Is there a possibility to differentiate Forwarder Deployment deb rpm systems?

[dsfyxcasdcertzu]

Hi everyone,

I want to deploy standard inputs for ca. 50 linux UFs via custom apps. Since there is a difference between standard log paths on Debian and RedHat flavored systems I want to know if there is a possibility to differentiate these systems on side of the Forwarder Management e.g:

- Server Class DEB-based -> App A
- Server Class RPM-based -> App B

I'm aware of the fact, that I can tell apart windows and linux machine types, but is it possible to get the latter in more detail?

I wouldn't like to use Ansible to deploy all the Inputs.conf files because I think this will be a mess when updates to the configs are pending.

Thank you

[gcusello · Accepted solution]

Hi @dsfyxcasdcertzu,

I always prefer to use Deployment Server instead Ansible to deploy apps.

About serverclasses, there isn't a general rule (e.g. linux 64bit) for operative system, but you can create two serverclasses grouping clients based on os.

You can also use a different solution:

create one app with all the inputs for both the oss and deploy this app to all the linux systems, the only issue you'll have will be some warning that some inputs don't find anything buit it isn't a problem.

Ciao.

Giuseppe

[dsfyxcasdcertzu]

Hi @gcusello ,

thanks a lot for your quick response!

I'll go with the solution you've proposed - seems like a good idea! 🙂

Cheers