Learn how to control complex networks and environments using this powerful and flexible coding language for automation.
What you'll learn
manage IT infrastructure and systems using Puppet code
generate reports and analyses of systems using Puppet
Requirements
basic working knowledge of networks and common computer hardware; no software knowledge is needed.
Description
Are you interested in controlling your network and systems with the flexibility of a scripting language? Puppet is just what you're looking for, and this course will show you how to get set up and started.You will start by learning about the Puppet infrastructure, including Puppet agents and masters, then jump into the Puppet run cycle. From there, Chad will teach you about the Puppet language, including how to apply a simple Puppet manifest, Puppet types, and applying conditional logic in Puppet. This video tutorial also covers how to organize a Puppet environment, report with Puppet, and MCollective. Finally, you will learn about additional tools, such as external node classifiers and reporting with the Puppet dashboard.Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of writing and applying your own Puppet code.
Overview
Section 1: The Basics
Lecture 1 Important - Download These First - Working Files
Lecture 2 Introduction To Configuration Management
Lecture 3 Why Puppet?
Lecture 4 How To Access Your Working Files
Section 2: The Puppet Infrastructure
Lecture 5 Puppet Agents
Lecture 6 Puppet Masters
Lecture 7 MCollective And Systems Orchestration
Lecture 8 Cross Platform Puppet
Section 3: The Puppet Run Cycle
Lecture 9 Introduction To Puppet Run Cycle
Lecture 10 Gathering System Facts
Lecture 11 Node Matching And Catalogue Compilation
Section 4: The Puppet Language - A Basic Primer
Lecture 12 Puppet Resources - How To Define System Resources
Lecture 13 Applying A Simple Puppet Manifest
Lecture 14 Puppet Types
Lecture 15 The Package File Service Pattern
Lecture 16 Applying Conditional Logic In Puppet
Lecture 17 Fact Conditionals - Choosing A Course Of Action
Section 5: Organizing A Puppet Environment
Lecture 18 Defining Nodes
Lecture 19 Puppet Modules - Reusable Code
Lecture 20 Forge Modules - Where To Find Reusable Code
Lecture 21 Provisioning A Web Server
Lecture 22 Class Parameters - Applying Variables
Lecture 23 Hiera Parameters - Defining Variables
Lecture 24 Executing Modules Against A Puppet Master With An Agent
Lecture 25 Reporting With Puppet
Section 6: MCollective
Lecture 26 MCollective And Live Management
Lecture 27 MCollective With Puppet
Lecture 28 Using MCollective To Interact With Services
Lecture 29 Using MCollective To Interact With Puppet
Section 7: Additional Tools
Lecture 30 Managing Modules With Librarian-Puppet
Lecture 31 Managing Directory Environments And Modules With R10K
Lecture 32 External Node Classifiers And Reporting With Puppet Dashboard - Part 1
Lecture 33 External Node Classifiers And Reporting With Puppet Dashboard - Part 2
Section 8: Conclusion
Lecture 34 Wrap-Up And Further Resources
IT professionals with some knowledge of hardware and setups; no prior knowledge of Puppet is needed
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