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Puppet configures nodes by reading and applying manifests written by sysadmins. Manifests contain classes, which are chunks of code that configure a specific aspect or feature of a machine.

One or more classes can be stored in a module, which is a self-contained bundle of Puppet code. Pre-existing modules can be downloaded from the Puppet Forge, and most users use a combination of pre-built modules and modules they wrote themselves.

A Fast Introduction to Using Modules

This user's guide includes a pair of interactive quick start guides, which walk you through installing, using, hacking, and creating Puppet modules.

• Quick Start: Using PE
• Quick Start: Writing Modules

A Leisurely Introduction to Writing Puppet Code

For a more complete introduction to Puppet resources, manifests, classes, modules, defined types, facts, variables, and more, read the Learning Puppet series.

• Learning Puppet

Detailed Documentation

The Puppet reference manual contains more information about using modules and the Puppet language.

• Installing and Managing Modules
• Module Fundamentals
• The Puppet Language Guide

Printable References

The module layout cheat sheet is useful when writing your own modules or hacking existing modules.

• Module Layout Cheat Sheet

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