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+# Declarative machine specifications
+
+Intended for use with [nixops][].
+
+[nixops]: https://hydra.nixos.org/build/115931128/download/1/manual/manual.html#chap-introduction
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+{
+  network = {
+    name = "house";
+    enableRollback = true;
+    description = "machines used in my house";
+
+    storage.legacy = { };
+  };
+  defaults = {
+    documentation.enable = false;
+  };
+  nas = {
+    deployment.targetHost = "192.168.1.65";
+    deployment.targetUser = "haak";
+    imports = [ ../system/xps11/configuration.nix ];
+  };
+}