Course Outline
Introduction
- Concepts for government
- Installation
Executing commands
- Remote command execution
- Local command execution
Selecting targets
- Using wildcard characters
- Using regular expressions
- Using list
- Using grains
- Using custom grains
- Using compound matching
Introduction to YAML
- File structure
- Data storage
Execution modules
- Managing users
- Managing packages
- Managing services
- Executing commands
- Creating execution modules
- Modules and virtual functions
Configuration management for government
- Defining state of infrastructure
- Running states
- State modules
- Specifying dependencies
Extending states with Jinja2
- Variables
- Control structures
Pillar
- Secure data storage
- Using pillar data in state formulas
State system
- Highstate
- Environments
Requirements
A foundational understanding of Unix/Linux administration is essential to effectively engage with the more advanced topics covered in this course for government professionals.
Testimonials (6)
Worked really well having the remote sessions and the trainer being able to see all our screens.
James Eyre - Egress Software Technologies
Course - IT Automation with Saltstack
I really was benefit from the Exercises.
Dominique Stalder - T-Systems Client Services GmbH, PG 1440
Course - IT Automation with Saltstack
Content. Examples were really good and trainer was competent to teach based on these use cases.
Raul Siim - Telia Eesti AS
Course - IT Automation with Saltstack
I was benefit from the useful and practical coverage of various topics on Salt.
Wei Yen Lie
Course - IT Automation with Saltstack
I was benefit from the informal and friendly style, good focus on our needs.
van Vooren Hans
Course - IT Automation with Saltstack
The Trainer David is very competent and one sees he likes to teach.
