[gentoo-dev] parser/generator for /etc/conf.d/net*

[C.J. Adams-Collier KF7BMP]

Hello folks,

I've got a project on my plate to automate and reduce the human error in
adding new VLANs, subnets, addresses, etc. to our production firewall
fleet.  Today, we manually make modifications to the following on both
members of the VRRP pair:

* /etc/conf.d/net.ext
* /etc/conf.d/net.int
* /etc/keepalived/keepalived.conf
* quagga OSPF running-config

This leaves a lot of room for error.  And occasionally, we let a thing
or two slip by us.  This causes us enough headache to put some time and
energy in to improving the process.

Which brings me to the question, does there exist a parser/generator for
the /etc/conf.d/net.* files?  If not, would Gentoo like me to contribute
my work on the generator, and would one of you point me to the parser?

Thanks for your time,

C.J.