Using Puppet to Perform Configuration Management in Oracle^® Solaris 11.3

Index

Numbers and Symbols

/etc/puppet/manifests/

where the site.pp file is storedWriting a Puppet Site Manifest

/etc/puppet/ssl/ca/signed

location of the Puppet CAPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

A

actions performed by the masterAbout the Puppet Master

agent

description ofAbout the Puppet Agent

agent configuration

setting config/server propertyHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

agent configuration exampleConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

agent SMF service instance

enablingHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

agents requests

viewing certificatesHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

attribute

desired state of a resourceAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

authenticationPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

authorizations for using PuppetHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

B

basic system configuration processPuppet Configuration Management Workflow

C

catalogs

how Puppet compilesHow Puppet Works

using the Facter utilityHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

certificate requests

viewingHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

certificates

signingHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

certification authority (CA) used by PuppetPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

class declaration

example ofIncluding a Class Declaration in a Puppet Manifest

types ofWriting Puppet Classes

class definition syntax

example ofWriting Puppet Classes

classes

description ofPuppet Classes

how to writeWriting Puppet Classes

clock synchronization

configuring NTP prior to installationHow to Configure NTP on the Puppet Master

command to create a module

puppet module generate module-nameWriting Puppet Modules

command to describe resource types

puppet describe --listPuppet Resource Type Descriptions

command to display resource types

puppet resource --typesAbout Puppet Resources and Resource Types

command to view resourcesViewing and Modifying Puppet Resources by Using the Command Line

common uses for PuppetCommon Uses for Puppet in Oracle Solaris

communication methods that Puppet uses

encryption methodPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

compiling catalogsHow Puppet Works

conditional logic

specifying in a manifestWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

config/server property

setting on agentHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

configuring a Puppet master and agent

example ofConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

configuring agents

testing connection to masterHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

configuring file systems

ZFS configurationUsing Puppet to Configure ZFS File Systems

configuring master and agents

tasksConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

configuring naming services

defining in a Puppet manifestUsing Puppet to Configure Naming Services

configuring network parameters

declaring in a Puppet manifestUsing Puppet to Configure Networking Parameters

configuring NTP

pre-installation taskHow to Configure NTP on the Puppet Master

configuring packaging

declaring resourcesUsing Puppet to Configure Packaging

configuring zones

declaring the zone resource typeiUsing Puppet to Configure Oracle Solaris Zones

connection to master

testingHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

controlling agents

through Puppet manifestsWriting a Puppet Site Manifest

create a module

how toWriting Puppet Modules

D

declaring resources in a site manifest

example ofWriting a Puppet Manifest

default nodeWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

defining Puppet resources

using manifestsPuppet Manifests

describing system information

using FacterGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

description of a Puppet manifestPuppet Manifests

description of a resource typePuppet Resource Type Descriptions

description of classesPuppet Classes

description of modulesPuppet Modules

description of the Puppet agentAbout the Puppet Agent

description of the Puppet master serverAbout the Puppet Master

description of the Puppet user and groupFunction of the Puppet User and Group

desired state of a resource

attributeAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

directory tree structure

modulesWriting Puppet Modules

discovering facts about a system

using FacterGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

displaying resource typesAbout Puppet Resources and Resource Types

documentation references for PuppetAdditional Puppet References

DSL

Domain Specific LanguageHow Puppet Works

E

enabling SMF service instance on agentHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

enabling SMF service instance on masterHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

encryptionPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

example of configuring Puppet master and agentConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

F

Facter

displaying system informationGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

facter -p

listing system factsGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

Facter utility

description ofHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

facts

how to gather using FacterGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

G

gathering facts

using FacterGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

using the Facter utilityHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

generating a Puppet configuration file

using stencilsHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

getting started with Puppet

pre-installation tasksPuppet Pre-Installation Tasks

group

description ofFunction of the Puppet User and Group

H

how puppet worksHow Puppet Works

how to configure a Puppet agentHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

how to configure a Puppet masterHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

how to configure NTP on masterHow to Configure NTP on the Puppet Master

how to configure Puppet master and agentConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

how to write a site manifestHow to Write a Puppet Site Manifest

I

infrastructure

how Puppet worksHow Puppet Works

installation issues

connectionsTroubleshooting Issues With Puppet in Oracle Solaris

securityTroubleshooting Issues With Puppet in Oracle Solaris

troubleshootingTroubleshooting Issues With Puppet in Oracle Solaris

installing packages

by using a Puppet manifestUsing Puppet to Configure Packaging

installing PuppetInstalling Puppet

pre-installation tasksPuppet Pre-Installation Tasks

IPS package

installing PuppetInstalling Puppet

K

keyword

node

writing manifestsWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

L

location of the Puppet CA

/etc/puppet/ssl/ca/signedPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

M

managing Puppet configuration

through SMFHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

manifest

declaring a class definitionIncluding a Class Declaration in a Puppet Manifest

declaring package resources

example ofUsing Puppet to Configure Packaging

declaring the files resource type in a manifest

example of ZFS instancesUsing Puppet to Configure ZFS File Systems

declaring the zone resource typeUsing Puppet to Configure Oracle Solaris Zones

defining naming services configuration

example ofUsing Puppet to Configure Naming Services

defining network configuration

example ofUsing Puppet to Configure Networking Parameters

how to declare resourcesAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

node-specificWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

manifests

description ofPuppet Manifests

master

testing connection from agentHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

master and agent

configuringConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

master configuration exampleConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

master server

description ofAbout the Puppet Master

master tasksAbout the Puppet Master

matching configuration to specific nodesWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

module directory tree structureWriting Puppet Modules

example ofWriting Puppet Modules

modules

description ofPuppet Modules

how to writeWriting Puppet Modules

manifest locationWriting Puppet Modules

puppet module generate module-name

command to createWriting Puppet Modules

more information about Puppet

where to findAdditional Puppet References

N

naming services configuration

using Puppet to defineUsing Puppet to Configure Naming Services

network configuration

declaring in a Puppet manifestUsing Puppet to Configure Networking Parameters

node configuration

agent configurationHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

node-specific manifest

description ofWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

normal class declaration

writing classesWriting Puppet Classes

NTP

how to configure

pre-installation taskHow to Configure NTP on the Puppet Master

O

Oracle Solaris system configurationPuppet Configuration Management Workflow

outstanding certificate requests

viewingHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

P

packages

installing PuppetInstalling Puppet

packaging

how to configure with PuppetUsing Puppet to Configure Packaging

polling

how agents workHow Puppet Works

pre-installation task

configuring NTPHow to Configure NTP on the Puppet Master

pre-installation tasksPuppet Pre-Installation Tasks

privileges for using PuppetHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

pull method

polling the masterHow Puppet Works

Puppet agent

how to configureHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

Puppet agent descriptionAbout the Puppet Agent

Puppet agent/master model

description ofAbout the Puppet Agent

Puppet CA location

/etc/puppet/ssl/ca/signedPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

Puppet certificate authorityPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

Puppet classes

how to writeWriting Puppet Classes

site.ppPuppet Classes

Puppet common usesCommon Uses for Puppet in Oracle Solaris

Puppet configuration file

SMF stencilHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

puppet describe --list

command to describe resource typesPuppet Resource Type Descriptions

Puppet documentation

additional referencesAdditional Puppet References

Puppet encryptionPuppet Encryption and Communication Methods

Puppet infrastructure

how Puppet worksHow Puppet Works

Puppet installationInstalling Puppet

Puppet IPS package

system/management/puppetInstalling Puppet

Puppet management through SMFHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

Puppet manifests

how to writeWriting a Puppet Site Manifest

Puppet master

how to configureHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

Puppet master and agent configurationConfiguring the Puppet Master and Agent

Puppet master server descriptionAbout the Puppet Master

puppet module generate

creating a Puppet moduleWriting Puppet Modules

Puppet modules

description ofPuppet Modules

how to writeWriting Puppet Modules

Puppet privileges and authorizationsHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

puppet resource --types

command for displayingAbout Puppet Resources and Resource Types

Puppet resource typesAbout Puppet Resources and Resource Types

Puppet SMF service instance

enabling on masterHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

Puppet support in Oracle SolarisHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

Puppet user

description ofFunction of the Puppet User and Group

Puppet version supportedInstalling Puppet

puppet.conf fileHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

site configurationHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

R

references

Puppet documentationAdditional Puppet References

resource

attributeAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

declaring in a manifestAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

resource type descriptionsPuppet Resource Type Descriptions

resource types

displayingAbout Puppet Resources and Resource Types

overviewAbout Puppet Resources and Resource Types

Puppet resourcesWorking With Puppet Resources and Resource Types in Oracle Solaris

resource-like class declaration

writing classesWriting Puppet Classes

resources

defining in a classPuppet Classes

defining within a manifestPuppet Manifests

viewingViewing and Modifying Puppet Resources by Using the Command Line

reusing Puppet code

writing classesWriting Puppet Classes

rights profiles

solaris.smf.manage.puppetHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

solaris.smf.value.puppetHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

S

service instances

for Puppet master and agentHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

setting SMF values on agentHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

signing certificates

master taskHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

site configuration

puppet.conf fileHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

site manifestWriting a Puppet Site Manifest

declaring resourcesAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

site manifest exampleWriting a Puppet Manifest

site.pp

writing a site manifestWriting a Puppet Site Manifest

site.pp file

defining a classPuppet Classes

manifest filePuppet Manifests

SMF configurationHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

SMF service instance

enabling on agentHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

enabling on masterHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

SMF service instances

svc:/application/puppet:agentHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

svc:/application/puppet:masterHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

SMF stencil

Puppet configuration fileHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

solaris.smf.manage.puppet

rights profilesHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

solaris.smf.value.puppet

rights profilesHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

specifying conditional logic in a manifestWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

stencil

Puppet configurationHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

supported Puppet featuresHighlights of Puppet Support in Oracle Solaris 11.3

supported Puppet versionInstalling Puppet

svc:/application/puppet:agent

SMF service instance for agentHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

svc:/application/puppet:master

SMF service instance for masterHow Puppet Configuration Is Managed Through SMF

syntax for declaring a resource

writing a Puppet manifestAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

system configuration for Oracle SolarisPuppet Configuration Management Workflow

system information

how to display with FacterGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

system/management/puppet

Puppet IPS packageInstalling Puppet

T

tasks performed by the masterAbout the Puppet Master

testing connection to master

configuring agentsHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

troubleshooting connections

Puppet installation issuesTroubleshooting Issues With Puppet in Oracle Solaris

troubleshooting installation issuesTroubleshooting Issues With Puppet in Oracle Solaris

troubleshooting security

Puppet installation issuesTroubleshooting Issues With Puppet in Oracle Solaris

U

user and group functionsFunction of the Puppet User and Group

uses for PuppetCommon Uses for Puppet in Oracle Solaris

using Facter

describe system informationGathering Information About a System by Using Facter

using Puppet classesPuppet Classes

using Puppet modulesPuppet Modules

using Puppet to configure naming servicesUsing Puppet to Configure Naming Services

using Puppet to configure networkingUsing Puppet to Configure Networking Parameters

using Puppet to configure ZFS file systemsUsing Puppet to Configure ZFS File Systems

using Puppet to configure zonesUsing Puppet to Configure Oracle Solaris Zones

using Puppet to install packagesUsing Puppet to Configure Packaging

V

values

setting config/server propertyHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

viewing certificate requests on masterHow to Configure the Puppet Master and Agent

viewing resourcesViewing and Modifying Puppet Resources by Using the Command Line

W

where to find Puppet documentationAdditional Puppet References

writing a Puppet manifest

declaring a resourceAbout Declaring Puppet Resources

writing a site manifestWriting a Puppet Site Manifest

how toHow to Write a Puppet Site Manifest

writing classes

normal class declarationWriting Puppet Classes

resource-like class declarationWriting Puppet Classes

writing modulesWriting Puppet Modules

writing node-specific manifestsWriting Puppet Manifests That Specify Node-Specific Code

writing Puppet classesWriting Puppet Classes

Z

ZFS file systems configuration

using Puppet to defineUsing Puppet to Configure ZFS File Systems

zone resource type

declaringUsing Puppet to Configure Oracle Solaris Zones

zones configuring with PuppetUsing Puppet to Configure Oracle Solaris Zones