Probably the simplest approach would be to write an exec resource using the
command
/usr/bin/apt-get install --only-upgrade <package-name>
for apt packages.
Charles Yeomans
> On Feb 24, 2015, at 10:47 AM, Ximena Cardinali <ximenacardin...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> I just want to upgrade specific Packages.
>
> The idea is something like : ensure=>latest, onlyif=>present
>
> Cheers,
> Ximena.
>
> On Tuesday, 24 February 2015 16:43:06 UTC+1, David Schmitt wrote:
> On 2015-02-24 16:28, Ximena Cardinali wrote:
> > Hello There,
> >
> > I'm trying to write a module to update certain vulnerable packages in
> > Debian Systems.
> > My idea is to update them only and only if they are *installed*. Is
> > there any exec command or any other tricks that you may know to do that?
> >
> > So far, I've got the basics: :$
> >
> > package { '$package_update':
> > name => $package_update,
> > ensure => latest,
> > }
> >
> > Can anyone throw me an idea? I will really appreciate it!
>
> What about "aptitude full-upgrade"?
>
> Regards, David
>
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