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#mgmt # mgmt
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Mgmt Mgmt
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##mgmt by [James](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/) ## mgmt by [James](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/)
####Available from: #### Available from:
####[https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/) #### [https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/)
####This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/documentation.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/documentation.md) format. #### This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/documentation.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/documentation.md) format.
####Table of Contents #### Table of Contents
1. [Overview](#overview) 1. [Overview](#overview)
2. [Project description - What the project does](#project-description) 2. [Project description - What the project does](#project-description)
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9. [Development - Background on module development and reporting bugs](#development) 9. [Development - Background on module development and reporting bugs](#development)
10. [Authors - Authors and contact information](#authors) 10. [Authors - Authors and contact information](#authors)
##Overview ## Overview
The `mgmt` tool is a next generation config management prototype. It's not yet The `mgmt` tool is a next generation config management prototype. It's not yet
ready for production, but we hope to get there soon. Get involved today! ready for production, but we hope to get there soon. Get involved today!
##Project Description ## Project Description
The mgmt tool is a distributed, event driven, config management tool, that The mgmt tool is a distributed, event driven, config management tool, that
supports parallel execution, and librarification to be used as the management supports parallel execution, and librarification to be used as the management
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There is also an [introductory video](http://meetings-archive.debian.net/pub/debian-meetings/2016/debconf16/Next_Generation_Config_Mgmt.webm) available. There is also an [introductory video](http://meetings-archive.debian.net/pub/debian-meetings/2016/debconf16/Next_Generation_Config_Mgmt.webm) available.
Older videos and other material [is available](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/#on-the-web). Older videos and other material [is available](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/#on-the-web).
##Setup ## Setup
During this prototype phase, the tool can be run out of the source directory. During this prototype phase, the tool can be run out of the source directory.
You'll probably want to use ```./run.sh run --yaml examples/graph1.yaml``` to You'll probably want to use ```./run.sh run --yaml examples/graph1.yaml``` to
@@ -77,12 +77,12 @@ get started. Beware that this _can_ cause data loss. Understand what you're
doing first, or perform these actions in a virtual environment such as the one doing first, or perform these actions in a virtual environment such as the one
provided by [Oh-My-Vagrant](https://github.com/purpleidea/oh-my-vagrant). provided by [Oh-My-Vagrant](https://github.com/purpleidea/oh-my-vagrant).
##Features ## Features
This section details the numerous features of mgmt and some caveats you might This section details the numerous features of mgmt and some caveats you might
need to be aware of. need to be aware of.
###Autoedges ### Autoedges
Automatic edges, or AutoEdges, is the mechanism in mgmt by which it will Automatic edges, or AutoEdges, is the mechanism in mgmt by which it will
automatically create dependencies for you between resources. For example, automatically create dependencies for you between resources. For example,
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ automatically ensure that any file resource you declare that matches a
file installed by your package resource will only be processed after the file installed by your package resource will only be processed after the
package is installed. package is installed.
####Controlling autoedges #### Controlling autoedges
Though autoedges is likely to be very helpful and avoid you having to declare Though autoedges is likely to be very helpful and avoid you having to declare
all dependencies explicitly, there are cases where this behaviour is all dependencies explicitly, there are cases where this behaviour is
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You can disable autoedges for a resource by setting the `autoedge` key on You can disable autoedges for a resource by setting the `autoedge` key on
the meta attributes of that resource to `false`. the meta attributes of that resource to `false`.
####Blog post #### Blog post
You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here: You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here:
[https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/automatic-edges-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/automatic-edges-in-mgmt/) [https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/automatic-edges-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/automatic-edges-in-mgmt/)
###Autogrouping ### Autogrouping
Automatic grouping or AutoGroup is the mechanism in mgmt by which it will Automatic grouping or AutoGroup is the mechanism in mgmt by which it will
automatically group multiple resource vertices into a single one. This is automatically group multiple resource vertices into a single one. This is
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You can disable autogrouping for a resource by setting the `autogroup` key on You can disable autogrouping for a resource by setting the `autogroup` key on
the meta attributes of that resource to `false`. the meta attributes of that resource to `false`.
####Blog post #### Blog post
You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here: You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here:
[https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/automatic-grouping-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/automatic-grouping-in-mgmt/) [https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/automatic-grouping-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/automatic-grouping-in-mgmt/)
###Automatic clustering ### Automatic clustering
Automatic clustering is a feature by which mgmt automatically builds, scales, Automatic clustering is a feature by which mgmt automatically builds, scales,
and manages the embedded etcd cluster which is compiled into mgmt itself. It is and manages the embedded etcd cluster which is compiled into mgmt itself. It is
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cluster that is managed separately from mgmt by pointing your mgmt agents at it cluster that is managed separately from mgmt by pointing your mgmt agents at it
with the `--seeds` variable. with the `--seeds` variable.
####Blog post #### Blog post
You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here: You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here:
[https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/automatic-clustering-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/automatic-clustering-in-mgmt/) [https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/automatic-clustering-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/automatic-clustering-in-mgmt/)
###Remote ("agent-less") mode ### Remote ("agent-less") mode
Remote mode is a special mode that lets you kick off mgmt runs on one or more Remote mode is a special mode that lets you kick off mgmt runs on one or more
remote machines which are only accessible via SSH. In this mode the initiating remote machines which are only accessible via SSH. In this mode the initiating
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the group to exit. This is particularly useful for bootstrapping new clusters the group to exit. This is particularly useful for bootstrapping new clusters
which need to exchange information that is only available at run time. which need to exchange information that is only available at run time.
####Blog post #### Blog post
You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here: You can read the introductory blog post about this topic here:
[https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/remote-execution-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/remote-execution-in-mgmt/) [https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/remote-execution-in-mgmt/](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/remote-execution-in-mgmt/)
###Puppet support ### Puppet support
You can supply a Puppet manifest instead of creating the (YAML) graph manually. You can supply a Puppet manifest instead of creating the (YAML) graph manually.
Puppet must be installed and in `mgmt`'s search path. You also need the Puppet must be installed and in `mgmt`'s search path. You also need the
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For more details and caveats see [Puppet.md](Puppet.md). For more details and caveats see [Puppet.md](Puppet.md).
####Blog post #### Blog post
An introductory post on the Puppet support is on An introductory post on the Puppet support is on
[Felix's blog](http://ffrank.github.io/features/2016/06/19/puppet-powered-mgmt/). [Felix's blog](http://ffrank.github.io/features/2016/06/19/puppet-powered-mgmt/).
##Resources ## Resources
This section lists all the built-in resources and their properties. The This section lists all the built-in resources and their properties. The
resource primitives in `mgmt` are typically more powerful than resources in resource primitives in `mgmt` are typically more powerful than resources in
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* [Timer](#Timer): Manage system systemd services. * [Timer](#Timer): Manage system systemd services.
* [Virt](#Virt): Manage virtual machines with libvirt. * [Virt](#Virt): Manage virtual machines with libvirt.
###Exec ### Exec
The exec resource can execute commands on your system. The exec resource can execute commands on your system.
###File ### File
The file resource manages files and directories. In `mgmt`, directories are The file resource manages files and directories. In `mgmt`, directories are
identified by a trailing slash in their path name. File have no such slash. identified by a trailing slash in their path name. File have no such slash.
####Path #### Path
The path property specifies the file or directory that we are managing. The path property specifies the file or directory that we are managing.
####Content #### Content
The content property is a string that specifies the desired file contents. The content property is a string that specifies the desired file contents.
####Source #### Source
The source property points to a source file or directory path that we wish to The source property points to a source file or directory path that we wish to
copy over and use as the desired contents for our resource. copy over and use as the desired contents for our resource.
####State #### State
The state property describes the action we'd like to apply for the resource. The The state property describes the action we'd like to apply for the resource. The
possible values are: `exists` and `absent`. possible values are: `exists` and `absent`.
####Recurse #### Recurse
The recurse property limits whether file resource operations should recurse into The recurse property limits whether file resource operations should recurse into
and monitor directory contents with a depth greater than one. and monitor directory contents with a depth greater than one.
####Force #### Force
The force property is required if we want the file resource to be able to change The force property is required if we want the file resource to be able to change
a file into a directory or vice-versa. If such a change is needed, but the force a file into a directory or vice-versa. If such a change is needed, but the force
property is not set to `true`, then this file resource will error. property is not set to `true`, then this file resource will error.
###Hostname ### Hostname
The hostname resource manages static, transient/dynamic and pretty hostnames The hostname resource manages static, transient/dynamic and pretty hostnames
on the system and watches them for changes. on the system and watches them for changes.
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Hostname is the fallback value for all 3 fields above, if only `hostname` is Hostname is the fallback value for all 3 fields above, if only `hostname` is
specified, it will set all 3 fields to this value. specified, it will set all 3 fields to this value.
###Msg ### Msg
The msg resource sends messages to the main log, or an external service such The msg resource sends messages to the main log, or an external service such
as systemd's journal. as systemd's journal.
###Noop ### Noop
The noop resource does absolutely nothing. It does have some utility in testing The noop resource does absolutely nothing. It does have some utility in testing
`mgmt` and also as a placeholder in the resource graph. `mgmt` and also as a placeholder in the resource graph.
###Nspawn ### Nspawn
The nspawn resource is used to manage systemd-machined style containers. The nspawn resource is used to manage systemd-machined style containers.
###Password ### Password
The password resource can generate a random string to be used as a password. It The password resource can generate a random string to be used as a password. It
will re-generate the password if it receives a refresh notification. will re-generate the password if it receives a refresh notification.
###Pkg ### Pkg
The pkg resource is used to manage system packages. This resource works on many The pkg resource is used to manage system packages. This resource works on many
different distributions because it uses the underlying packagekit facility which different distributions because it uses the underlying packagekit facility which
supports different backends for different environments. This ensures that we supports different backends for different environments. This ensures that we
have great Debian (deb/dpkg) and Fedora (rpm/dnf) support simultaneously. have great Debian (deb/dpkg) and Fedora (rpm/dnf) support simultaneously.
###Svc ### Svc
The service resource is still very WIP. Please help us my improving it! The service resource is still very WIP. Please help us my improving it!
###Timer ### Timer
This resource needs better documentation. Please help us my improving it! This resource needs better documentation. Please help us my improving it!
###Virt ### Virt
The virt resource can manage virtual machines via libvirt. The virt resource can manage virtual machines via libvirt.
##Usage and frequently asked questions ## Usage and frequently asked questions
(Send your questions as a patch to this FAQ! I'll review it, merge it, and (Send your questions as a patch to this FAQ! I'll review it, merge it, and
respond by commit with the answer.) respond by commit with the answer.)
###Why did you start this project? ### Why did you start this project?
I wanted a next generation config management solution that didn't have all of I wanted a next generation config management solution that didn't have all of
the design flaws or limitations that the current generation of tools do, and no the design flaws or limitations that the current generation of tools do, and no
tool existed! tool existed!
###Why did you use etcd? What about consul? ### Why did you use etcd? What about consul?
Etcd and consul are both written in golang, which made them the top two Etcd and consul are both written in golang, which made them the top two
contenders for my prototype. Ultimately a choice had to be made, and etcd was contenders for my prototype. Ultimately a choice had to be made, and etcd was
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good reasoning, *and* patches, then we would consider either switching or good reasoning, *and* patches, then we would consider either switching or
supporting both, but this is not a high priority at this time. supporting both, but this is not a high priority at this time.
###Can I use an existing etcd cluster instead of the automatic embedded servers? ### Can I use an existing etcd cluster instead of the automatic embedded servers?
Yes, it's possible to use an existing etcd cluster instead of the automatic, Yes, it's possible to use an existing etcd cluster instead of the automatic,
elastic embedded etcd servers. To do so, simply point to the cluster with the elastic embedded etcd servers. To do so, simply point to the cluster with the
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ The downside to this approach is that you won't benefit from the automatic
elastic nature of the embedded etcd servers, and that you're responsible if you elastic nature of the embedded etcd servers, and that you're responsible if you
accidentally break your etcd cluster, or if you use an unsupported version. accidentally break your etcd cluster, or if you use an unsupported version.
###What does the error message about an inconsistent dataDir mean? ### What does the error message about an inconsistent dataDir mean?
If you get an error message similar to: If you get an error message similar to:
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is to either reconcile the mistake, and if there is no important data saved, you is to either reconcile the mistake, and if there is no important data saved, you
can remove the etcd dataDir. This is typically `/var/lib/mgmt/etcd/member/`. can remove the etcd dataDir. This is typically `/var/lib/mgmt/etcd/member/`.
###Why do resources have both a `Compare` method and an `IFF` (on the UID) method? ### Why do resources have both a `Compare` method and an `IFF` (on the UID) method?
The `Compare()` methods are for determining if two resources are effectively the The `Compare()` methods are for determining if two resources are effectively the
same, which is used to make graph change delta's efficient. This is when we want same, which is used to make graph change delta's efficient. This is when we want
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comparison functions although for now they are separate because they are comparison functions although for now they are separate because they are
actually answer different questions. actually answer different questions.
###Did you know that there is a band named `MGMT`? ### Did you know that there is a band named `MGMT`?
I didn't realize this when naming the project, and it is accidental. After much I didn't realize this when naming the project, and it is accidental. After much
anguishing, I chose the name because it was short and I thought it was anguishing, I chose the name because it was short and I thought it was
appropriately descriptive. If you need a less ambiguous search term or phrase, appropriately descriptive. If you need a less ambiguous search term or phrase,
you can try using `mgmtconfig` or `mgmt config`. you can try using `mgmtconfig` or `mgmt config`.
###You didn't answer my question, or I have a question! ### You didn't answer my question, or I have a question!
It's best to ask on [IRC](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#mgmtconfig) It's best to ask on [IRC](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#mgmtconfig)
to see if someone can help you. Once we get a big enough community going, we'll to see if someone can help you. Once we get a big enough community going, we'll
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patch to this documentation. I'll merge your question, and add a patch with the patch to this documentation. I'll merge your question, and add a patch with the
answer! answer!
##Reference ## Reference
Please note that there are a number of undocumented options. For more Please note that there are a number of undocumented options. For more
information on these options, please view the source at: information on these options, please view the source at:
[https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/). [https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/).
If you feel that a well used option needs documenting here, please patch it! If you feel that a well used option needs documenting here, please patch it!
###Overview of reference ### Overview of reference
* [Meta parameters](#meta-parameters): List of available resource meta parameters. * [Meta parameters](#meta-parameters): List of available resource meta parameters.
* [Graph definition file](#graph-definition-file): Main graph definition file. * [Graph definition file](#graph-definition-file): Main graph definition file.
* [Command line](#command-line): Command line parameters. * [Command line](#command-line): Command line parameters.
###Meta parameters ### Meta parameters
These meta parameters are special parameters (or properties) which can apply to These meta parameters are special parameters (or properties) which can apply to
any resource. The usefulness of doing so will depend on the particular meta any resource. The usefulness of doing so will depend on the particular meta
parameter and resource combination. parameter and resource combination.
####AutoEdge #### AutoEdge
Boolean. Should we generate auto edges for this resource? Boolean. Should we generate auto edges for this resource?
####AutoGroup #### AutoGroup
Boolean. Should we attempt to automatically group this resource with others? Boolean. Should we attempt to automatically group this resource with others?
####Noop #### Noop
Boolean. Should the Apply portion of the CheckApply method of the resource Boolean. Should the Apply portion of the CheckApply method of the resource
make any changes? Noop is a concatenation of no-operation. make any changes? Noop is a concatenation of no-operation.
####Retry #### Retry
Integer. The number of times to retry running the resource on error. Use -1 for Integer. The number of times to retry running the resource on error. Use -1 for
infinite. This currently applies for both the Watch operation (which can fail) infinite. This currently applies for both the Watch operation (which can fail)
and for the CheckApply operation. While they could have separate values, I've and for the CheckApply operation. While they could have separate values, I've
decided to use the same ones for both until there's a proper reason to want to decided to use the same ones for both until there's a proper reason to want to
do something differently for the Watch errors. do something differently for the Watch errors.
####Delay #### Delay
Integer. Number of milliseconds to wait between retries. The same value is Integer. Number of milliseconds to wait between retries. The same value is
shared between the Watch and CheckApply retries. This currently applies for both shared between the Watch and CheckApply retries. This currently applies for both
the Watch operation (which can fail) and for the CheckApply operation. While the Watch operation (which can fail) and for the CheckApply operation. While
@@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ they could have separate values, I've decided to use the same ones for both
until there's a proper reason to want to do something differently for the Watch until there's a proper reason to want to do something differently for the Watch
errors. errors.
####Poll #### Poll
Integer. Number of seconds to wait between `CheckApply` checks. If this is Integer. Number of seconds to wait between `CheckApply` checks. If this is
greater than zero, then the standard event based `Watch` mechanism for this greater than zero, then the standard event based `Watch` mechanism for this
resource is replaced with a simple polling mechanism. In general, this is not resource is replaced with a simple polling mechanism. In general, this is not
@@ -468,63 +468,63 @@ of `K` seconds to still converge when `J <= K`, as long as `I > J || I > K`,
which is another way of saying that if the resource finally settles down to give which is another way of saying that if the resource finally settles down to give
the graph enough time, it can probably converge. the graph enough time, it can probably converge.
###Graph definition file ### Graph definition file
graph.yaml is the compiled graph definition file. The format is currently graph.yaml is the compiled graph definition file. The format is currently
undocumented, but by looking through the [examples/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/tree/master/examples) undocumented, but by looking through the [examples/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/tree/master/examples)
you can probably figure out most of it, as it's fairly intuitive. you can probably figure out most of it, as it's fairly intuitive.
###Command line ### Command line
The main interface to the `mgmt` tool is the command line. For the most recent The main interface to the `mgmt` tool is the command line. For the most recent
documentation, please run `mgmt --help`. documentation, please run `mgmt --help`.
####`--yaml <graph.yaml>` #### `--yaml <graph.yaml>`
Point to a graph file to run. Point to a graph file to run.
####`--converged-timeout <seconds>` #### `--converged-timeout <seconds>`
Exit if the machine has converged for approximately this many seconds. Exit if the machine has converged for approximately this many seconds.
####`--max-runtime <seconds>` #### `--max-runtime <seconds>`
Exit when the agent has run for approximately this many seconds. This is not Exit when the agent has run for approximately this many seconds. This is not
generally recommended, but may be useful for users who know what they're doing. generally recommended, but may be useful for users who know what they're doing.
####`--noop` #### `--noop`
Globally force all resources into no-op mode. This also disables the export to Globally force all resources into no-op mode. This also disables the export to
etcd functionality, but does not disable resource collection, however all etcd functionality, but does not disable resource collection, however all
resources that are collected will have their individual noop settings set. resources that are collected will have their individual noop settings set.
####`--remote <graph.yaml>` #### `--remote <graph.yaml>`
Point to a graph file to run on the remote host specified within. This parameter Point to a graph file to run on the remote host specified within. This parameter
can be used multiple times if you'd like to remotely run on multiple hosts in can be used multiple times if you'd like to remotely run on multiple hosts in
parallel. parallel.
####`--allow-interactive` #### `--allow-interactive`
Allow interactive prompting for SSH passwords if there is no authentication Allow interactive prompting for SSH passwords if there is no authentication
method that works. method that works.
####`--ssh-priv-id-rsa` #### `--ssh-priv-id-rsa`
Specify the path for finding SSH keys. This defaults to `~/.ssh/id_rsa`. To Specify the path for finding SSH keys. This defaults to `~/.ssh/id_rsa`. To
never use this method of authentication, set this to the empty string. never use this method of authentication, set this to the empty string.
####`--cconns` #### `--cconns`
The maximum number of concurrent remote ssh connections to run. This defaults The maximum number of concurrent remote ssh connections to run. This defaults
to `0`, which means unlimited. to `0`, which means unlimited.
####`--no-caching` #### `--no-caching`
Don't allow remote caching of the remote execution binary. This will require Don't allow remote caching of the remote execution binary. This will require
the binary to be copied over for every remote execution, but it limits the the binary to be copied over for every remote execution, but it limits the
likelihood that there is leftover information from the configuration process. likelihood that there is leftover information from the configuration process.
####`--prefix <path>` #### `--prefix <path>`
Specify a path to a custom working directory prefix. This directory will get Specify a path to a custom working directory prefix. This directory will get
created if it does not exist. This usually defaults to `/var/lib/mgmt/`. This created if it does not exist. This usually defaults to `/var/lib/mgmt/`. This
can't be combined with the `--tmp-prefix` option. It can be combined with the can't be combined with the `--tmp-prefix` option. It can be combined with the
`--allow-tmp-prefix` option. `--allow-tmp-prefix` option.
####`--tmp-prefix` #### `--tmp-prefix`
If this option is specified, a temporary prefix will be used instead of the If this option is specified, a temporary prefix will be used instead of the
default prefix. This can't be combined with the `--prefix` option. default prefix. This can't be combined with the `--prefix` option.
####`--allow-tmp-prefix` #### `--allow-tmp-prefix`
If this option is specified, we will attempt to fall back to a temporary prefix If this option is specified, we will attempt to fall back to a temporary prefix
if the primary prefix couldn't be created. This is useful for avoiding failures if the primary prefix couldn't be created. This is useful for avoiding failures
in environments where the primary prefix may or may not be available, but you'd in environments where the primary prefix may or may not be available, but you'd
@@ -532,7 +532,7 @@ like to try. The canonical example is when running `mgmt` with `--remote` there
might be a cached copy of the binary in the primary prefix, but in case there's might be a cached copy of the binary in the primary prefix, but in case there's
no binary available continue working in a temporary directory to avoid failure. no binary available continue working in a temporary directory to avoid failure.
##Examples ## Examples
For example configurations, please consult the [examples/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/tree/master/examples) directory in the git For example configurations, please consult the [examples/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/tree/master/examples) directory in the git
source repository. It is available from: source repository. It is available from:
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sudo systemctl daemon-reload sudo systemctl daemon-reload
``` ```
##Development ## Development
This is a project that I started in my free time in 2013. Development is driven This is a project that I started in my free time in 2013. Development is driven
by all of our collective patches! Dive right in, and start hacking! by all of our collective patches! Dive right in, and start hacking!
@@ -570,7 +570,7 @@ You can follow along [on my technical blog](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/).
To report any bugs, please file a ticket at: [https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/issues](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/issues). To report any bugs, please file a ticket at: [https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/issues](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/issues).
##Authors ## Authors
Copyright (C) 2013-2016+ James Shubin and the project contributors Copyright (C) 2013-2016+ James Shubin and the project contributors

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#mgmt # mgmt
<!-- <!--
Mgmt Mgmt
@@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>. along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
--> -->
##mgmt Puppet guide ## mgmt Puppet guide
####Available from: #### Available from:
####[https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/) #### [https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/)
####This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/puppet-guide.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/puppet-guide.md) format. #### This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/puppet-guide.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/puppet-guide.md) format.
####Table of Contents #### Table of Contents
1. [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) 1. [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
* [Testing the Puppet side](#testing-the-puppet-side) * [Testing the Puppet side](#testing-the-puppet-side)
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ some pitfalls and limitations.
For basic instructions on how to use the Puppet support, see For basic instructions on how to use the Puppet support, see
the [main documentation](documentation.md#puppet-support). the [main documentation](documentation.md#puppet-support).
##Prerequisites ## Prerequisites
You need Puppet installed in your system. It is not important how you You need Puppet installed in your system. It is not important how you
get it. On the most common Linux distributions, you can use packages get it. On the most common Linux distributions, you can use packages
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ use a master/agent setup). It's needed on the machine that runs `mgmt`.
You can install the module on the master anyway, so that it gets distributed You can install the module on the master anyway, so that it gets distributed
to your agents through Puppet's `pluginsync` mechanism. to your agents through Puppet's `pluginsync` mechanism.
###Testing the Puppet side ### Testing the Puppet side
The following command should run successfully and print a YAML hash on your The following command should run successfully and print a YAML hash on your
terminal: terminal:
@@ -77,9 +77,9 @@ puppet mgmtgraph print --code 'file { "/tmp/mgmt-test": ensure => present }'
You can use this CLI to test any manifests before handing them straight You can use this CLI to test any manifests before handing them straight
to `mgmt`. to `mgmt`.
##Writing a suitable manifest ## Writing a suitable manifest
###Unsupported attributes ### Unsupported attributes
`mgmt` inherited its resource module from Puppet, so by and large, it's quite `mgmt` inherited its resource module from Puppet, so by and large, it's quite
possible to express `mgmt` graphs in terms of Puppet manifests. However, possible to express `mgmt` graphs in terms of Puppet manifests. However,
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ in fact not pass this information to the `/tmp/foo` file resource, and
manifests that are written expressly for `mgmt` is not sensible and should manifests that are written expressly for `mgmt` is not sensible and should
be avoided. be avoided.
###Unsupported resources ### Unsupported resources
Puppet has a fairly large number of Puppet has a fairly large number of
[built-in types](https://docs.puppet.com/puppet/latest/reference/type.html), [built-in types](https://docs.puppet.com/puppet/latest/reference/type.html),
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ this overhead can amount to several orders of magnitude.
Avoid Puppet types that `mgmt` does not implement (yet). Avoid Puppet types that `mgmt` does not implement (yet).
###Avoiding common warnings ### Avoiding common warnings
Many resource parameters in Puppet take default values. For the most part, Many resource parameters in Puppet take default values. For the most part,
the translator module just ignores them. However, there are cases in which the translator module just ignores them. However, there are cases in which
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ File { backup => false }
If you encounter similar warnings from other types and/or parameters, If you encounter similar warnings from other types and/or parameters,
use the same approach to silence them if possible. use the same approach to silence them if possible.
##Configuring Puppet ## Configuring Puppet
Since `mgmt` uses an actual Puppet CLI behind the scenes, you might Since `mgmt` uses an actual Puppet CLI behind the scenes, you might
need to tweak some of Puppet's runtime options in order to make it need to tweak some of Puppet's runtime options in order to make it
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ server=mgmt-master.example.net
vardir=/var/lib/mgmt/puppet vardir=/var/lib/mgmt/puppet
``` ```
##Caveats ## Caveats
Please see the [README](https://github.com/ffrank/puppet-mgmtgraph/blob/master/README.md) Please see the [README](https://github.com/ffrank/puppet-mgmtgraph/blob/master/README.md)
of the translator module for the current state of supported and unsupported of the translator module for the current state of supported and unsupported

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#mgmt # mgmt
<!-- <!--
Mgmt Mgmt
@@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>. along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
--> -->
##mgmt quick start guide ## mgmt quick start guide
####Available from: #### Available from:
####[https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/) #### [https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/)
####This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/quick-start-guide.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/quick-start-guide.md) format. #### This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/quick-start-guide.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/quick-start-guide.md) format.
####Table of Contents #### Table of Contents
0. [Introduction](#introduction) 0. [Introduction](#introduction)
1. [Dependencies](#dependencies) 1. [Dependencies](#dependencies)
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ golang.org/x/tools/cmd/stringer
``` ```
* `pandoc` (optional), for building a pdf of the documentation * `pandoc` (optional), for building a pdf of the documentation
###Runtime ### Runtime
A relatively modern GNU/Linux system should be able to run `mgmt` without any A relatively modern GNU/Linux system should be able to run `mgmt` without any
problems. Since `mgmt` runs as a single statically compiled binary, all of the problems. Since `mgmt` runs as a single statically compiled binary, all of the
library dependencies are included. It is expected, that certain advanced library dependencies are included. It is expected, that certain advanced
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ listed below:
For building a visual representation of the graph, `graphviz` is required. For building a visual representation of the graph, `graphviz` is required.
###Testing ### Testing
* golint `github.com/golang/lint/golint` * golint `github.com/golang/lint/golint`
## Quick start: ## Quick start:
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ At the moment we have:
Please contribute more! We'd especially like to see a Debian package! Please contribute more! We'd especially like to see a Debian package!
##Authors ## Authors
Copyright (C) 2013-2016+ James Shubin and the project contributors Copyright (C) 2013-2016+ James Shubin and the project contributors
Please see the Please see the

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#mgmt # mgmt
<!-- <!--
Mgmt Mgmt
@@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>. along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
--> -->
##mgmt resource guide by [James](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/) ## mgmt resource guide by [James](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/)
####Available from: #### Available from:
####[https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/) #### [https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/)
####This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/resource-guide.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/resource-guide.md) format. #### This documentation is available in: [Markdown](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/resource-guide.md) or [PDF](https://pdfdoc-purpleidea.rhcloud.com/pdf/https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/docs/resource-guide.md) format.
####Table of Contents #### Table of Contents
1. [Overview](#overview) 1. [Overview](#overview)
2. [Theory - Resource theory in mgmt](#theory) 2. [Theory - Resource theory in mgmt](#theory)
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
10. [Suggestions - API change suggestions](#suggestions) 10. [Suggestions - API change suggestions](#suggestions)
11. [Authors - Authors and contact information](#authors) 11. [Authors - Authors and contact information](#authors)
##Overview ## Overview
The `mgmt` tool has built-in resource primitives which make up the building The `mgmt` tool has built-in resource primitives which make up the building
blocks of any configuration. Each instance of a resource is mapped to a single blocks of any configuration. Each instance of a resource is mapped to a single
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ This guide is meant to instruct developers on how to write a brand new resource.
Since `mgmt` and the core resources are written in golang, some prior golang Since `mgmt` and the core resources are written in golang, some prior golang
knowledge is assumed. knowledge is assumed.
##Theory ## Theory
Resources in `mgmt` are similar to resources in other systems in that they are Resources in `mgmt` are similar to resources in other systems in that they are
[idempotent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idempotence). Our resources are [idempotent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idempotence). Our resources are
@@ -68,14 +68,14 @@ on this design, please read the
[original article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/next-generation-configuration-mgmt/) [original article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/next-generation-configuration-mgmt/)
on the subject. on the subject.
##Resource API ## Resource API
To implement a resource in `mgmt` it must satisfy the To implement a resource in `mgmt` it must satisfy the
[`Res`](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/resources/resources.go) [`Res`](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/blob/master/resources/resources.go)
interface. What follows are each of the method signatures and a description of interface. What follows are each of the method signatures and a description of
each. each.
###Default ### Default
```golang ```golang
Default() Res Default() Res
``` ```
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ This returns a populated resource struct as a `Res`. It shouldn't populate any
values which already have the correct default as the golang zero value. In values which already have the correct default as the golang zero value. In
general it is preferable if the zero values make for the correct defaults. general it is preferable if the zero values make for the correct defaults.
####Example #### Example
```golang ```golang
// Default returns some sensible defaults for this resource. // Default returns some sensible defaults for this resource.
func (obj *FooRes) Default() Res { func (obj *FooRes) Default() Res {
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ func (obj *FooRes) Default() Res {
} }
``` ```
###Validate ### Validate
```golang ```golang
Validate() error Validate() error
``` ```
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ specifications, it should generate an error. If you notice that this method is
quite large, it might be an indication that you should reconsider the parameter quite large, it might be an indication that you should reconsider the parameter
list and interface to this resource. This method is called _before_ `Init`. list and interface to this resource. This method is called _before_ `Init`.
###Init ### Init
```golang ```golang
Init() error Init() error
``` ```
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ This is called to initialize the resource. If something goes wrong, it should
return an error. It should set the resource `kind`, do any resource specific return an error. It should set the resource `kind`, do any resource specific
work, and finish by calling the `Init` method of the base resource. work, and finish by calling the `Init` method of the base resource.
####Example #### Example
```golang ```golang
// Init initializes the Foo resource. // Init initializes the Foo resource.
func (obj *FooRes) Init() error { func (obj *FooRes) Init() error {
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ this. In other words, you should expect `Validate` to have run first, but you
shouldn't allow `Init` to dangerously `rm -rf /$the_world` if your code only shouldn't allow `Init` to dangerously `rm -rf /$the_world` if your code only
checks `$the_world` in `Validate`. Remember to always program safely! checks `$the_world` in `Validate`. Remember to always program safely!
###CheckApply ### CheckApply
```golang ```golang
CheckApply(apply bool) (checkOK bool, err error) CheckApply(apply bool) (checkOK bool, err error)
``` ```
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ resource isn't now converged. This is not a bug, as the resources `Watch`
facility will detect the change, ultimately resulting in a subsequent call to facility will detect the change, ultimately resulting in a subsequent call to
`CheckApply`. `CheckApply`.
####Example #### Example
```golang ```golang
// CheckApply does the idempotent work of checking and applying resource state. // CheckApply does the idempotent work of checking and applying resource state.
func (obj *FooRes) CheckApply(apply bool) (bool, error) { func (obj *FooRes) CheckApply(apply bool) (bool, error) {
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ skipped. This is an engine optimization, and not a bug. It is mentioned here in
the documentation in case you are confused as to why a debug message you've the documentation in case you are confused as to why a debug message you've
added to the code isn't always printed. added to the code isn't always printed.
####Refresh notifications #### Refresh notifications
Some resources may choose to support receiving refresh notifications. In general Some resources may choose to support receiving refresh notifications. In general
these should be avoided if possible, but nevertheless, they do make sense in these should be avoided if possible, but nevertheless, they do make sense in
certain situations. Resources that support these need to verify if one was sent certain situations. Resources that support these need to verify if one was sent
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ action is applied by that resource and are transmitted through graph edges which
have enabled their propagation. Resources that currently perform some refresh have enabled their propagation. Resources that currently perform some refresh
action include `svc`, `timer`, and `password`. action include `svc`, `timer`, and `password`.
####Paired execution #### Paired execution
For many resources it is not uncommon to see `CheckApply` run twice in rapid For many resources it is not uncommon to see `CheckApply` run twice in rapid
succession. This is usually not a pathological occurrence, but rather a healthy succession. This is usually not a pathological occurrence, but rather a healthy
pattern which is a consequence of the event system. When the state of the pattern which is a consequence of the event system. When the state of the
@@ -201,14 +201,14 @@ having just changed the state, it is usually the case that this repair will
trigger the `Watch` code! In response, a second `CheckApply` is triggered, which trigger the `Watch` code! In response, a second `CheckApply` is triggered, which
will likely find the state to now be correct. will likely find the state to now be correct.
####Summary #### Summary
* Anytime an error occurs during `CheckApply`, you should return `(false, err)`. * Anytime an error occurs during `CheckApply`, you should return `(false, err)`.
* If the state is correct and no changes are needed, return `(true, nil)`. * If the state is correct and no changes are needed, return `(true, nil)`.
* You should only make changes to the system if `apply` is set to `true`. * You should only make changes to the system if `apply` is set to `true`.
* After checking the state and possibly applying the fix, return `(false, nil)`. * After checking the state and possibly applying the fix, return `(false, nil)`.
* Returning `(true, err)` is a programming error and will cause a `Fatal`. * Returning `(true, err)` is a programming error and will cause a `Fatal`.
###Watch ### Watch
```golang ```golang
Watch(chan Event) error Watch(chan Event) error
``` ```
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ If the resource is activated in `polling` mode, the `Watch` method will not get
executed. As a result, the resource must still work even if the main loop is not executed. As a result, the resource must still work even if the main loop is not
running. running.
####Select #### Select
The lifetime of most resources `Watch` method should be spent in an infinite The lifetime of most resources `Watch` method should be spent in an infinite
loop that is bounded by a `select` call. The `select` call is the point where loop that is bounded by a `select` call. The `select` call is the point where
our method hands back control to the engine (and the kernel) so that we can our method hands back control to the engine (and the kernel) so that we can
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ events from the engine via the `<-obj.Events()` call, wait for the converged
timeout with `<-cuid.ConvergedTimer()`, and receive events for our resource timeout with `<-cuid.ConvergedTimer()`, and receive events for our resource
itself! itself!
####Events #### Events
If we receive an internal event from the `<-obj.Events()` method, we can read it If we receive an internal event from the `<-obj.Events()` method, we can read it
with the ReadEvent helper function. This function tells us if we should shutdown with the ReadEvent helper function. This function tells us if we should shutdown
our resource, and if we should generate an event. When we want to send an event, our resource, and if we should generate an event. When we want to send an event,
@@ -254,14 +254,14 @@ we use the `DoSend` helper function. It is also important to mark the resource
state as `dirty` if we believe it might have changed. We do this with the state as `dirty` if we believe it might have changed. We do this with the
`StateOK(false)` function. `StateOK(false)` function.
####Startup #### Startup
Once the `Watch` function has finished starting up successfully, it is important Once the `Watch` function has finished starting up successfully, it is important
to generate one event to notify the `mgmt` engine that we're now listening to generate one event to notify the `mgmt` engine that we're now listening
successfully, so that it can run an initial `CheckApply` to ensure we're safely successfully, so that it can run an initial `CheckApply` to ensure we're safely
tracking a healthy state and that we didn't miss anything when `Watch` was down tracking a healthy state and that we didn't miss anything when `Watch` was down
or from before `mgmt` was running. It does this by calling the `Running` method. or from before `mgmt` was running. It does this by calling the `Running` method.
####Converged #### Converged
The engine might be asked to shutdown when the entire state of the system has The engine might be asked to shutdown when the entire state of the system has
not seen any changes for some duration of time. In order for the engine to be not seen any changes for some duration of time. In order for the engine to be
able to make this determination, each resource must report its converged state. able to make this determination, each resource must report its converged state.
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ Instead of interacting with the `ConvergedUID` with these two methods, we can
instead use the `StartTimer` and `ResetTimer` methods which accomplish the same instead use the `StartTimer` and `ResetTimer` methods which accomplish the same
thing, but provide a `select`-free interface for different coding situations. thing, but provide a `select`-free interface for different coding situations.
####Example #### Example
```golang ```golang
// Watch is the listener and main loop for this resource. // Watch is the listener and main loop for this resource.
func (obj *FooRes) Watch(processChan chan event.Event) error { func (obj *FooRes) Watch(processChan chan event.Event) error {
@@ -334,14 +334,14 @@ func (obj *FooRes) Watch(processChan chan event.Event) error {
} }
``` ```
####Summary #### Summary
* Remember to call the appropriate `converger` methods throughout the resource. * Remember to call the appropriate `converger` methods throughout the resource.
* Remember to call `Startup` when the `Watch` is running successfully. * Remember to call `Startup` when the `Watch` is running successfully.
* Remember to process internal events and shutdown promptly if asked to. * Remember to process internal events and shutdown promptly if asked to.
* Ensure the design of your resource is well thought out. * Ensure the design of your resource is well thought out.
* Have a look at the existing resources for a rough idea of how this all works. * Have a look at the existing resources for a rough idea of how this all works.
###Compare ### Compare
```golang ```golang
Compare(Res) bool Compare(Res) bool
``` ```
@@ -358,7 +358,7 @@ need to be changed. On occasion, not all of them need to be compared, in
particular if they store some generated state, or if they aren't significant in particular if they store some generated state, or if they aren't significant in
some way. some way.
####Example #### Example
```golang ```golang
// Compare two resources and return if they are equivalent. // Compare two resources and return if they are equivalent.
func (obj *FooRes) Compare(res Res) bool { func (obj *FooRes) Compare(res Res) bool {
@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ func (obj *FooRes) Compare(res Res) bool {
} }
``` ```
###GetUIDs ### GetUIDs
```golang ```golang
GetUIDs() []ResUID GetUIDs() []ResUID
``` ```
@@ -393,7 +393,7 @@ The `GetUIDs` method returns a list of `ResUID` interfaces that represent the
particular resource uniquely. This is used with the AutoEdges API to determine particular resource uniquely. This is used with the AutoEdges API to determine
if another resource can match a dependency to this one. if another resource can match a dependency to this one.
###AutoEdges ### AutoEdges
```golang ```golang
AutoEdges() AutoEdge AutoEdges() AutoEdge
``` ```
@@ -402,14 +402,14 @@ This returns a struct that implements the `AutoEdge` interface. This struct
is used to match other resources that might be relevant dependencies for this is used to match other resources that might be relevant dependencies for this
resource. resource.
###CollectPattern ### CollectPattern
```golang ```golang
CollectPattern() string CollectPattern() string
``` ```
This is currently a stub and will be updated once the DSL is further along. This is currently a stub and will be updated once the DSL is further along.
###UnmarshalYAML ### UnmarshalYAML
```golang ```golang
UnmarshalYAML(unmarshal func(interface{}) error) error // optional UnmarshalYAML(unmarshal func(interface{}) error) error // optional
``` ```
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ someone writes to use with `libmgmt`) would have to implement this needlessly.
The signature intentionally matches what is required to satisfy the `go-yaml` The signature intentionally matches what is required to satisfy the `go-yaml`
[Unmarshaler](https://godoc.org/gopkg.in/yaml.v2#Unmarshaler) interface. [Unmarshaler](https://godoc.org/gopkg.in/yaml.v2#Unmarshaler) interface.
####Example #### Example
```golang ```golang
// UnmarshalYAML is the custom unmarshal handler for this struct. // UnmarshalYAML is the custom unmarshal handler for this struct.
// It is primarily useful for setting the defaults. // It is primarily useful for setting the defaults.
@@ -445,18 +445,18 @@ func (obj *FooRes) UnmarshalYAML(unmarshal func(interface{}) error) error {
} }
``` ```
##Further considerations ## Further considerations
There is some additional information that any resource writer will need to know. There is some additional information that any resource writer will need to know.
Each issue is listed separately below! Each issue is listed separately below!
###Resource struct ### Resource struct
Each resource will implement methods as pointer receivers on a resource struct. Each resource will implement methods as pointer receivers on a resource struct.
The resource struct must include an anonymous reference to the `BaseRes` struct. The resource struct must include an anonymous reference to the `BaseRes` struct.
The naming convention for resources is that they end with a `Res` suffix. If The naming convention for resources is that they end with a `Res` suffix. If
you'd like your resource to be accessible by the `YAML` graph API (GAPI), then you'd like your resource to be accessible by the `YAML` graph API (GAPI), then
you'll need to include the appropriate YAML fields as shown below. you'll need to include the appropriate YAML fields as shown below.
####Example #### Example
```golang ```golang
type FooRes struct { type FooRes struct {
BaseRes `yaml:",inline"` // base properties BaseRes `yaml:",inline"` // base properties
@@ -469,7 +469,7 @@ type FooRes struct {
} }
``` ```
###YAML ### YAML
In addition to labelling your resource struct with YAML fields, you must also In addition to labelling your resource struct with YAML fields, you must also
add an entry to the internal `GraphConfig` struct. It is a fairly straight add an entry to the internal `GraphConfig` struct. It is a fairly straight
forward one line patch. forward one line patch.
@@ -489,7 +489,7 @@ type GraphConfig struct {
It's also recommended that you add the [UnmarshalYAML](#unmarshalyaml) method to It's also recommended that you add the [UnmarshalYAML](#unmarshalyaml) method to
your resources so that unspecified values are given sane defaults. your resources so that unspecified values are given sane defaults.
###Gob registration ### Gob registration
All resources must be registered with the `golang` _gob_ module so that they can All resources must be registered with the `golang` _gob_ module so that they can
be encoded and decoded. Make sure to include the following code snippet for this be encoded and decoded. Make sure to include the following code snippet for this
to work. to work.
@@ -501,14 +501,14 @@ func init() { // special golang method that runs once
} }
``` ```
##Automatic edges ## Automatic edges
Automatic edges in `mgmt` are well described in [this article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/automatic-edges-in-mgmt/). Automatic edges in `mgmt` are well described in [this article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/automatic-edges-in-mgmt/).
The best example of this technique can be seen in the `svc` resource. The best example of this technique can be seen in the `svc` resource.
Unfortunately no further documentation about this subject has been written. To Unfortunately no further documentation about this subject has been written. To
expand this section, please send a patch! Please contact us if you'd like to expand this section, please send a patch! Please contact us if you'd like to
work on a resource that uses this feature, or to add it to an existing one! work on a resource that uses this feature, or to add it to an existing one!
##Automatic grouping ## Automatic grouping
Automatic grouping in `mgmt` is well described in [this article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/automatic-grouping-in-mgmt/). Automatic grouping in `mgmt` is well described in [this article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/automatic-grouping-in-mgmt/).
The best example of this technique can be seen in the `pkg` resource. The best example of this technique can be seen in the `pkg` resource.
Unfortunately no further documentation about this subject has been written. To Unfortunately no further documentation about this subject has been written. To
@@ -516,7 +516,7 @@ expand this section, please send a patch! Please contact us if you'd like to
work on a resource that uses this feature, or to add it to an existing one! work on a resource that uses this feature, or to add it to an existing one!
##Send/Recv ## Send/Recv
In `mgmt` there is a novel concept called _Send/Recv_. For some background, In `mgmt` there is a novel concept called _Send/Recv_. For some background,
please [read the introductory article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/sendrecv-in-mgmt/). please [read the introductory article](https://ttboj.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/sendrecv-in-mgmt/).
When using this feature, the engine will automatically send the user specified When using this feature, the engine will automatically send the user specified
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@ such as for cache invalidation.
Remember, `Send/Recv` only changes your resource code if you cache state. Remember, `Send/Recv` only changes your resource code if you cache state.
##Composite resources ## Composite resources
Composite resources are resources which embed one or more existing resources. Composite resources are resources which embed one or more existing resources.
This is useful to prevent code duplication in higher level resource scenarios. This is useful to prevent code duplication in higher level resource scenarios.
The best example of this technique can be seen in the `nspawn` resource which The best example of this technique can be seen in the `nspawn` resource which
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expand this section, please send a patch! Please contact us if you'd like to expand this section, please send a patch! Please contact us if you'd like to
work on a resource that uses this feature, or to add it to an existing one! work on a resource that uses this feature, or to add it to an existing one!
##Frequently asked questions ## Frequently asked questions
(Send your questions as a patch to this FAQ! I'll review it, merge it, and (Send your questions as a patch to this FAQ! I'll review it, merge it, and
respond by commit with the answer.) respond by commit with the answer.)
###Can I write resources in a different language? ### Can I write resources in a different language?
Currently `golang` is the only supported language for built-in resources. We Currently `golang` is the only supported language for built-in resources. We
might consider allowing external resources to be imported in the future. This might consider allowing external resources to be imported in the future. This
will likely require a language that can expose a C-like API, such as `python` or will likely require a language that can expose a C-like API, such as `python` or
`ruby`. Custom `golang` resources are already possible when using mgmt as a lib. `ruby`. Custom `golang` resources are already possible when using mgmt as a lib.
Higher level resource collections will be possible once the `mgmt` DSL is ready. Higher level resource collections will be possible once the `mgmt` DSL is ready.
###What new resource primitives need writing? ### What new resource primitives need writing?
There are still many ideas for new resources that haven't been written yet. If There are still many ideas for new resources that haven't been written yet. If
you'd like to contribute one, please contact us and tell us about your idea! you'd like to contribute one, please contact us and tell us about your idea!
###Where can I find more information about mgmt? ### Where can I find more information about mgmt?
Additional blog posts, videos and other material [is available!](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/#on-the-web). Additional blog posts, videos and other material [is available!](https://github.com/purpleidea/mgmt/#on-the-web).
##Suggestions ## Suggestions
If you have any ideas for API changes or other improvements to resource writing, If you have any ideas for API changes or other improvements to resource writing,
please let us know! We're still pre 1.0 and pre 0.1 and happy to break API in please let us know! We're still pre 1.0 and pre 0.1 and happy to break API in
order to get it right! order to get it right!
##Authors ## Authors
Copyright (C) 2013-2016+ James Shubin and the project contributors Copyright (C) 2013-2016+ James Shubin and the project contributors