filter cpuinfo

[fragfutter]

Use Case

for each cpu core a fact with cpu information is generated. On systems with a high cpu count (for example AMD epyc with 128 cores) a lot of facts are generated. (more then 16k facts)

Describe the Solution You Would Like

have the possibility filter all cpuinfoinformation except cpuinfo.0

Describe Alternatives You've Considered

blocklist cpuinfo will block all information. having the flags of the first core provides enough information for most use cases.

[joshcooper]

Hi @fragfutter facter can block an entire fact like processors, but not specific values within the processors fact. We're tracking that capability in #2658 though you're use case has been mentioned yet (the ability to exclude everything except cpuinfo.0. I'll add a note on that issue and close this one.

[joshcooper]

@fragfutter could you let us know where the cpuinfo facts are coming from? It's not part of core facter.

[fragfutter]

ohhh. That is really embarrassing. It's my very own fact which i wrote about 15 years ago.