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SIML. Configurations Management System Chris Boyd. Problem. Time consuming task of provisioning a number of systems with STIG compliance Managing a number of systems and insuring they are up to date. System Components. Powershell script Creates any number of VM’s and Turns them on

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  1. SIML Configurations Management System Chris Boyd

  2. Problem Time consuming task of provisioning a number of systems with STIG compliance Managing a number of systems and insuring they are up to date

  3. System Components • Powershell script • Creates any number of VM’s and Turns them on • PXE Boot / Kickstart • Automatic install of OS • Set up User accounts, Network configuration, ect • Puppet • Puppet and puppet scripts installed • Machine is mad STIG compliant • Spacewalk • System is Registered to and managed by Spacewalk • Custom software and updates can now be administered

  4. Features: SIML • Provision any number of systems with a single click • Create the VM • Install the OS • STIG compliant • Basic Setup: Network Configuration, User, etc… • Register to Spacewalk server

  5. Features: Cont. • Manage Systems • Keep inventory of systems • Easy identify status of systems • Push updates and software to systems • Manage and deploy configuration files • Easy to Integrate • CentOS – Free – Spacewalk • RHEL- Paid/Supported-RHN Satellite • All software can be free or is usually existing

  6. Why is this Helpful? • 100’s of Man Hours are spent with updating systems, STIG configuration and system managentwith large projects. • One of the Leading causes of system vulnerabilities is Out of Date Software • Ensure the machine is STIG compliant. • Makes it easier to do • Especially helpful for less experienced Admins.

  7. DEMO

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