[chef] Re: Re: Need Tips for Troubleshooting

[Anna Redding < >]

I have tried several gyrations of override formats. I spent two hours trying to formulate an email explaining my current issues (because I cannot access the actual contents unless I'm in the secured area). 

In doing so, I 'think' I figured out what I was doing incorrectly. So, I'm headed to office to try, stay tuned....

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On Feb 7, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Ameya Savale < "> > wrote:

Hi Anna,

Did you try using "node.override['attribute_you__want_to_override"]", or did you try editing the files in the attribute folder of the cookbook?

-Ameya

On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Anna Redding < " target="_blank"> > wrote:

All,
I am new to Chef and am struggling through syntax and usage issues. I work in an area where I do not have Internet support. I have tries using -VV, --verbose, and logging debug set to true (client.rb and knife.rb). I've started using strace (RHEL) as well. But, I spent 6hrs yesterday simply trying to do attribute overrides to a cookbook someone else wrote and keep receiving errors. This is one of many situations I've run into, each with a different twist.

So, I thought I would see, shy of 'google' and aforementioned settings, what tips and tricks people use for troubleshooting?

Thanks in advance
Anna


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