Puppet (Configuration Management Tool)

Puppet is a Configuration Management Tool that automates the administration of your IT infrastructure. Used widely by system administrators, Puppet helps maintain consistency and manage multiple servers, ensuring high availability and performance. Coursera's Puppet catalogue intends to immerse you in the world of configuration management and infrastructure automation. You'll learn the foundational principles of Puppet, how to write and deploy Puppet modules and manifests, handle nodes, and implement version control. You will also get hands-on experience in managing server configurations, user access, and software installations, thus enhancing scalability and securing your IT ecosystem. The skill equips you to streamline your IT operations, reduce deployment time, and handle infrastructure orchestration efficiently.