Uyuni is a systems management platform that helps administrators maintain large fleets of Linux servers and other managed systems. It provides a central environment for software management, configuration, provisioning and infrastructure administration.
The software is particularly useful where administrators must keep many machines consistently configured and up to date. Rather than managing software repositories, package updates and system configuration separately on every server, Uyuni allows these operations to be coordinated from one management interface.
Uyuni uses Salt for configuration management and remote execution. Administrators can define desired system states, distribute configuration changes and execute commands across selected machines. The platform also provides facilities for software channel management, patch administration and system grouping.
The project originated as a fork of Spacewalk and forms the upstream foundation for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager. Its capabilities extend beyond initial server provisioning into the ongoing maintenance and security management of deployed infrastructure.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides centralised administration of Linux systems and managed infrastructure.
- Manages software repositories, packages and update channels.
- Supports patch management and security update administration.
- Uses Salt for configuration management and remote execution.
- Applies configuration states consistently across groups of systems.
- Provides system inventory and management information.
- Supports system grouping for coordinated administrative operations.
- Offers provisioning and system deployment capabilities.
- Provides scheduled actions and automated maintenance tasks.
- Supports configuration auditing and compliance-related management.
- Offers browser-based administration and APIs for automation.
- Supports management of heterogeneous Linux environments.
Website: www.uyuni-project.org
Support:
Developer: Uyuni Project contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Uyuni is written in Java. Learn Java with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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