Getting Started with Puppet

Name: Getting Started with Puppet
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Learn how to automate IT configuration management using Puppet

Created byRicky Brar

Last updated 9/2016

English

What you'll learn

Understand what is Puppet and how it works
Take advantage of Puppet in the IT infrastructure management

Course content

9 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 53m total length

Course Introduction4:19
A very high level course introduction. It includes the items which will be addresses in this course.
Introduction to Puppet4:06
Puppet is an IT configuration management system. It helps in configuring various types of servers using client/server model. Learn about what is puppet, how it works and what are advantages of adding Puppet in your infrastructure.

Nodes | Explaination1:36
Configure nodes so that only specific nodes can access relative Puppet code
Nodes | Hands-On Session6:55
Package Resource | Explaination2:33
Package is a Puppet resource used for installation of new packages on Linux
Package Resource | Hands-On Session2:30
Hands-On session on package resource and see how it works in real time.
Service Resource | Explaination5:10
Service is a resource used to control various services running on Linux using Puppet
Service Resource | Hands-On Session5:09
Puppet Resources

Modules using Classes and Defined Types | Explaination6:55
Learn how to manage your code properly by creating modules. Modules can be created by using Classes and Defined types.
Modules using Classes | Hands-On Session14:31
Hands-On Session on how to manage your code properly by creating modules. Modules can be created by using Classes and Defined types.
Modules using Defined Types | Hands-On Session6:36
Hands-On Session on how to manage your code properly by creating modules. Modules can be created by using Classes and Defined types.
Order of Evaluation6:10
Understand how Puppet code gets executed. Also learn how to set dependencies and conditions to get the code executed the way you want it.
Templates | Explaination4:39
Learn how to create templates so that you can change file content dynamically at run time.
Templates | Hands-On Session5:47
Hands-On Session on creating dynamic content using templates.
Control Structures and Facter | Explaination2:59
Understand control structures like if/else block, case statement, etc.

Also learn what is facter and how to get various system facters using facter package.
Control Structures and Facter | Hands-On Session4:06
Hands-On session on using conditional statements and facters in Puppet recipes.
Modules and Templates

Requirements

Understanding of Linux administration

Description

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, managing IT infrastructure at scale is no longer just a task—it’s a massive challenge. This course is your comprehensive guide to mastering IT automation using Puppet, the industry-standard tool for configuration management. Whether you are overseeing a handful of nodes or administering thousands of servers across a global network, Puppet allows you to maintain identical, reliable setups with minimal manual intervention. This makes it an essential skill for any DevOps-oriented organization looking to streamline operations and eliminate configuration drift.

Our curriculum is built with the modern learner in mind. We prioritize a "show, don't just tell" approach, utilizing high-quality video tutorials that break down complex technical theories into digestible segments. To ensure you have a reference for long-term mastery, we supplement these videos with detailed supporting documentation, providing a well-rounded and clear educational experience.

What truly sets this course apart is its commitment to practical application. We move beyond abstract concepts to focus on real-world scenarios and actual industry examples. You won't just learn the basics; you’ll gain the confidence to start "playing" with the tool and immediately implement Puppet within your own infrastructure. By the end of this course, you will be ready to harness the full power of automation to transform your IT environment.

Who this course is for:

This course is for all those people who want to automate IT configuration instead of manually configuring servers. Most of the Linux system administrators will get good understanding on using Puppet in their IT infrastructure.

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 8min

Installation1 lecture • 5min

Writing your first manifest2 lectures • 7min

Client Server Model1 lecture • 7min

The Puppet Language6 lectures • 24min

Modules, Templates and Control Structures8 lectures • 52min

Common Tasks3 lectures • 9min

Assignment1 lecture • 2min

Conclusions1 lecture • 2min

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