Infrastructure as Code with Puppet and Chef

Automating IT Infrastructure with Code for Scalability, Consistency, and Efficiency

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MODE
Virtual (Google Meet)

TYPE
Mentor Based

LEVEL
Moderate

DURATION
3 Weeks

About

The Infrastructure as Code with Puppet and Chef program focuses on automating infrastructure deployment and management using two of the most widely used configuration management tools—Puppet and Chef. Participants will gain practical knowledge in writing reusable automation scripts, managing system configurations, deploying applications, and maintaining infrastructure consistency in on-premises and cloud environments.

Aim

To provide participants with hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Puppet and Chef, enabling them to automate server provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment in modern IT and cloud environments.

Program Objectives

To introduce participants to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation principles.
To train participants in using Puppet and Chef for configuration management.
To provide hands-on experience in automating IT infrastructure deployment.
To explore DevOps CI/CD integrations and security compliance with IaC.
To prepare professionals for automation-driven DevOps and cloud engineering roles.

Program Structure

Week 1: Fundamentals of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management

Module 1: Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
- Importance of automation in IT infrastructure management.
- IaC vs. traditional manual configuration.
- Declarative vs. imperative approaches to IaC.
Introduction to Configuration Management Tools
- Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Terraform – differences and use cases.
- Understanding push vs. pull configuration management models.

Hands-On Lab:

Setting up a virtualized environment (VMs or cloud instances) for IaC experimentation.

Module 2: Introduction to Puppet for Configuration Management

What is Puppet?
- Puppet architecture: Master-Agent vs. Standalone mode.
- Puppet manifests, modules, and resources.
- Puppet DSL (Domain Specific Language).
Installing and Configuring Puppet
- Setting up a Puppet Master and Agent.
- Writing basic Puppet manifests to configure servers.

Hands-On Lab:

Installing Puppet Master and Agent, writing a basic manifest, and applying configurations.

Week 2: Advanced Puppet and Introduction to Chef

Module 3: Advanced Puppet Techniques

Managing Puppet Modules and Classes
- Using Puppet Forge to install modules.
- Writing reusable Puppet classes and defining hierarchies.
Puppet Hiera and Data Separation
- Implementing Hiera for managing configuration data.
- Using variables, templates, and facter to customize deployments.
Puppet Best Practices and Security
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Puppet Enterprise.
- Encrypting sensitive data using Puppet Bolt and Hiera-Eyaml.

Hands-On Lab:

Deploying a multi-node infrastructure with Puppet modules and Hiera.

Module 4: Introduction to Chef for Configuration Management

What is Chef?
- Chef architecture: Chef Server, Workstation, and Clients.
- Chef Cookbooks, Recipes, and Resources.
Installing and Configuring Chef
- Setting up a Chef Workstation and Server.
- Writing basic Chef recipes and running them on managed nodes.

Hands-On Lab:

Installing Chef and writing a simple Chef recipe to configure a web server.

Week 3: Advanced Chef, Automation, and Cloud Integration

Module 5: Advanced Chef Features and Automation

Using Chef Cookbooks and Roles
- Managing multiple server configurations with Cookbooks.
- Defining roles and environments in Chef.
Chef Data Bags and Encrypted Secrets
- Storing configuration data in Data Bags.
- Encrypting secrets for secure infrastructure management.
Automating Configuration Management with Chef and Puppet
- Using Puppet and Chef for large-scale deployments.
- Comparing Chef Solo vs. Chef Infra.

Hands-On Lab:

Deploying a production-ready Chef setup with encrypted data bags.

Module 6: Puppet and Chef in Cloud Environments and CI/CD

Using Puppet and Chef in Cloud Environments
- Managing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud instances with Puppet/Chef.
- Auto-scaling cloud infrastructure with IaC tools.
Integrating Puppet and Chef with CI/CD Pipelines
- Automating deployments with GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Ensuring compliance and security with automated testing.

Hands-On Lab:

Deploying a cloud-based infrastructure using Puppet or Chef with AWS/Azure.

Participant’s Eligibility

DevOps Engineers and Cloud Architects
IT Administrators and System Engineers
Security Engineers handling compliance automation
Students and professionals in infrastructure automation

Program Outcomes

Proficiency in writing and managing Puppet manifests and Chef cookbooks
Hands-on experience in automating configuration management at scale
Understanding of DevOps best practices for infrastructure automation
Ability to integrate Puppet and Chef into cloud and hybrid environments
Readiness for certifications (Puppet Certified Practitioner, Chef Certified Engineer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)

Fee Structure

Standard Fee: INR ~~16,998~~ USD ~~224~~

Discounted Fee: INR 8,499 USD 112

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