Jira (PUP-1125) Exec checks should be turned into metaparameters

[John Bollinger (JIRA)]

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John Bollinger commented on an issue   Re: Exec checks should be turned into metaparameters A usecase which I hit multiple times is be for the package type: Install Package A only if Package B ist not installed The Puppet operational model is Puppet evaluates the current state of the machine, it uses that and other information to construct a catalog describing the desired target state, and then it attempts to put the machine into the chosen state. If, as in the case presented, the desired target state depends on whether a given package is installed, then the model demands that that information should be fed in up front (via a custom fact). Often an even better solution is to put the uncertain piece of state – e.g. whether Package B is installed – under management. That is, the best policy with Puppet is frequently "tell; don't ask." Particular circumstances may admit other alternatives. Add Comment   Puppet / PUP-1125 Exec checks should be turned into metaparameters The 'checks' in Exec -- refreshonly, onlyif and unless -- should be changed into metaparameters, so they're available for all resource types. My guess is that this will require defining a new type of metaparameter, in the same way that the Exec checks are a slightly different type of parameter. This message was sent by Atlassian JIRA (v6.1.4#6159-sha1:44eaede) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Bugs" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to puppet-bugs+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to puppet-bugs@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-bugs. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.