SaltStack Classroom Training and Certification
Course Overview
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Overview
Salt is a Python-based, open-source software for event-driven IT automation, remote task execution, and configuration management.
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This two-day training program on SaltStack covers the fundamental concepts to advanced techniques for configuration management and automation. Participants will learn about the architecture, key components, configuration, and practical usage of SaltStack for automating infrastructure tasks and managing configurations efficiently..
SaltStack corporate training and certification oriented remote program aims to upskill you with SaltStack Configuration, Infrastructure Automation, State Management, Job Scheduling, Security Best Practices
Currently due to Covid19 outbreak, the course is available remote and however it can also be accessed online via your nearby Prog360 centre based on local availability.
Course Prerequisites
• Basic understanding of system administration • Familiarity with command-line interfaces and basic scripting
Course Content
- Introduction to SaltStack
- Overview of SaltStack
- Key features and benefits
- Use cases and real-world applications
- SaltStack Architecture
- Master and Minion architecture
- Key components: Master, Minion, Grains, Pillar, States
- Communication protocols
- Setting Up the SaltStack Environment
- Installing SaltStack Master and Minions
- Configuration of Master and Minions
- Verifying the setup and basic commands
- SaltStack Configuration Management
- Understanding Salt States
- Writing and applying simple state files
- Managing configuration files with SaltStack
- Grains and Pillar Data
- Understanding Grains and their usage
- Working with Pillar data for configuration
- Targeting Minions with Grains and Pillar data
- Remote Execution and Job Management
- Executing remote commands
- Managing jobs and job scheduling
- Retrieving job results and handling failures
- Advanced State Management
- Using Jinja and YAML in state files
- Managing complex states and dependencies
- Using Salt formulas and custom modules
- SaltStack Orchestration
- Introduction to Salt Orchestrate
- Writing orchestration states
- Executing and managing orchestration runs
- Event-Driven Automation
- Understanding the Salt Event System
- Writing and managing reactors
- Automating tasks based on events
- Security and Best Practices
- Securing SaltStack communication
- Managing user roles and permissions
- Best practices for SaltStack configuration and management
- Integrating SaltStack with Other Tools
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines
- Using SaltStack with cloud providers
- Extending SaltStack with custom modules and scripts
- Summary and Conclusion
- Recap of key concepts
- Discussion on advanced use cases
- Next steps and further learning resources
Introduction to SaltStack and Basic Configuration
Advanced SaltStack Techniques and Orchestration
Hands-On Labs: 60% of the training will involve practical exercises and case study.
Materials: Participants will receive course materials, code samples, and resources for further learning.
Certificate of Completion: Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a Prog360 Certificate of Completion for the Training Program.
SaltStack Certifications
SaltStack course delivery involves case studies, examples, discussions and exercises to enhance the learning experience.
At the end of the training the participants will be awarded Course Completion Certificates on SaltStack .
Post Course Evaluation
You may chose to enroll for a post course evaluation to analyse your knowledge metrics. The post course evaluation would cover the topics related to the training delivered over the period of the complete session, like:
- SaltStack Architecture
- Configuration Management
- State Files and Modules
- Orchestration and Event System
- Security and Best Practices
- Configuration Management
- Automation Techniques
- Infrastructure as Code
- SaltStack Orchestration
- Security Implementation
SaltStack Corporate Training
Prog360 offers on-demand corporate learning and development solutions around SaltStack that can be delivered both onsite and remote (based on availability). With Prog360, you can train your employees with our 360 Approach which not only enhance professional skills but also improvise inter-personal development. Please feel free to inquire further. We are open to discuss your requirement to provide you more customized solution specific to your needs. We will evaluate the skillset, analyze the business requirement and post that provide customized training solutions as per your business needs. Our corporate team for SaltStack training is based across the globe hence you can reach us nearby your region as well. For general training inquiries you can contact us at training@prog360.com.
SaltStack Consultation
If you have already up-skilled your team and have started implementing SaltStack , but are still facing challenges, Prog360 can still help you. Our SMEs can get on a call with you to understand the situation and provide you a plan involving the next steps covering both audit and implementation based on your problem statement. Our corporate team for SaltStack consultation is based across the globe hence you can reach us nearby your region as well. For general consultation inquiries you can contact us at consult@prog360.com . For more nearby inquiries you can reach your nearby team.
South East Asia and Oceania
Oceania: Melbourne, Australia: 152 Elizabeth St,Melbourne,VIC,Melbourne,
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South East Asia: Singapore: 5, Temasek Boulevard, Singapore, Central Region, 03898, Singapore
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Contact Number :- +61 3 9015 4952
South Asia and Middle East
South Asia: Bengaluru, India: No. 78, Next to KR Puram Tin Factory, Old Madras Road, Bangalore – Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560016
Corporate Training: training.southasia@prog360.com
Consulting Services: consult.southasia@prog360.com
Middle East:- Dubai, UAE: The Offices 4, One Central Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, Dubai, 00000, UAE
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Contact Number :- +91 9810 643 989