Can I specify operating system with a node definition in Puppet?

Question

I want to do something along the lines of:

Is this possible with Puppet? If not, what's the best way I can distinguish modules by operating system?

To whoever downvoted, please explain why. If this is not possible with a node definition, is there another way to do this? — AndreasKralj, Mar 06 '19 at 19:39
Probably down voted because there are details you haven't posted, or the DV doesn't understand the question. Short answer: Yes, it is possible. Are you using Puppet Enterprise? Puppet Open source (free version)? Foreman? — Scottie H, Mar 11 '19 at 23:42

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 19 '23 at 20:04

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I think, the answer you are looking for is $::osfamily
Will a case command work for your instance?

case $::osfamily {
  'Debian', 'Suse': {
       ...stuff for Deb/Suse...
   }
   'RedHat': {
        ...stuff for RH ...
    }
    'Windows': {
        ...stuff for Windows...
    }
    Default: {
        ... default stuff ...
    }
} # -- End Case

To see what else is available, at a command prompt run:
facter os

You can run facter with no arguments, send it to a file and peruse all the facts that puppet knows.

edited Apr 19 '23 at 20:04

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answered Mar 13 '19 at 01:22

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This worked really well, thank you! – AndreasKralj Jun 18 '19 at 19:27
You're Welcome. Glad to hear it worked for you! – Scottie H Jun 19 '19 at 14:34

Can I specify operating system with a node definition in Puppet?

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