AWS OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise | Configuration and Management Flashcards
How do I get started with OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise?
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The best way to get started with OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise is to review the AWS OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise Getting Started chapter of the technical documentation and the readme file in the Starter Kit that comes with your server.
How do I create Puppet modules?
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The easiest way to get started is to use existing Puppet modules from Puppet Forge. Many public repositories on Puppet Forge contain modules that can run with little to no modification. The OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise Starter Kit also includes an example Puppet module and describes how it works.
How do I upgrade my Puppet nodes to a newer release version?
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Puppet node upgrades can be done at your convenience by using the upgrade guide. Although OpsWorks regularly performs Puppet Enterprise server version upgrades on your behalf, your Puppet nodes continue to operate even if they remain on the earlier version.
Is there a sample module that I can use to check out OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise?
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Yes. The OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise Starter Kit includes a sample module that you can use to test drive the offering and explore its functionality.
Security
Is it possible to use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) with OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise?
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Yes. IAM users with the appropriate permissions can work with AWS OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise. The Puppet users are not managed by IAM and must be provisioned from within Puppet Enterprise.
Do I have root access to my OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise server EC2 instance?
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Yes. You can provide an SSH key pair to enable root access to the OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise server EC2 instance. OpsWorks for Puppet Enterprise provides you with tooling to perform common operational tasks, and so we recommend that you disable SSH access.
Where can I find more information about security and running applications on AWS?
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See Amazon Web Services: Overview of Security Processes and the AWS Security Center.
