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Learn to configure, deploy, & maintain a server machine with Puppet IT automation software

  • Comprehensive hands-on with Manifests, Modules and Templates
  • Covers Puppet Master-Slave Architecture & Components
  • Learn installation of Puppet Master and Puppet Agent
  • Get introduced to Puppet Forge and Hiera
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Why learn Puppet?

In order to excel in this age of rapid technology innovation and competition, what does every business need and want? Improved IT infrastructure for high availability, accelerated returns, and of course better performance. In other words, they need an IT configuration management system that will help to deploy, configure and manage servers. And there is no other tool that does this better than Puppet. This leading IT automation solution saves time by reducing the pressure of manual work and enhances performance. Puppet is a specially designed tool which helps in managing the configuration of Unix, Linux, OS-X or Windows. It is used for deploying, configuring and managing servers. It enables businesses to define infrastructure code, administer multiple servers, and strengthen the system configuration.  It not only provides numerous benefits in IT disciplines but easy to manage as well. It helps developers in enabling hardware and software without the need to learn the inner functioning of an operating system. 

Puppet is currently used by more than 35,000 companies including Fortune 100 companies, startups, and other companies; hence the demand for Puppet professionals is increasing day by day. DevOps report also suggests that job seekers with Puppet certification are in high need and are getting higher salaries. In order to succeed in this competitive arena, what individuals and enterprises need is expertise in a tool such as Puppet.

Benefits:

The Puppet certification course is in high demand these days as it gives individuals the expertise to enhance speed and performance by automating IT configuration instead of manually configuring servers. This course helps Linux/Unix/Windows/OS-X system administrators to gain an in-depth knowledge of Puppet implementation in IT infrastructure.

A Puppet certification has several substantial benefits for professionals.

  • It helps in learning the ways to automate all IT infrastructures and achieving the control covering each Puppet agent in a network.
  • Get jobs like Puppet Specialist, DevOps Engineer and more with skills in Puppet.
  • Certification along with your IT experience will enhance your marketability in the IT industry.
  • The average job for a skilled Puppet professional in $132,378 as per ZipRecruiter.

Puppet training has numerous organizational benefits:

  • A powerful tool for modern automation for cloud management, security, compliance, software development, and deployments.
  • Template based method which installs and maintains computers and servers simultaneously.
  • One change on a single computer and all other systems get upgraded according to that template.
  • Easy to use, install, time-saving, reliable, consistent and not to miss, and reduces lots of manual work.

What you will Learn

1. Puppet Fundamentals

Basics of Puppet Configuration Management and deploying resources using Infrastructure as a code.

2. Installation of Puppet

Learn how to install, configure Puppet Master and Puppet Agent, & understand Master/Agent Workflow.

3. Puppet Architecture and its components

Understand and learn about Puppet Master-Slave Architecture & the key components of Puppet.

4. Puppet Resources & Resource Types

Overview of Puppet Resources & Resource Types and understand Resource Abstraction Layer.

5. Puppet Classes

Understand and learn about Puppet Classes as well as how to define and write the classes.

6. Puppet Manifests

Understand the various components of Manifests, Manifest File workflow and how to write a Manifest.

7. Puppet Modules

Get an overview on  Modules, Module Structure, Module Name. Also, learn how to write a Module.

8. Puppet Templates

Understand how to use, evaluate, combine & work with Iterations and Condition with Puppet Templates

9. Puppet Forge

Learn how to work with Puppet Forge to download and upload Modules, and publish to Puppet Forge.

Prerequisites
  • Linux Command Line Operations
  • Basics of DevOps
  • Experience with installing and configuring applications

Who Should Attend

  • Systems Operations Personnel who want to learn to manage infrastructure at scale
  • Developers who set up consistent environments and software delivery using automation
  • Anyone who would like to be a DevOps Professional
  • Anyone who is interested in learning to write Infrastructure as a Code
  • QA who would like to automate test environment setups

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Curriculum Designed by Experts

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Learn through Doing

Learn theory backed by practical case studies, exercises and coding practice. Get skills and knowledge that can be effectively applied in the real world.

Mentored by Industry Leaders

Learn from the best in the field. Our mentors are all experienced professionals in the fields they teach.

Advance from the Basics

Learn concepts from scratch, and advance your learning through step-by-step guidance on tools and techniques.

Code Reviews by Professionals

Get reviews and feedback on your final projects from professional developers.

Curriculum

Learning Objectives:

In this module you will learn about how Puppet can be used for Configuration Management and how to deploy resources using Infrastructure as a code.

Sub Topics:

  • Evolution of Infrastructure
  • Overview of Infrastructure as a Code
  • What is Configuration Management
  • Puppet Overview

Hands-on workshop description:   No Hands-On

Learning Objectives:

Understand about Puppet Architecture & the key components of Puppet.

Sub Topics: 

  • Puppet Master -Slave Architecture
  • Puppet Components

Hands-on workshop description: No Hands-On

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to install and configure Puppet Master and Puppet Agent and understand Master/Agent Workflow.

Sub-Topics:

  • Install Puppet Master and Puppet Agent
  • Edit hosts and Puppet configuration files in Puppet Master and Agent
  • Establish a Secure Connection between Puppet Master and Puppet Agent

Hands-On:

Deploy Apache Tomcat using Puppet.

Learning Objectives:

This module talks about what are Resources and Resource Types.

Sub-Topics:

  • Overview of Puppet Resources & Resource Types
  • Understand Resource Abstraction Layer

Hands-On:


Working with Resources and Resource Types

Learning Objectives:

Learn about Puppet Classes and how to define the classes.

Sub-Topics:

  • Overview of Puppet Classes
  • Writing and define Puppet Classes

Hands-On Lab:

Writing Puppet Classes

Learning Objectives:

Understand the various components of Manifests and how to write a Manifest.

Sub-Topics:

  • Overview of Manifests
  • Manifest File Workflow
  • Writing Manifests

Hand-On :

Creating and applying a Puppet Manifest

Learning Objectives:

Understand about what is a Module and how to write a Module.

Sub-Topics:

  • Overview of Modules
  • Module Structure
  • Module Name
  • Files in Modules
  • Templates in Modules
  • Writing Modules

Hands-On:

Working with Module Structure and Writing Modules.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how to Use, Evaluate, Combine and work with Iterations and Conditions with Puppet Templates.

Sub-Topics:  

  • Overview of Templates
  • Evaluating and Using Templates
  • Using Templates
  • Iteration in Templates
  • Conditions in Templates

Hands-On: 

Creating and Working with Templates

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to work with Puppet Forge to download and upload Modules.

Sub-Topics:

  • Overview of Puppet Forge
  • Downloading Modules from Puppet Forge
  • Publishing to Puppet Forge

Hands-On : 

Working with Puppet Forge

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to work with Hiera -Key/Value lookup for Configuration data.

Sub-Topics: 

  • Overview of Hiera
  • Install and Configure Hiera YAML
  • Using Hiera inside manifests

Hands-On :

Working with Hiera inside manifests

Project

Project

Automating System Administration tasks using Puppet

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The Course

Puppet is a configuration management tool that has been extensively adopted by small and large organizations around the world because of its scalability, high availability, interoperability, cost savings and time savings. Also, Puppet has plenty of resources and a huge knowledge base available because of its popularity. Puppet administrators are in great demand and their average salary falls in the range of $83,884 per year. 

This course will introduce you to the world of Puppet and give you a base to build your career in configuration management.

You will learn about: 

  • Installing and configuring Puppet Master and Puppet Agents 
  • Working with Resources and Resource Types.
  • Writing Puppet Resources ,  Classes , Modules and working with Manifests
  • Working with Puppet Forge for downloading and Publishing Modules

By the end of this course, you would have gained knowledge on the basics of Puppet and its architecture, use cases of Puppet and how to leverage it to for easier Configuration Management using Automation. 

Basics of DevOps, Networking and Linux Fundamentals is required for this training.

Yes, KnowledgeHut offers this training online.

On successful completion of the course you will receive a course completion certificate issued by KnowledgeHut.

Your instructors are configuration management experts who have several years of industry experience.

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Any registration cancelled within 48 hours of the initial registration will be refunded in FULL (please note that all cancellations will incur a 5% deduction in the refunded amount due to transactional costs applicable while refunding) Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of written request for refund. Kindly go through our Refund Policy for more details: http://www.knowledgehut.com/refund

KnowledgeHut offers a 100% money back guarantee if the candidate withdraws from the course right after the first session. To learn more about the 100% refund policy, visit our Refund Policy.

The Remote Experience

In an online classroom, students can log in at the scheduled time to a live learning environment which is led by an instructor. You can interact, communicate, view and discuss presentations, and engage with learning resources while working in groups, all in an online setting. Our instructors use an extensive set of collaboration tools and techniques which improves your online training experience.

Minimum Requirements: MAC OS or Windows with 8 GB RAM and i3 processor

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Puppet Course in Chicago, IL

Puppet Training in Chicago

Chicago, on the banks on lake Michigan, is arguably one of the biggest cities in the USA. Dubbed ?the windy city?, it is home to a plethora of big businesses and multinational corporations and this means that there is a need for highly specialized workforce and a number of opportunities available to the IT crowd. However, this also means that there is a stiff competition and its is absolutely vital to be skilled enough to stand out from their peers, one of them being Puppet. Enroll in the Puppet online training and certification course in Chicago provided by KnowledgeHut academy and give your careerthat much needed boost, today.


About the Puppet Training workshop

Puppet is a popular open-source software configuration management tool that is widely used in configuring, deploying, and maintaining a server machine. Hugely popular because of its heavily reusable codes and easier language and scalability, Puppet is one of the most widely adapted tool among top companies and big businesses worldwide. The online instructor-led classes will take you through the very basics of the program and cover all the important skills as well as the practical know-how needed for real world applications. If you're unsure, you can sign up for a free demo to find out more about the cost, schedule, and availability of the Puppet training in Chicago


Why should you take up the Puppet classes?

The Puppet online training in Chicago is structured around 24 hours of live coaching sessions as well more than 20 hours of hands on training with Puppet. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Puppet, its ecosystem, architecture and components. The classes will also cover the more practical applications of creating and working with modules, manifests, classes and templates, giving you a more well-rounded knowledge of the software.


The KnowledgeHut advantage for Puppet training

With class taken by some of the industry experts as tutors, from world famous institutes, the Puppet course in Chicagoand are the best in the field with years of industry experience. The curriculum is specifically crafted by our experts to ensure that it is always updated and in line with the latest industry requirements. The lectures are supplemented by practice sessions, quizzes and assignments and prepare you for all the situations you might face while using the software. You will also be supported by our trainers who will help you overcome any challenge you face. You can also make full use of downloadable materials to help you further hone your skills.

Make the right decision and register for a Puppet certification in Chicago today.

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