apache/packages

Defines the operating system installation pipeline for Apache node provisioning

Apache Packages Parameter

This parameter maintains a mapping of Apache package names across different operating system platforms. It works in conjunction with the install_lookup helper function to ensure correct package selection during installation.

Requirements

• Operating system must be one of the supported platforms
• Package repositories must be properly configured
• System must have network access to package repositories

Supported Platforms

• Alma Linux 8/9: Uses httpd package
• RHEL: Uses httpd package
• CentOS: Uses httpd package

Usage Example

apache/packages:
  apache2:
    alma-9: httpd
    rhel: httpd
    centos: httpd

Integration Points

• Used by apache-install task
• Supports package lookup during installation
• Compatible with universal-runbook workflow

Future Enhancements

This parameter is currently staged for future implementation. Planned enhancements include: - Additional platform support - Version-specific package mappings - Dependency package mappings