Set configuration data
Configuration data set in the console is used for automatic parameter lookup in the same way that Hiera data is used. Console configuration data takes precedence over Hiera data, but you can combine data from both sources to configure nodes.
In most cases, setting configuration data in Hiera is the more scalable and consistent method, but there are some cases where the console is preferable. Use the console to set configuration data if:
- You want to override Hiera data. Data set in the console overrides Hiera data when configured as recommended.
- You want to give someone permission to define or edit data, and they don’t have the skill set to do it in Hiera.
- You simply prefer the console user interface.
- In the console, click Node groups and select the node group that you want to add configuration data to.
- On the Configuration data tab, specify a
Class and select a Parameter
to add.
You can select from existing classes and parameters in the node group's environment, or you can specify free-form values. Classes aren’t validated, but any class you specify must be present in the node’s catalog at runtime in order for the parameter value to be applied.
When you select a parameter, the Value field is automatically populated with the inherited or default value.
- Optional: If necessary, change the parameter's default Value.
