dsu

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Module Description - What the module does and why it is useful
3. Setup - The basics of getting started with dsu
   • What dsu affects
   • Setup requirements
   • Beginning with dsu
4. Usage - Configuration options and additional functionality
5. Reference - An under-the-hood peek at what the module is doing and how
6. Limitations - OS compatibility, etc.
7. Development - Guide for contributing to the module

Overview

Installs the latest Dell System Update (DSU) for PowerEdge systems. Also, configures email alerts via a custom script for all events.

Compatible with EL6 & 7 and Puppet 3.8.x. Installs the 'dsu' command and OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA).

Module Description

Configures the DSU yum repositories, installs dsu and OMSA, manages the services, and configures email alerts.

Setup

What dsu affects

• DSU yum repositories
• OMSA services
• OMSA alert hourly cron job
• /etc/aliases
• Warning: Only works on EL6 & EL7. The modules tests for PowerEdge systems, but not OS distro or version.

Usage

• Include the module or use hiera with the %{::operatingsystemmajrelease} fact.

Reference

• Uses the productname fact to determine whether the system is a PowerEdge.
• puppet-stdlibs is needed to add a mail alias to /etc/aliases. It currently points to root.
• Quite a few relationships are defined and could probably be done better with ordering.

Limitations

• Dell PowerEdge systems running EL6 and 7 only.
• Tested on CentOS 6 and 7; Puppet 3.8.x.