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From: "Trey Dockendorf" <treydock@gmail.com> To: "users" <users@ovirt.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:53:36 PM Subject: [ovirt-users] Automation and engine-setup

I am attempting to update my Puppet module [1] that manages oVirt and have found my method for executing engine-setup works on a fresh install but fails if run after install, for example to enable reports.

Normally I run this:

yes 'Yes' | engine-setup --config-append=/var/lib/ovirt-engine/setup/answers/ovirt-engine-setup.conf

I'd personally put this file elsewhere - /var/lib/ovirt-engine/ is owned by the engine, should be considered semi-private - i.e. might change in the future, cleaned up on upgrades etc. Not that any of this happens today, just be on the safe side.

However if I've already installed ovirt-engine and then install the packages for reports and re-run the above command it gets stuck at this step:

[ INFO ] Stage: Setup validation During execution engine service will be stopped (OK, Cancel) [OK]:

Since "Yes" is not a valid response my method does not work. Is there a flag I can provide in the answers file that would prevent the above prompt? I am semi familiar with using expect but was hoping to avoid using expect from within a Puppet module.

You should use an answer file specific to the exact state. Run engine-setup manually without supplying an answer file, then use the one generated. You are welcome to open an RFE "engine-setup should have an option --accept-defaults" or something like that. Best, -- Didi