July 2015
Intermediate to advanced
350 pages
6h 28m
English
Overview
Dive into the practical world of infrastructure automation with the Salt Cookbook. With over 80 real-world recipes, this book equips you to configure and manage infrastructure workflows using Salt, a powerful system automation tool. From setup to advanced deployment strategies, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to master automation like a pro.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the Salt architecture and efficiently configure its components for any infrastructure.
- Master contexts such as user roles, access levels, and multitiered authentication with Salt.
- Automate vast workloads by setting up orchestration and multimaster configurations.
- Integrate Salt's cloud capabilities to extend its reach and manage online resources effectively.
- Deploy the powerful Salt event and reactor system to react in real time to infrastructure requirements.
Author(s)
Anirban Saha is a seasoned expert in system and infrastructure management. With years of experience working with automation tools like Salt, Anirban brings a wealth of practical knowledge to this book. As an advocate of efficient system design, Anirban focuses on delivering clear, actionable guidance to help readers achieve their automation goals.
Who is it for?
Professionals in system and infrastructure management who are seeking ways to enhance automation will find this book invaluable. This includes system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals with or without prior experience with Salt. Whether you are new to infrastructure management or looking to optimize existing practices, this book will provide the tools and insight needed to succeed.
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