Re^2: Perl module for automating the modification of config files?

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These solutions are meant for mid to large scale remote deployment of fixed versions.

I suppose the actual management of config files is primarily done with templates° and must - if properly done - be adjusted for every new software version. This pays off when scalability matters.

But the ability to adjust to an extended config file of a new version for a single installation will be limited, especially if it comes in the OP's shown form of a default cfg where one is supposed to uncomment options.

In this case

storing the old default
alarming about diffs
adjusting the template manually

might be the only pragmatic solution to have some efficiency.

Cheers Rolf
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update

°) please correct me otherwise!

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