# Chef Automate

**URL:** https://discourse.chef.io/c/automate/7.md

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## [About the Chef Automate category](https://discourse.chef.io/t/about-the-chef-automate-category/7246)

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**Author:** [@arpit\_jalan](https://discourse.chef.io/u/arpit_jalan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/about-the-chef-automate-category/7246 "2015-11-02T11:15:51Z")

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Use this category to discuss all things related to Chef Automate! Ask questions of other Chef Automate users. Get assistance with setup. Exchange ideas about about adopting continuous delivery.

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## [Chef-automate configuration error](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-configuration-error/8942)

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**Author:** [@Anil](https://discourse.chef.io/u/Anil)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-configuration-error/8942 "2016-07-18T14:58:36Z")

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I am trying to install chef-automate and link to existing chef server. I followed installation guide: https://docs.chef.io/install\_chef\_automate.html But when I execute reconfigure, I get below errors. I am able to log…

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## [\*\*Feature Request: Enhance Policyfile Node Management with Optional Auto-Update and Flexible Version Control\*\*](https://discourse.chef.io/t/feature-request-enhance-policyfile-node-management-with-optional-auto-update-and-flexible-version-control/24005)

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**Author:** [@Steven.Z](https://discourse.chef.io/u/Steven.Z)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/feature-request-enhance-policyfile-node-management-with-optional-auto-update-and-flexible-version-control/24005 "2025-05-20T08:11:12Z")

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Background: Currently, Chef Policyfiles enforce strict version control of both policies and cookbooks, requiring explicit chef update and chef push for every change, followed by manually reassigning policies to nodes us…

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## [Can I create and load my compliance profile on compliance on my automate?](https://discourse.chef.io/t/can-i-create-and-load-my-compliance-profile-on-compliance-on-my-automate/12761)

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**Author:** [@giuseppestorm](https://discourse.chef.io/u/giuseppestorm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/can-i-create-and-load-my-compliance-profile-on-compliance-on-my-automate/12761 "2025-05-09T04:34:05Z")

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Hello, I would to know if it’s possible to upload a custom profile in compliance integrated with automate. is it possible? How? Giuseppe

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## [Chef Knife upload error](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-knife-upload-error/23664)

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**Author:** [@wasim](https://discourse.chef.io/u/wasim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-knife-upload-error/23664 "2025-01-31T10:00:47Z")

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Hello I have installed Chef Automate with Infra server on my ubuntu machine. I have created a user and organization. When I created them it successfully reflects on my Chef Automate portal’s events page. If you see the…

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## [Chef Automate AWS Load Balancer or Apache Reverse Proxy](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-aws-load-balancer-or-apache-reverse-proxy/23465)

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**Author:** [@chefnoob](https://discourse.chef.io/u/chefnoob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-aws-load-balancer-or-apache-reverse-proxy/23465 "2024-11-13T21:11:01Z")

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Hello, I am trying to setup a Proxy using Apache or an AWS ALB to route traffic from clients at remote sites to my Chef Automate system so I can run policy/cookbooks on these systems. I am having trouble figuring out the…

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## [Do you accept the 2 product licenses (yes/no)?](https://discourse.chef.io/t/do-you-accept-the-2-product-licenses-yes-no/23205)

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**Author:** [@Tuga](https://discourse.chef.io/u/Tuga)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/do-you-accept-the-2-product-licenses-yes-no/23205 "2024-09-03T17:16:49Z")

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Hello. I'm stuck at accepting product license. What would be the way to go around this issue? On the workstation: chef -v Chef Workstation version: 0.18.3 Chef Infra Client version: 15.10.12 Chef InSpec version: 4.1…

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## [Chef on RHEL8 or RHEL9 servers](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-on-rhel8-or-rhel9-servers/23118)

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**Author:** [@Kritika0210](https://discourse.chef.io/u/Kritika0210)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-on-rhel8-or-rhel9-servers/23118 "2024-06-25T09:40:50Z")

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Hi All, We are using Chef for automation in our on-prem environment, currently the chef is running on a RHEL7 server but we are planning to do an OS upgrade to RHEL8 or RHEL9. We are using below versions of chef and nee…

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## [Chef Automate Scan Jobs Not Running](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-scan-jobs-not-running/23103)

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**Author:** [@stickerbush1970](https://discourse.chef.io/u/stickerbush1970)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-scan-jobs-not-running/23103 "2024-06-12T15:57:17Z")

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I have an custom profile that I run in Automate every two hours. The profile checks that certain folders do not fall under 'X' amount of space. The profile ran servers 1 and 2 together, this config ran for weeks with no …

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## [ChefAutomate Build 4.9.9 delete profile via PowerShell](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chefautomate-build-4-9-9-delete-profile-via-powershell/22959)

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**Author:** [@stickerbush1970](https://discourse.chef.io/u/stickerbush1970)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chefautomate-build-4-9-9-delete-profile-via-powershell/22959 "2024-04-16T15:14:54Z")

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I would like to delete a profile (scan job) from Automate. I am not to do it via console as the profile never completely loads, just has the spinning icon. I am able to delete other jobs via the console in Automate. I wa…

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## [See changes of node\_attributes](https://discourse.chef.io/t/see-changes-of-node-attributes/22958)

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**Author:** [@r\_haspers](https://discourse.chef.io/u/r_haspers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/see-changes-of-node-attributes/22958 "2024-04-04T09:57:30Z")

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Hi, I was looking in a way to track changes in node attributes. Chef Automate records when changes are being made. You can see the data in the dashboard and OpenSearch indices (eventfeed) that an update has been made. H…

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## [I am trying to run kitchen converge but got error](https://discourse.chef.io/t/i-am-trying-to-run-kitchen-converge-but-got-error/22924)

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**Author:** [@Deepak](https://discourse.chef.io/u/Deepak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/i-am-trying-to-run-kitchen-converge-but-got-error/22924 "2024-03-15T18:00:53Z")

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\[root@VMCITSNAL00CX jnj\_microsoft\_scom\]# berks install Resolving cookbook dependencies... Fetching 'jnj\_microsoft\_scom' from source at . Fetching cookbook index from supermarket.scm.jnj Error retrieving universe from…

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## [Knife client list unexpected error](https://discourse.chef.io/t/knife-client-list-unexpected-error/22545)

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**Author:** [@moffman77](https://discourse.chef.io/u/moffman77)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/knife-client-list-unexpected-error/22545 "2023-11-01T19:18:48Z")

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Hi, I've been trying to set up a basic Chef Automate with Chef Infra install, following both the docs on the site and Chef's YouTube videos. Everything appears to work as expected up until I try to do a 'knife client li…

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## [Chef cookbook version](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-cookbook-version/22378)

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**Author:** [@Kumel](https://discourse.chef.io/u/Kumel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-cookbook-version/22378 "2023-09-14T21:17:37Z")

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I run a cookbook on my node. On chef automate it’s showing updated version of cookbook but on node it’s still showing older version. What could be the reason? How to figure it out?

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## [Chef Automate Notification Webhook Not Firing](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-notification-webhook-not-firing/22271)

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**Author:** [@chefnoob](https://discourse.chef.io/u/chefnoob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-notification-webhook-not-firing/22271 "2023-08-08T12:12:47Z")

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Hello, I setup a webhook with MS Teams and the "testing" capability works great. When I run an inspec "Scan Job" and receive a failure I am not seeing the notification post into my MS Teams channel. I am curious if the n…

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## [Chef Automate Compliance Uploaded Profiles Visibile to Uploader Only](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-compliance-uploaded-profiles-visibile-to-uploader-only/22274)

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**Author:** [@chefnoob](https://discourse.chef.io/u/chefnoob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-compliance-uploaded-profiles-visibile-to-uploader-only/22274 "2023-08-02T18:06:24Z")

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Within Chef Automate, we are seeing that only the user that uploaded a Compliance Profile can see the profile. Other users are unable to view or use it. Is there a way to set them up so that they can be viewed by all use…

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## [Uploading Chef InSpec Profile Archive in Automate Never Completes](https://discourse.chef.io/t/uploading-chef-inspec-profile-archive-in-automate-never-completes/22182)

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**Author:** [@chefnoob](https://discourse.chef.io/u/chefnoob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/uploading-chef-inspec-profile-archive-in-automate-never-completes/22182 "2023-08-02T15:46:23Z")

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Hello, When we archive an Inspec Profile and then go to automate to upload the tar file it never appears to complete. The inspec profile looks good and works when running it manually. It is not very large, it only has 28…

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## [Is it possible to call the method from the ruby\_block but defined in the same recipe?](https://discourse.chef.io/t/is-it-possible-to-call-the-method-from-the-ruby-block-but-defined-in-the-same-recipe/22098)

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**Author:** [@Tank](https://discourse.chef.io/u/Tank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/is-it-possible-to-call-the-method-from-the-ruby-block-but-defined-in-the-same-recipe/22098 "2023-06-07T13:29:22Z")

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I have some recipe where part of methods are definded in the same recipe file what ruby\_block where I have to call them. I know I can place method in the library but is it neccessary? Thanks!

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## [Chef automate found security vulnerability, my email is banned preventing reports from being sent](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-found-security-vulnerability-my-email-is-banned-preventing-reports-from-being-sent/21999)

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**Author:** [@808Mak1r](https://discourse.chef.io/u/808Mak1r)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-found-security-vulnerability-my-email-is-banned-preventing-reports-from-being-sent/21999 "2023-04-13T13:39:40Z")

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I am a security researcher and have discovered a security vulnerability in the Chef automate project. When I send a report to security@chef.io, my email is disabled as follows. You can contact me directly in the com…

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## [Chef Automate HA - required command 'useradd' not found](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-ha-required-command-useradd-not-found/21840)

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**Author:** [@hinrichssj](https://discourse.chef.io/u/hinrichssj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-ha-required-command-useradd-not-found/21840 "2023-02-06T20:56:40Z")

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When trying to do the HA install according to the docs (On-Premise Deployment) I am failing the preflight check with "FAIL | required command "useradd" not found". When I go to the VMs I can run useradd with all users, i…

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## [Chef Server license](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-server-license/21665)

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**Author:** [@marmoh](https://discourse.chef.io/u/marmoh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-server-license/21665 "2023-01-26T01:29:50Z")

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Hi, folks I have an environment that contains a fleet of servers that run Windows Server. I need to automate installing different software on it using chef. My question is do I have to purchase a license to use Chef ser…

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## [Chef If else condition on .yml playbook?](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-if-else-condition-on-yml-playbook/21552)

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**Author:** [@jairunet](https://discourse.chef.io/u/jairunet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-if-else-condition-on-yml-playbook/21552 "2022-10-20T13:14:36Z")

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Hello all, I am working on a Chef and Ansible Playbook in which I would like to know if I can add a conditional if/else. Currently, the block of code is: - name: set any required host vars set\_fact: ip: …

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## [How to disable and remove filebeat on MQ box](https://discourse.chef.io/t/how-to-disable-and-remove-filebeat-on-mq-box/21456)

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**Author:** [@ksingh19](https://discourse.chef.io/u/ksingh19)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/how-to-disable-and-remove-filebeat-on-mq-box/21456 "2022-09-28T20:24:29Z")

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I need help with recipe to disable and remove filebeat from the server

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## [SSL handshake error when connecting to Chef Automate server via modem](https://discourse.chef.io/t/ssl-handshake-error-when-connecting-to-chef-automate-server-via-modem/21367)

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**Author:** [@crmpicco](https://discourse.chef.io/u/crmpicco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/ssl-handshake-error-when-connecting-to-chef-automate-server-via-modem/21367 "2022-09-01T08:03:38Z")

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I am having difficulty connecting to my Chef Automate server (hosted on AWS OpsWorks) using my modem. When connected to the modem I get the following error, whereas if I switch over to tethering on 4G it works fine. On …

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## [Having issues creating a user with pivotal](https://discourse.chef.io/t/having-issues-creating-a-user-with-pivotal/21309)

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**Author:** [@demola09](https://discourse.chef.io/u/demola09)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/having-issues-creating-a-user-with-pivotal/21309 "2022-08-02T10:13:22Z")

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root@automate:/hab/svc/automate-cs-oc-erchef/data# chef-server-ctl user-create indeco indeco indeco seun.adegbite@interswitchng.com 'Password12' --filename indecocef.pem ERROR: You authenticated successfully to https://…

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## [Clean up Automate /hab directory from old versions](https://discourse.chef.io/t/clean-up-automate-hab-directory-from-old-versions/21172)

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**Author:** [@muelli](https://discourse.chef.io/u/muelli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/clean-up-automate-hab-directory-from-old-versions/21172 "2022-06-17T06:56:58Z")

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Hello forum, is there a way to clean up the Automate /hab directory from pkgs of old versions? Example: ./pkgs/chef/automate-platform-tools/0.1.0/20190412160000/ where 20190412160000 represents an old version. There …

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## [Test posting for test reasons](https://discourse.chef.io/t/test-posting-for-test-reasons/21035)

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**Author:** [@bwlinternal](https://discourse.chef.io/u/bwlinternal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/test-posting-for-test-reasons/21035 "2022-05-09T18:17:16Z")

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test of topic posting

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## [Chef Automate Dashboard - Information gathering](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-dashboard-information-gathering/21020)

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**Author:** [@muelli](https://discourse.chef.io/u/muelli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/chef-automate-dashboard-information-gathering/21020 "2022-05-03T09:25:47Z")

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Hello forum, I am quite puzzled at the moment by the Chef Automate Dashboard. It shows uploaded Cookbooks with version info, Databag items created/deleted etc. However our Automate is NOT yet connected to any Chef Inf…

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## [Add ldap user to Administrator Policy](https://discourse.chef.io/t/add-ldap-user-to-administrator-policy/20982)

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**Author:** [@timd.smith](https://discourse.chef.io/u/timd.smith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/add-ldap-user-to-administrator-policy/20982 "2022-04-27T17:21:08Z")

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Hello, I'm trying to add an LDAP user to the Chef-managed Administrator Policy. When I add a member expression and choose "LDAP" the only thing that actually works is if I add a "\*" wildcard. Which means any LDAP user…

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## [PowerShell Windows server 2022 Access is denied](https://discourse.chef.io/t/powershell-windows-server-2022-access-is-denied/20925)

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**Author:** [@M1K3Y](https://discourse.chef.io/u/M1K3Y)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.chef.io/t/powershell-windows-server-2022-access-is-denied/20925 "2022-04-04T13:00:13Z")

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I am currently working through upgrading from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2022. During the upgrade process I am experiencing Access is denied when using powershell\_script that passes in domain, user, and passw…

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