Chef vs. Puppet is an ongoing debate, but here are 10 advantages I believe Puppet has over Chef today.
Puppet and MySQL: create databases and users
Most applications use some kind of SQL database. Here’s how to manage your MySQL servers, users, databases, and access permissions using Puppet.
Golden image or foil ball?
Managing server config with “golden images” is more like managing a foil ball: it’s difficult to pull apart, and difficult to press back together. Luke Kanies has a better way.