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+version: 0.0
+os: linux
+
+hooks:
+  ApplicationStop:
+    - location: scripts/stop_container.sh
+      timeout: 300
+      runas: root
+  AfterInstall:
+    - location: scripts/start_container.sh
+      timeout: 300
+      runas: root