• Online, Self-Paced

Explore the basics of SaltStack and the different installation methods available.

Learning Objectives

DevOps with Saltstack: Overview

  • describe what Salt is and its core functions
  • describe how Salt works
  • list the advantages of Salt
  • recognize Salt best practices
  • run the Salt bootstrap script to install your Salt master
  • install Salt using the platform-specific guide
  • describe the dependencies that are required when running Salt on a Unix platform
  • install Salt-Minion on Windows
  • perform the initial Salt configuration, such as setting up the master and minion configuration and key identity
  • validate key identity to connect to the Salt master

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Development

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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