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+---
+deprecations:
+  - |
+    The following files are deprecated and should be removed during Queens cycle,
+    use /etc/kolla/config/global.conf instead:
+
+    * /etc/kolla/config/database.conf
+    * /etc/kolla/config/messaging.conf
+