Configuration Management with SaltStack - Extended Training Course

Saltstack (Salt for short) is open source software developed to automate the configuration of server systems. During this course, participants will learn how to centrally administer and manage multiple server environments for government.

The course will feature a balanced mix of presentations, examples, and lab exercises to ensure that participants can immediately apply what they have learned in their public sector workflows.

This instructor-led, live training for government, available online or on-site, will consist of a well-balanced combination of presentations, practical examples, and hands-on laboratory exercises to ensure immediate application of the learned material.

SaltStack (or Salt) is a Python-based, open-source configuration management tool designed for automating the provisioning of hardware and software in IT environments. It is widely used as an orchestration tool in cloud and IT operational settings. In this instructor-led, live training (available both onsite and remotely), participants will learn how to deploy SaltStack through hands-on practice in setting up, configuring, provisioning, optimizing, and troubleshooting a collection of servers in a simulated cloud environment for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure SaltStack - Automate administrative tasks related to infrastructure management - Provision and manage new code and application packages - Create reusable configuration templates - Use SaltStack to monitor systems - Develop strategies to optimize infrastructure efficiency - Troubleshoot issues within SaltStack and the environment **Audience** - System administrators - DevOps engineers **Format of the Course** - Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice **Notes** - For a customized training for this course tailored to specific needs, please contact us to arrange.