Course Outline
Introduction
- Core concepts
- Installation process
Executing Commands
- Remote command execution
- Local command execution
Selecting Targets
- Utilizing wildcard characters
- Applying regular expressions
- Using lists
- Leveraging grains
- Implementing custom grains
- Using compound matching
Introduction to YAML
- File structure
- Data storage techniques
Execution Modules
- Managing users
- Managing packages
- Managing services
- Executing commands
- Creating custom execution modules
- Modules and virtual functions
Configuration Management
- Defining infrastructure states
- Running states
- State modules
- Specifying dependencies
Extending States with Jinja2
- Variables
- Control structures
Pillar
- Secure data storage
- Utilizing Pillar data in state formulas
State System
- Highstate
- Environments
Requirements
A foundational understanding of Unix/Linux administration is required to fully grasp the advanced concepts covered in this course.
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.
