Jason St-Cyr
@jasonstcyr.com
Dad, Writer, YouTuber, Corporate DevRel-er. Opinions expressed are my own, but often work-related. (he/him) #dnd #ttrpg #devrel
Find me on other places via http://jasonstcyr.com
Find me on other places via http://jasonstcyr.com
Are you using legacy versions of Perforce Puppet Continuous Delivery (CD) 4.x and Comply/SCM 2.x? These are going to EOL on February 6th, 2026, so you should start planning that migration to the latest version today!
Details and links to migration docs:
dev.to/puppet/remin...
#Puppet
Details and links to migration docs:
dev.to/puppet/remin...
#Puppet
Reminder: EOL for Puppet CD 4.x and Puppet Comply 2.x
This is a reminder of the End of Life (EOL) notice that was published on August 5, 2025 for legacy...
dev.to
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Are you using legacy versions of Perforce Puppet Continuous Delivery (CD) 4.x and Comply/SCM 2.x? These are going to EOL on February 6th, 2026, so you should start planning that migration to the latest version today!
Details and links to migration docs:
dev.to/puppet/remin...
#Puppet
Details and links to migration docs:
dev.to/puppet/remin...
#Puppet
New tutorial on the blog: how to run Ansible playbooks with the Perforce Puppet Edge Playbook Runner. This article covers the basics of the Playbook Runner as well as a full tutorial and example playbook to use!
www.puppet.com/blog/run-ans...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
www.puppet.com/blog/run-ans...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
a man with his arms crossed is smiling and the word noice is on his chest
Alt: Clip from Brooklyn 99. A young man in a hoodie, shirt, and tie, (detective Jake Peralta) states "Noice" as he nods his head.
Jake is very happy that Jason has written a new article about Puppet Edge, because it's one more chance to learn and be awesome!
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
New tutorial on the blog: how to run Ansible playbooks with the Perforce Puppet Edge Playbook Runner. This article covers the basics of the Playbook Runner as well as a full tutorial and example playbook to use!
www.puppet.com/blog/run-ans...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
www.puppet.com/blog/run-ans...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
whenever i was playing a videogame as a kid my dad would come in and say 'are you levelling up your wizard?' but I'd be playing Need for Speed Underground or something. now i am sitting here literally levelling up my wizard realising he is dunking on me from 20 years in the past
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
whenever i was playing a videogame as a kid my dad would come in and say 'are you levelling up your wizard?' but I'd be playing Need for Speed Underground or something. now i am sitting here literally levelling up my wizard realising he is dunking on me from 20 years in the past
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
Looking for an amazing tech writer to join my org and write for Cash App. 100% remote. Spread the word!
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
Careers - Senior/Staff Technical Writer
Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy.
block.xyz
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Looking for an amazing tech writer to join my org and write for Cash App. 100% remote. Spread the word!
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
block.xyz/careers/jobs...
Ahead of the webinar on November 5th, I have a short session with some content that couldn't squeeze into the webinar! Get an overview of how Puppet Edge helps with automation across Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXwe...
#NetworkAutomation #DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXwe...
#NetworkAutomation #DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
Puppet Edge Across Lifecycle: Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2
YouTube video by Perforce Puppet
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ahead of the webinar on November 5th, I have a short session with some content that couldn't squeeze into the webinar! Get an overview of how Puppet Edge helps with automation across Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXwe...
#NetworkAutomation #DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXwe...
#NetworkAutomation #DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
INVENTOR: ive got a great new toy idea for you, it's called... the Radio Flyer
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
November 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
INVENTOR: ive got a great new toy idea for you, it's called... the Radio Flyer
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
TOY EXEC: oh wow, so it's like a plane that flies via... radio?
INVENTOR: it's not a plane
TOY EXEC: oh...Kay, so it's
INVENTOR: its a little red wagon
TOY EXEC: with ... a radio on it?
INVENTOR: theres no radio
I don't remember having this much anxiety in '93...
a man wearing a st louis hat covers his face
ALT: a man wearing a st louis hat covers his face
media.tenor.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I don't remember having this much anxiety in '93...
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "Doctor Who," or "Transformers."
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "Doctor Who," or "Transformers."
WEBINAR TIME! November 5th, join us! I chat with my colleagues Margaret Lee and Robin Tatam about all the new stuff in #Puppet Edge and how it can help teams work together better.
🔗 Register here ➡️ www.puppet.com/resources/ev...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode #NetworkAutomation
🔗 Register here ➡️ www.puppet.com/resources/ev...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode #NetworkAutomation
October 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
WEBINAR TIME! November 5th, join us! I chat with my colleagues Margaret Lee and Robin Tatam about all the new stuff in #Puppet Edge and how it can help teams work together better.
🔗 Register here ➡️ www.puppet.com/resources/ev...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode #NetworkAutomation
🔗 Register here ➡️ www.puppet.com/resources/ev...
#DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode #NetworkAutomation
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
for things that are a significant part of your COGS: go as low to the metal as you can.
for everything else: don't. you'll save time and energy rather than re-inventing abstractions.
for everything else: don't. you'll save time and energy rather than re-inventing abstractions.
There's also a pure economic argument here against being a renter of a renter
The more valuable you think your company is, the less you should want to do that. It's a tool for quickly building marginal businesses, not lasting economic value
The more valuable you think your company is, the less you should want to do that. It's a tool for quickly building marginal businesses, not lasting economic value
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
for things that are a significant part of your COGS: go as low to the metal as you can.
for everything else: don't. you'll save time and energy rather than re-inventing abstractions.
for everything else: don't. you'll save time and energy rather than re-inventing abstractions.
🚀 New Puppet Continuous Delivery releases!
🔹 5.12.0: Better source control validation + enhanced Impact Analysis for file changes.
🔹 4.38.0: Same IA enhancement + RBAC fix for blank user profiles.
Overview and links for release notes:
🔗 dev.to/puppet/new-f...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
🔹 5.12.0: Better source control validation + enhanced Impact Analysis for file changes.
🔹 4.38.0: Same IA enhancement + RBAC fix for blank user profiles.
Overview and links for release notes:
🔗 dev.to/puppet/new-f...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
New file change detection and improved source control validation in Puppet Continuous Delivery 5.12.0
The latest updates to Continuous Delivery for Puppet Enterprise are now available, bringing new...
dev.to
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚀 New Puppet Continuous Delivery releases!
🔹 5.12.0: Better source control validation + enhanced Impact Analysis for file changes.
🔹 4.38.0: Same IA enhancement + RBAC fix for blank user profiles.
Overview and links for release notes:
🔗 dev.to/puppet/new-f...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
🔹 5.12.0: Better source control validation + enhanced Impact Analysis for file changes.
🔹 4.38.0: Same IA enhancement + RBAC fix for blank user profiles.
Overview and links for release notes:
🔗 dev.to/puppet/new-f...
#DevOps #CICD #InfrastructureAsCode
I have another article out now as I learn about Puppet Edge! This time, I dove into the new code assist and MCP. Learn to create tasks for the new Puppet EdgeOps!
Includes:
🤔 "Why code assist?"
👩🏫 Tutorial to generate tasks
🔐 Network connectivity concerns
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
#DevOps
Includes:
🤔 "Why code assist?"
👩🏫 Tutorial to generate tasks
🔐 Network connectivity concerns
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
#DevOps
Build Tasks for Network Devices Faster with Code Assistance and Puppet Edge | Puppet
Whether you are an all-in vibe coder or AI skeptic, you probably know that most software developers are now incorporating AI into their day-to-day process.
www.puppet.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I have another article out now as I learn about Puppet Edge! This time, I dove into the new code assist and MCP. Learn to create tasks for the new Puppet EdgeOps!
Includes:
🤔 "Why code assist?"
👩🏫 Tutorial to generate tasks
🔐 Network connectivity concerns
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
#DevOps
Includes:
🤔 "Why code assist?"
👩🏫 Tutorial to generate tasks
🔐 Network connectivity concerns
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
#DevOps
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
It is once again time to dust these off
October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It is once again time to dust these off
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
yes, it's always DNS
AWS says "the underlying DNS issue" is mitigated and most "operations are succeeding normally" after a huge US-EAST-1 outage; some services are still "impacted" (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
October 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
yes, it's always DNS
New Puppet Edge article with code examples of how you can build up tasks for Puppet Edge to update network devices.
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
Scenarios in here:
1. Create a user on a device
2. Manage and Enable NTP servers
3. Configure a VLAN!
Any other scenarios I should dive into?
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
Scenarios in here:
1. Create a user on a device
2. Manage and Enable NTP servers
3. Configure a VLAN!
Any other scenarios I should dive into?
a man with a mustache says how bout that in blue
Alt: Ted Lasso is a man with a mustache and says "how bout that".
Because Ted knows that network automation with Puppet Edge is pretty nifty!
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
New Puppet Edge article with code examples of how you can build up tasks for Puppet Edge to update network devices.
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
Scenarios in here:
1. Create a user on a device
2. Manage and Enable NTP servers
3. Configure a VLAN!
Any other scenarios I should dive into?
www.puppet.com/blog/puppet-...
Scenarios in here:
1. Create a user on a device
2. Manage and Enable NTP servers
3. Configure a VLAN!
Any other scenarios I should dive into?
New tech article on the blog! I am kicking off a 5-part series on #Puppet Edge, starting with a quick overview of how Puppet Edge can help across Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2 automation of your infrastructure.
www.puppet.com/blog/infrast...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCode
www.puppet.com/blog/infrast...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCode
Expanding Your Infrastructure Automation Across the Lifecycle Using Puppet Edge | Puppet
Infrastructure automation is evolving… and so is Puppet! While Puppet has long been known for its strength in Day 2 operations through agent-based desired state configuration, Puppet also extends acro...
www.puppet.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New tech article on the blog! I am kicking off a 5-part series on #Puppet Edge, starting with a quick overview of how Puppet Edge can help across Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2 automation of your infrastructure.
www.puppet.com/blog/infrast...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCode
www.puppet.com/blog/infrast...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCode
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
Margaret Lee is on the channel to introduce the new Puppet Edge, a new option for managing your network devices with Puppet!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwTb...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCOde
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwTb...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCOde
Introducing Puppet Edge: The Future of Network and Edge Device Management
YouTube video by Perforce Puppet
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Margaret Lee is on the channel to introduce the new Puppet Edge, a new option for managing your network devices with Puppet!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwTb...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCOde
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwTb...
#DevOps #NetworkAutomation #InfrastructureAsCOde
This one is for those of you getting started with Puppet and wanting to know more about how to manage your modules!
Gavin Patton and Steve Potter take you through Puppetfiles, the syntax, some practices, and more to help you manage your automation!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=elcn...
Gavin Patton and Steve Potter take you through Puppetfiles, the syntax, some practices, and more to help you manage your automation!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=elcn...
Getting Started with Puppet Files
YouTube video by Perforce Puppet
www.youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This one is for those of you getting started with Puppet and wanting to know more about how to manage your modules!
Gavin Patton and Steve Potter take you through Puppetfiles, the syntax, some practices, and more to help you manage your automation!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=elcn...
Gavin Patton and Steve Potter take you through Puppetfiles, the syntax, some practices, and more to help you manage your automation!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=elcn...
✨ SCE 2.5.0 for Linux is out!
Now adds CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 for RHEL 9, AlmaLinux 9, Oracle Linux 9 & Rocky Linux 9 (Levels 1 & 2).
➕ Improved file integrity checks on Ubuntu 20.04.
🔗 Release Notes: help.puppet.com/sce/current/...
#DevOps #Compliance #Security
Now adds CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 for RHEL 9, AlmaLinux 9, Oracle Linux 9 & Rocky Linux 9 (Levels 1 & 2).
➕ Improved file integrity checks on Ubuntu 20.04.
🔗 Release Notes: help.puppet.com/sce/current/...
#DevOps #Compliance #Security
October 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
✨ SCE 2.5.0 for Linux is out!
Now adds CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 for RHEL 9, AlmaLinux 9, Oracle Linux 9 & Rocky Linux 9 (Levels 1 & 2).
➕ Improved file integrity checks on Ubuntu 20.04.
🔗 Release Notes: help.puppet.com/sce/current/...
#DevOps #Compliance #Security
Now adds CIS Benchmarks v2.0.0 for RHEL 9, AlmaLinux 9, Oracle Linux 9 & Rocky Linux 9 (Levels 1 & 2).
➕ Improved file integrity checks on Ubuntu 20.04.
🔗 Release Notes: help.puppet.com/sce/current/...
#DevOps #Compliance #Security
Reposted by Jason St-Cyr
New changes on the #Puppet Forge! 2 new Puppet Edge premium modules and some updates to the Puppet Core EULA to help cover Puppet Edge scenarios. Take a look for the details!
headwayapp.co/puppet-forge...
headwayapp.co/puppet-forge...
a man with long hair and a beard is wearing a brown sweater
Alt: Obiwan Kenobi, in a traditional Jedi robe, turns to the viewer and says "that's... good news". Clearly, he already read the article on the Forge updates today!
media.tenor.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New changes on the #Puppet Forge! 2 new Puppet Edge premium modules and some updates to the Puppet Core EULA to help cover Puppet Edge scenarios. Take a look for the details!
headwayapp.co/puppet-forge...
headwayapp.co/puppet-forge...