Course Code: bspsalt
Duration: 14 hours
Overview:
  • Install and set up a Salt Master Server and Salt Minions
  • Use Salt State Functions and Execution Functions
  • Write Salt States to install packages on you machines
  • Manage services and configuration files using Salt States
  • Target their machines using 'Highstate' files
  • Use Salt Pillars, Grains and the Salt Mine to pass data between the Salt Master and it's Minions
  • Use pre-written Salt States from GitHub
  • Split their machines into separate environments for simpler management
Course Outline:
  • Introduction to Configuration Management
  • Salt Overview
  • Concepts and Components
  • Developing States
  • The State Ecosystem
  • Testing States
  • Data - Grains
  • Data - Pillars
  • Data - The Salt Mine
  • Using Community Resources