ClientCo wants something to capture server configurations etc for a programme of work, will be at most 50-75 servers (so rules out Chef as want to go down the free route) and will be a mix of Oracle Linux and WinTel, anyone used Puppet, how easy/hard is it to pick up and learn, are there any better options out there.
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Configuration Management (Puppet or alternative)
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Configuration Management (Puppet or alternative)
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostClientCo wants something to capture server configurations etc for a programme of work, will be at most 50-75 servers (so rules out Chef as want to go down the free route) and will be a mix of Oracle Linux and WinTel, anyone used Puppet, how easy/hard is it to pick up and learn, are there any better options out there.
Is the intention so build from these configurations? If so xCAT is what you want, it's free, but the learning curve is very steep, they all are really. From what I've seen, xCAT is the most powerful, does AIX too, physicals, VM's, builds from the server IMM/LOM/FSP and even build Bladecenters. -
Originally posted by SimonMac View Posthow easy/hard is it to pick up and learn, are there any better options out there.
There is quite a big initial learning curve in my opinion, but it's not too hard to get your head around.
Using something like The Foreman helps fill the gap between Puppet Open Source, and Puppet EnterpriseComment
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You can always set up your own Chef server rather than paying. You don't get their "bonus" offerings like analytics and such, but if all you really need is config management it might be an idea.
Good luck trying to follow the Chef documentation though - it's utterly abysmalComment
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I would personally recommend something like Ansible or Puppet. If you are wanting it free, then the open source versions will work.
Puppet is a steep learning curve for Windows Administrators, as it is a new way of thinking, and requires some programming knowledge.Kind Regards,
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The client co already has a puppet working there....
EDIT : Oh sorry, that's a muppet I was thinking of'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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