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Update a Salt Minion with Execution Modules

We can manage numerous servers at once through the use of Salt. This type of remote execution is supported via the use of _execution modules_, which are individual sets of functions that let us perform related actions on our servers, often across distributions and operating systems. In this lab, we'll practice using execution modules by preparing a new development server.

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Clock icon Beginner
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Clock icon 15m
Last updated
Clock icon Aug 13, 2025

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  1. Challenge

    Add User

    Create the dscully user on all servers. Ensure the fmulder and wskinner users have been added to hers.

  2. Challenge

    Install Packages

    Ensure Node.JS and NPM are installed, as well as needed NPM modules.

  3. Challenge

    Update Hosts

    Updates all dev hosts so they can talk to the new dev server and the new server can communicate with the existing dev servers.

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