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| /var/chef/cache/cookbooks/ | This directory contains the cookbooks downloaded from the chef server. |
| /var/chef/cache/backup/ | This directory contains backup files of any changes made by chef. |
| sudo -i /root/knife-node-show | This script will show configuration details for the current host. |
| /afs/slac/g/scs/systems/report/chef/system.info/ | This directory contains information about each host managed by chef |
Common configuration options
(this is a work in progress....)
| Configuration Item | Chef attribute name for this item | Notes | How to enable it |
|---|---|---|---|
| sudo access | authorization.sudo.users | Request sudo access using this form: https://www.slac.stanford.edu/comp/unix/auth/superuser-req.shtml | |
| restrict local login access | limit_login | ||
| do not update the default boot kernel | kernel_updatedefault | ||
| home directory location | override_homedir | The default home directory location is /home (local to the host). The home directory listed in the LDAP directory service can be enabled instead. Be sure the directory services home directory location is actually available on this host first. | |