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Automation With Salt
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 5 hours
  • Course by Whizlabs
  • Offered by

About

Salt is an automation configuration management framework designed on the idea of executing commands remotely. This is open source software developed to automate the configuration of server systems. The course begins with the introduction to Automation with Salt followed by Salt Installation. A brief explanation about features of Salt using command-line tools and Matching Elements is provided in the course. The course also demonstrates the working of Jinja2 and Pillars in a detailed manner. This course provides 3 hours of training videos which are segmented into modules. The course concepts are easy to understand through lab demonstrations. In order to test the understanding of learners, every module includes Assessments in the form of Quiz and In Video Questions. A mandatory Graded Questions Quiz is also provided at the end of every module. Familiarity with the YAML and Python programming languages is an asset. Understanding of infrastructure-as-code is an asset. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: -Install and Configure SaltStack -Demonstrate working of Jinja2 and Pillars -Explore features of Salt using command-line Tools and Matching Elements -Explore working with States and Templating

Modules

Introduction to Automation with Salt

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Introduction to Automation with Salt Knowledge Test

1 Discussions

  • Meet and Greet

6 Videos

  • Course Introduction
  • Automation with Salt_Part 01
  • Automation with Salt_Part 02
  • Grains in SaltStack
  • Introduction to YAML
  • Examples of YAML

1 Readings

  • Introducing Automation with Salt Overview

Salt Installation and Matching Elements

    • 9 Videos
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Salt Installation and Matching Elements Knowledge Test
  • Week 1 Assignment

9 Videos

  • Salt Installation
  • Install and Configure SaltStack in EC2_Part 01
  • Install and Configure SaltStack in EC2_Part 02
  • Install and Configure SaltStack in EC2_Part 03
  • Salt Command-line Basics
  • JQ Command-line Tool
  • Matching Elements in Salt_Part 01
  • Matching Elements in Salt_Part 02
  • Grains and Compound Matching in SaltStack

Working with States, Templating and Pillar

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Working with States, Templating and Pillar Knowledge Test

6 Videos

  • Working with States
  • Working with Templating
  • Examples of Jinja2
  • Secure Storage and VNC Password Deployment
  • Pillars_Part 01
  • Pillars_Part 02

1 Readings

  • Working with States, Templating, Pillar and Advanced SaltStack Overview

Advanced SaltStack

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Advanced SaltStack Knowledge Test
  • Week 2 Assessment
  • Overall Course Assessment

5 Videos

  • Advanced SaltStack
  • Installing Docker_Part 01
  • Installing Docker_Part 02
  • Installing Docker_Part 03
  • Installing Docker_Part 04

1 Readings

  • Key Takeaways of the coures

Auto Summary

"Automation With Salt" is a foundational IT & Computer Science course offered by Coursera, focusing on the Salt automation configuration management framework. Over 3 hours of segmented training videos, learners will delve into Salt installation, command-line tools, and the use of Jinja2 and Pillars. The course includes lab demonstrations, quizzes, and assessments to reinforce learning. Ideal for those familiar with YAML, Python, and infrastructure-as-code, it aims to equip participants with skills to install and configure SaltStack effectively. Subscriptions are available, providing flexible learning options.

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