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SaltStack

SaltStack - Intelligent automation for modern IT

SaltStack is an open-source, event-driven automation framework for configuration management, remote execution, and scalable orchestration across large infrastructure.

Official Website

Category

DevOps & Cloud

First Release

2011

License

Apache 2.0-compatible open source with commercial offerings

Maintained By

Thomas S. Hatch and SaltStack, Inc.

Latest News

Salt 3006.29, 3007.16 and 3008.4 Patch eMudhra Certificate Authority Flaw

Salt released versions 3006.29 (LTS), 3007.16 (STS) and 3008.4 (LTS) to remove the compromised emSign root after Mozilla disclosed that eMudhra generated private keys incorrectly for eight intermediate CAs, so administrators who make HTTPS requests or use the bundled pip should upgrade.

10/24/2026 • 0 likes

Difficulty

Intermediate 2/3

Beginners can start with simple commands and states, but mastering its reactor system, grains, pillars, and multi-master setups requires hands-on experience.