apt::package
This resource manages a package via apt.
Relationship to other resources
At this point apt::package resources do not form implicit dependencies with other types of resources.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description | Mandatory | Default |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ensure | string | Determines the desired state of the resource. One of present, absent or purged1. | yes | present |
name | string | Primary parameter: Name of the package. | yes | |
version | string | The version to be installed. Stating a specific version might result in a downgrade. This parameter can be omitted to install the latest known version instead. | no |
1
purged means that in addition to the package being deleted (just like absent), all configuration files and directories associated with the package are deleted as well.
Examples
resources:
- type: apt::package
parameters:
name: nginx
resources:
- type: apt::package
parameters:
ensure: present
name: nginx
version: 1.18.0-6ubuntu14.4