[rancid] rancid.types.conf

[heasley]

Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 06:17:33PM -0700, Randy Bush:
> >>> is it sufficient to just rename the alias's target, i.e.
> >>> 
> >>> in `/etc/rancid.types.conf`
> >>> 
> >>>     juniper;alias;junosx           <<<---
> >>>     junosx;script;rancid -t junos
> >>>     junosx;login;jlogin
> >>>     junosx;timeout;120
> >>>     junosx;module;junos
> >>>     ...
> >> 
> >> experiment sez no.  i had to change all, and make up a new name for
> >> `router.db`
> > 
> > no, rancid.types.base is evaluated first and takes precedence.
> 
> and i am not supposed to touch `rancid.types.base`

I ask that you do not; it is easier for me if, when folks ask for help,
I immediately know if you are using a custom device definition.  Future
upgrades will over-write base file, but not the other one.  you can use
a different name or use 'junosx'.