Configuration Management

After working extensively with both Puppet and Ansible, I’ve discovered some powerful features in the Puppet ecosystem that deserve more attention. In this post, I’ll share my experiences with Hiera and Puppet Bolt, highlighting how they compare to Ansible’s approach. Hiera vs. Ansible’s host_vars and group_vars One of the most significant differences between Puppet and Ansible is how they handle variable hierarchies. Ansible uses host_vars and group_vars directories, which provide a straightforward but somewhat rigid approach to configuration data....

Let’s face it: infrastructure management can be tedious. But what if I told you that SaltStack has some seriously useful features that can transform your experience from mundane to efficient? While many configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet offer similar functionality, SaltStack distinguishes itself through its powerful event-driven architecture, efficient minion communication, and exceptional templating capabilities. These features make it particularly well-suited for managing complex, dynamic infrastructure at scale....