Learners will configure, automate, and manage a secure password-less infrastructure using Puppet across Linux systems. By the end of this course, learners will be able to set up foundational Puppet configurations, implement automated user management, apply Hiera for data-driven configuration, and design reusable Puppet modules for scalable infrastructure management.
Implement Password-Less Infrastructure with Puppet
Implement Password-Less Infrastructure with Puppet
This course is part of Apply Puppet for Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Configure password-less, secure Linux infrastructure using Puppet automation.
Implement data-driven configurations with Hiera and reusable Puppet modules.
Automate user management and enforce consistent configurations across systems.
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February 2026
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Apply Puppet for Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces the Puppet project for building a password-less infrastructure and guides learners through the essential system and Puppet configurations required to prepare Linux environments for automated access and user management.
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5 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on managing configuration data using Puppet Hiera and organizing automation logic through Puppet modules to enable scalable, reusable, and maintainable infrastructure management.
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4 videos3 assignments
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