diff --git a/hooks/pre/30-install_redis.rb b/hooks/pre/30-install_redis.rb
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+# Working around https://tickets.puppetlabs.com/browse/PUP-2169
+if facts[:os][:release][:major] == '7' && !app_value(:upgrade)
+  ensure_package('rh-redis5-redis', 'installed')
+end