Configuration Management vs. Workflows vs. Orchestration
summary
Puppet declarative configuration cannot express ordered operational steps, so use Puppet Bolt to run tasks with JSON parameter metadata (shell/python/ruby/powershell) and assemble them into plans in Puppet DSL or YAML for orchestration. Real examples: produce anonymized DB dumps across hundreds of JBoss hosts, refresh caches while apps are stopped, or spin up VMs, register DBs, then deploy in strict order. Integration with PuppetDB, AWX/Tower or Puppet Enterprise removes SSH, reduces MTTR, and supports on‑demand workflows and coordinated rollouts.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00Introduction and community
- 4:53Configuration management evolution
- 10:11Workflow management and tasks
- 15:58Orchestration principles
- 20:13Summary and benefits
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