Salt Fundamentals

Install and configure a Salt master, accept minion keys, and run your first remote execution commands across real infrastructure.

Labs in this module

Meet the Salt Master - Install salt-master, start the service, and accept your first minion key.
Remote Execution - Execute commands on remote minions using Salt execution modules.
Grains - Query and set grains on minions. Use grain-based targeting to run commands selectively.
Modules and Functions - Discover Salt execution modules with sys.list_modules, explore functions, and install packages remotely.
Two Minions - Manage two minions at once. Accept both keys, target individual and groups, and compare grains.