Puppet and WindowsDo’s and Don’ts

Who is that guy?and why should I listen to him.

Quick overview● Why Windows● Do’s● Don’ts● Recap● Questions

Why Windows?

We need this,and you seem smart

Do’s

Upgrade PuppetOhhh, shiny!

Clean CodeKeep 'em Separated

Reboots

Powershell An elegant weapon for a more civilized

age.

Use the registry

Invest time in ChocolateyManual Install, ain’t nobody got time for that

Add checksFailure is an option

Open SourceCode like nobody’s peer reviewing.

Don’ts

Do notGet a domain controller

There can be only one

Do notTry to solve it in Hiera

Unless you enjoy puzzles

Do notMix slashes

Do notThink file based

You are going to have a bad time!

Recap

Do’s● Upgrade puppet● Clean code● Reboots● Powershell● Registry● Chocolaty● Add Checks● Open Source

Don’ts● Do not get a domain controller● Do not try to solve it in hiera● Do not mix slashes● Do not think file based

Questions?

Important LinksWindows Package Management

https://chocolatey.org/

Powershell Objectshttp://s.basg.nl/1vdVyxx

List of Modulespuppetlabs/mssqlrismoney/chocolateybadgerious/windows_envmartezr/rdprmsphd/windows_firewalladenning/winntp

puppetlabs/aclpuppetlabs/registrypuppetlabs/rebootjoshcooper/powershellpuppetlabs/dismpuppetlabs/inifile

Presentation is onlinehttp://s.basg.nl/puppetwindows

You can find me on Google+http://google.com/+basgrolleman

Final Notes