Topic: Linux system management solutions

[stdevel]

Especially when managing plenty of Linux systems, there are two major utilities: Foreman and Uyuni (former Spacewalk). These tools can be used in order to eliminate time-consuming machine lifecycle administrative tasks. Which of them is the best? Who are these tools made for?

I use both tools and can connect you with people of both projects if you're interested.

Agenda proposal

• Motivation
  • When a dedicated system management tool is required?
  • Typical use cases
• Tool overview and history
  • Spacewalk
  • Uyuni
  • Foreman / Katello
  • Landscape
• Features
  • Software and patch management
  • Machine provisioning and lifecycle management
  • Configuration management
  • System maintenance and administration
• Tips, Do's and Don'ts

Estimated duration: 60-120 minutes.