Attributes

Table 42: Attributes for netdev_device

Attribute name

Description

Value type and restrictions

ensure

Establishes a NETCONF connection to the Puppet master or closes the connection.

Symbol:

  • undo_shutdown—Establishes a NETCONF connection to the Puppet master.

  • shutdown—Closes the NETCONF connection between the Puppet agent and the Puppet master.

  • present—Establishes a NETCONF connection to the Puppet master.

  • absent—Closes the NETCONF connection between the Puppet agent and the Puppet master.

hostname

Specifies the device name.

String, case sensitive.

Length: 1 to 64 characters.

ipaddr

Specifies an IP address.

String, in dotted decimal notation.

username

Specifies the username for SSH login.

String, case sensitive.

Length: 1 to 55 characters.

password

Specifies the password for SSH login.

String, case sensitive.

Length and form requirements in non-FIPS mode:

  • 1 to 63 characters when in plaintext form.

  • 1 to 110 characters when in hashed form.

  • 1 to 117 characters when in encrypted form.