On 12/4/12 2:38 PM, R.I.Pienaar wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "ZipKid" <zipkid....@gmail.com> >> To: puppet-users@googlegroups.com >> Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 11:10:13 PM >> Subject: Re: [Puppet Users] in-module data with hiera >> >> Hello, >> >> I have tested the branch >> https://github.com/ripienaar/puppet/tree/feature/master/16856. >> The basic functionality of the data in the module seems to work as >> desired. >> Just a few things >> - If only using the param auto-lookup not having a hiera.yaml file is >> ok >> - if there is NO hiera.yaml config file, calling hiera() causes an >> error "Error 400 on SERVER: undefined method `include?' for >> nil:NilClass" >> - Having an empty hiera.yaml is ok when using a hiera(call) >> - The lookup in the moduledata does not happen if only using the >> auto-lookup of the class params, unless you manually specify >> "module_data" as hiera backend. >> - When using the hiera() call, specifying "module_data" as hiera >> backend is not needed. >> >> I hope this helps. > > awesome, thanks a lot for taking the time to test it, I'll incorporate > this feedback in a few weeks. > > do you think the basic approach will improve your workflow and lead > to easier to share modules? >
Absolutely leads to modules that are easier to share. This functionality is critical for releasing modules that work on different system types without writing a bunch of conditional logic that replicates hiera. Outstanding work. -g -- Garrett Honeycutt 206.414.8658 http://puppetlabs.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Users" group. To post to this group, send email to puppet-users@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to puppet-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-users?hl=en.
