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Create a Cross-Platform Apache Salt Formula

An ideal Salt formula is one based on the needs of its user, and a common use case is a formula that can work across multiple distributions. In this hands-on lab, we'll look at an existing Apache formula and then incorporate the use of Jinja so that it works on Red Hat as well as Ubuntu.

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Level

Intermediate

Duration

30m

Published

May 21, 2021

Challenge

Review the Formula

Review the provided Apache formula.
Challenge

Add Jinja Mapping

Using what you learned by reviewing the formula, create a map.jinja file to add the needed parameters.
Challenge

Update States

Update each state so it references the Jinja map.

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A Cloud Guru

The Cloud Content team comprises subject matter experts hyper focused on services offered by the leading cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, and Azure), as well as cloud-related technologies such as Linux and DevOps. The team is thrilled to share their knowledge to help you build modern tech solutions from the ground up, secure and optimize your environments, and so much more!

What's a lab?

Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.