Cloud Configuration Management and Fleet Automation

Managing a growing fleet of cloud servers manually is inefficient and prone to errors. This course introduces you to the power of automation, teaching you how to configure and maintain computer systems consistently at scale. You will transition from manual system administration to automated infrastructure management. By understanding how to define your desired system state in code, you will be able to deploy, update, and manage cloud virtual machines and IT fleets reliably. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational configuration management concepts, key terminology, and declarative automation. - Configure virtual machines and cloud resources using Puppet and modern infrastructure-as-code principles. - Automate repetitive system administration tasks and manage computer fleets efficiently. - Apply state management techniques to ensure systems remain consistent and secure. - Implement basic monitoring and reporting practices to track fleet health and configuration changes. The course starts with essential definitions and the core principles of automation before guiding you through writing configuration code, managing virtual resources, and scaling operations. This course is designed for beginners interested in IT support, system administration, or cloud operations, with no prior automation experience required. Start reading today to build the foundational skills needed for modern cloud administration.