OpenVox/Puppet Trainings

OpenVox/Puppet is a tool for managing and automating the configuration of servers. Users define the desired system condition in the infrastructure that they want to manage. This takes place by writing infrastructure code in OpenVox/Puppet’s domain-specific language, OpenVox/Puppet Code, which can be used with a variety of devices and operating systems. ATIX offers various OpenVox/Puppet training courses for users of different levels. Have a look!

ATIX offers certified OpenVox/Puppet Trainings! There are several options: There are several options:

  • “OpenVox/Puppet & Bolt Basic” for beginners
  • “OpenVox/Puppet & Bolt Developer” for experienced OpenVox/Puppet admins
  • “Ruby for OpenVox/Puppet” for everyone who really wants to know it inside out

There’s something for everyone who wants to be a Puppet expert!

More information about the trainings:

OpenVox/Puppet & Bolt Basic

OpenVox/Puppet & Bolt Basic is a three-day course with a practical approach. The course is for users who are not yet familiar in managing their infrastructure with OpenVox/Puppet products. In this basic training, participants learn how to use OpenVox/Puppet configuration management in their own infrastructure, and how to integrate and use OpenVox/Puppet applications. In addition, the use of OpenVox/Puppet Tasks and Plans is explained for process-based or cross-host activities. This gives participants the know-how to automate their infrastructure and put it into operation faster than ever before.

Contents

  • Basic use of Git client
  • Fundamentals of OpenVox/Puppet configuration management
    – Use of system information with Facter
    – Setup/structure of control repository
    – Integration of Puppet libraries (modules)
    – Setup/structure of Puppet libraries
    – Puppet DSL and parameter
    – Separation of code and data with Hiera
  • Basics OpenVox/Puppet Bolt
    – Setup/Structure of Puppet Tasks
    – Use of Puppet Tasks
    – Setup/Structure of Puppet Plans
  • Basics of OpenVox/Puppet server
    – Access and use of Puppet APIs

Price

€ 1,890 plus VAT (per participant)

Our trainings take place online.

Dates

Monday, Mar 17, 2025 to Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to Thursday, May 22, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Monday, Oct 13, 2025 to Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Monday, Jan 26, 2026 to Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Monday, Jun 8, 2026 to Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026

Booking

Book OpenVox/Puppet & Bolt Basic now

OpenVox/Puppet & Bolt Developer

In the OpenVox/Puppet Bolt Developer training, participants learn to develop their own Puppet code, use Hiera to separate code and data, create Puppet Tasks, and use them for different operating systems. For cross-host activities, the development of Puppet Tasks and Plans and integration with PuppetDB will be explained.

This course is designed for participants who already have experience with OpenVox/Puppet, but want to learn more about system administrations and professional DevOps including extensive know-how of configuration management strategies.

Contents

  • Puppet DSL: Control repo, modules, code logic
    – Referencing and integrating Puppet extensions
    – Puppet code with logic elements (if, case, data verification)
  • Puppet DSL: Hiera, parameters and data
    – Configuration of Hiera
    – Creating data hierarchies based on Facter information
  • Puppet Bolt Tasks and Puppet Integration
    – Access authorizations to Puppet tasks
    – Puppet tasks for different operating systems (meta tasks)
  • Puppet Bolt Plans with Puppet and PuppetDB integration
    – Error handling in Puppet Plans
    – Outputs in Puppet Plans

Price

€ 1,890 plus VAT (per participant)

Our trainings take place online.

Dates

Monday, May 26, 2025 to Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Monday, Dec 8, 2025 to Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025

Monday, Mar 16, 2026 to Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026

Monday, Oct 19, 2026 to Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026

Booking

Book OpenVox/Puppet & Bolt Developer now

Ruby for OpenVox/Puppet

Ruby for OpenVox/Puppet is a three-day training course intended for participants who have already worked with OpenVox/Puppet and would like to improve their skills. We introduce the Ruby part of OpenVox/Puppet for add-ons and extensions as well as Ruby concepts and explain how Puppet works internally. In addition, participants will find out why you should not use system Ruby installations, how to separate Ruby extensions and projects from the underlying Ruby version, debug Ruby and work with Ruby IRB. Other content includes Puppet Facter extensions, implementing Puppet Functions, and when and how to write your own set of types/providers.

Contents

  • Ruby basics like rbenv/rvm, working with Ruby GEMS and Bundler
    Using Ruby IRB
  • Debugging of Ruby-Code
  • Using the Puppet API for Custom Facts
  • Using the Puppet API for custom functions (API v1 and v2)
  • Writing types and providers (API v1 and API v2)

Price

€ 1,890 plus VAT (per participant)

Our trainings take place online.

Dates

Upon request

Booking

Book Ruby for OpenVox/Puppet now

Trainer

Martin Alfke
IT Consultant

Detailed profile

Martin Alfke has been supporting customers in the planning, introduction, construction, development and operation of IT automation with a focus on Puppet and GIT as a consultant for more than 10 years. As a trainer, Martin likes to share his knowledge about Puppet, Bolt and Git and GitLab. His work environment consists of diverse clients in the telecommunications, health care, government and automotive sectors.