diff --git a/examples/classes/basenode.yml b/examples/classes/basenode.yml
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+++ b/examples/classes/basenode.yml
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+parameters:
+  inventory_db: reclass
diff --git a/examples/classes/mysite.yml b/examples/classes/mysite.yml
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+applications:
+  - test
+parameters:
+  realm: mysite
+  greeting: Servus!
diff --git a/examples/classes/unixnode.yml b/examples/classes/unixnode.yml
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+classes:
+  - basenode
+applications:
+  - motd
+parameters:
+  greeting: Hello, world!