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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Puppet's not free either, though there is a cut-down free version with limitations I believe.Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
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. -
I've only used Puppet on Linux, and never on Windows machines.Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
There is quite a big initial learning curve in my opinion, but it's not too hard to get your head around.
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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 abysmal
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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,
PaulComment
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The client co already has a puppet working there....
EDIT : Oh sorry, that's a muppet I was thinking of
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