apache/base-install-os

Defines the operating system installation pipeline for Apache node provisioning

Apache Base OS Installation Parameter

This parameter defines the operating system installation pipeline used when provisioning Apache web server nodes. It ensures consistent and compatible operating system deployments across your Apache infrastructure.

Requirements

• Target system must support DRP OS installation pipelines
• Selected OS must be fully compatible with Apache package dependencies
• Available storage must meet minimum requirements for selected OS

Supported Operating Systems

• Alma Linux 9: Enterprise-grade RHEL-compatible distribution
• VMware Photon OS 5: Lightweight container-optimized distribution

Usage Examples

Default Installation (Photon OS 5)

apache/base-install-os: photon-5-dde71ec57-install

Alternative Installation (Alma Linux 9)

apache/base-install-os: alma-9-min-install

Integration Points

• Works with universal-runbook workflow
• Integrates with apache-install task
• Supports HAProxy integration for load balancing

External Documentation

• Alma Linux Documentation
• VMware Photon OS Documentation