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Re: CfEngine vs bash scripts



On Fri, May 12, 2023 at 01:18:04PM +0200, Dashamir Hoxha wrote:
> I don't understand the benefits of using cfengine instead of bash scripts
> in debian-edu-config. I believe that all the needed configurations can be
> done with bash scripts.
> 
> I am not familiar with cfengine, but I assume that it is similar to
> ansible, which I am familiar with a little bit. They are made to automate
> the installation (and configuration) of hundreds of servers from a single
> place. But when there is only one server to configure and maintain, bash
> scripts are much better.

cfengine in debian-edu-config is used to support multiple different
system types.
 
> Have you ever thought about converting the cfengine scripts to bash
> scripts? If this seems like an improvement, I can have a look at it (when I
> find time). I do have some good experience with using bash scripts for
> server configuration.

not telling you what to do, but IMNSHO someone with time should look
into https://wiki.debian.org/DebianEdu/Status/Bookworm#Known_problems_that_need_to_be_fixed
else we don't have Debian Edu / Skolelinux in bookworm.


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