[Xymon] .cfg mods during upgrade

[SebA]

Well, based on your experiences, I would suggest backing up the
configuration directory before an upgrade. I put my cfg files in subversion:
this means one can easily see the differences created, and one has the
backups (and history). It's fairly easy to merge different versions of files
with a tool like KDiff3.

Kind regards, 

SebA


 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Xymon [mailto:xymon-bounces at xymon.com] On Behalf Of 
> John Thurston
> Sent: 25 February 2014 01:37
> To: xymon at xymon.com
> Subject: [Xymon] .cfg mods during upgrade
> 
> I'm looking at the 4.3.17 release (Thank you, Herick) I was able to 
> build and install without an errors (even on Solaris!).
> 
> It all worked out, but I noticed a few configuration files needed a 
> little help and I'm looking for guidance regarding 
> best-practice with these.
> 
> :: protocols.cfg ::
> I have modified a few of the stock protocols. My modifications were 
> moved to the bottom and the stock entries were re-inserted.
> 
> For example, I have created column-aliases for a test with:
> > #  Create an alias to reduce confusion with ldap query tests
> > [ldap|ldapPort]
> >    port 389
> 
> and after the version upgrade, my file contains:
> > [ldap]
> >    port 389
> >...
> > [ldap|ldapPort]
> >    port 389
> 
> I just edited the file, removed the re-inserted lines, and 
> replaced my 
> comment line. What is the suggested way to handle this? Even if just 
> leaving the dual entries is acceptable, I've lost my comments so my 
> future-self will be confused.
> 
> :: tasks.cfg ::
> Almost the same as protocols, but I discovered the tasks.d 
> directory and 
> I've moved my tasks into a file in that location. Should I 
> expect files 
> there to remain un-touched during upgrades?
> 
> :: graphs.cfg ::
> Just like protocols.cfg. My new lines are present but my 
> comments have 
> been stripped. I can re-insert them, but should I expect to 
> do this step 
> with each upgrade?
> I haven't studied source on this yet. Is there a similar "directory" 
> directive for graphs?
> 
> :: xymonserver.cfg ::
> Arrgh. My comments are gone! Is there some way to flag the 
> comments for 
> retention, or do I need to relocate them to massive README in another 
> directory.
> 
> -- 
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> 
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> John.Thurston at alaska.gov
> Enterprise Technology Services
> Department of Administration
> State of Alaska
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