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Course Outline
Introduction to Puppet for Government
- What is Puppet and how it functions in government IT environments
- Benefits of infrastructure automation for enhancing operational efficiency and security in the public sector
- Puppet architecture: Master, Agent, Manifests, Modules
Installation and Configuration for Government
- Installing Puppet on Master and Agent nodes within government IT systems
- Configuring the Puppet environment to meet government compliance standards
- Directory structure and key configuration files for government use
Understanding and Writing Manifests for Government
- Basic syntax and structure of manifests tailored for government needs
- Applying manifests to nodes in a government context
- Using manifests to manage system changes and configurations for government operations
Managing Nodes and Resources for Government
- Defining nodes within the scope of government IT infrastructure
- Resource types: packages, services, files, users, directories, with a focus on government requirements
- Creating reusable tasks to streamline government IT processes
Working with Modules and Templates for Government
- Creating and using modules that align with government standards and best practices
- Using ERB templates to generate dynamic content for government applications
- Structuring reusable components to enhance efficiency in government IT management
Advanced Puppet Language Features for Government
- Custom definitions and classes tailored for government use cases
- Conditionals and expressions to support complex government IT scenarios
- Relationships and ordering to ensure proper sequence of operations in government systems
Best Practices and Style for Government
- Language style and formatting conventions that align with government documentation standards
- Puppet Forge and community modules suitable for government adoption
- Troubleshooting and common issues specific to government IT environments
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- An understanding of Linux or Unix system administration for government operations
- Experience with command-line tools utilized in government IT environments
- Familiarity with system configuration concepts relevant to public sector workflows
Audience
- System administrators in the public sector seeking to automate infrastructure
- IT professionals in government agencies evaluating Puppet as a configuration management solution
- DevOps practitioners in governmental organizations building scalable environments
14 Hours
Testimonials (1)
Luke was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the training, including answering some questions which were probably more advanced than the course.
