppet agent : '--test' flag documentation
Hi all, Currently building automated tests using puppet agent(s), I am puzzled about the '--test' flag. The official documentation states : * --test: Enable the most common options used for testing....
View ArticleHow to access custom facts from command line?
i installed the [puppetlabs-lvm][1] module which provides some custom facts like `lvm_pv_0` having the `warning($facts['lvm_pv_0'])` in my `site.pp` correctly outputs `/dev/md0` but running`facter |...
View ArticleWanted files being deleted automatically
I am trying learn Puppet by setting up my various Raspberry Pis. These come with a standard user (pi) and a standard password (raspberry). Until this password is changed, a security warning appears...
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