From d7903d87369134a779b48ef38efd625acaeaf6e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Shubin Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 17:28:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update faq to add etcd vs. consul answer --- DOCUMENTATION.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/DOCUMENTATION.md b/DOCUMENTATION.md index 498bb471..255e670e 100644 --- a/DOCUMENTATION.md +++ b/DOCUMENTATION.md @@ -67,6 +67,14 @@ 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 tool existed! +###Why did you use etcd? What about consul? + +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 +chosen, but it was also somewhat arbitrary. If there is available interest, +good reasoning, *and* patches, then we would consider either switching or +supporting both, but this is not a high priority at this time. + ###You didn't answer my question, or I have a question! It's best to ask on [IRC](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#mgmtconfig)