On 27 February 2013 19:06, Yasha Karant <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> After much deliberation, we have decided to deploy the licensed-for-free
> version of cfengine.  As the documentation is enormous, and none of us are
> fluent in the syntax at this point, are there any sources of cfengine
> configuration/running "scripts" (text input files) to do typical software
> distribution tasks on an automated basis?  I am not referring to something
> as dramatic as installing full OS image with disk partitioning and file
> system formatting, but rather keeping applications (e.g., Chimera, PyMol,
> SciLab, etc.) up to date without requiring a manual download and install on
> each workstation.  We plan on setting up a small dedicated cfengine server,
> albeit with sufficient disk space -- several Tbytes -- and appropriate NICs
> to handle the periodic load. This machine will be in a physically secure
> location and with some firewalling and other protective measures, albeit not
> on a physically separate hardwired LAN dedicated to this purpose.
>
> Any leads would be most appreciated.
>
> Yasha Karant

I would find and join the current cfengine lists and ask there.There
were several mailing lists for cfengine and they were very helpful
back in the day. I don't know the current state of the free
communities.

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