diff --git a/host_vars/mariadb01 b/host_vars/mariadb01
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+---
+branch: master
+
+ansible_cron_minute: "*/5"
+
+ssh_port: 22
+ssh_users: "root rene"
+
+# platform-specific
+microcode_amd_install: false
+microcode_intel_install: true
+
+# purpose selection
+database: true
+mysql: true
+postgresql: false
+
+# application selection
+vifm: true
+
+# shell selection
+zsh: true
diff --git a/host_vars/mariadb02 b/host_vars/mariadb02
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+mariadb01
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+mariadb01
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