Bootstrapping [Salt]

The Bootstrapp Minions page allows you to bootstrap Salt minions from the Web UI.

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Figure 1. Bootstrapping
Bootstrapping Parameters
Host

Place the FQDN of the minion to be bootstrapped within this field.

SSH Port

Place the SSH port that will be used to connect and bootstrap a machine. The default is 22.

User

Input the minions user login. The default is root.

Password

Input the minions login password.

Activation Key

Select the activation key (associated with a software source channel) that the minion should use to bootstrap with.

Disable SSH Strict Key Host Checking

This check box is selected by default. This allows the script to auto-accept host keys without requiring a user to manually authenticate.

Manage System Completely via SSH (Will not Install an Agent)
Technology Preview
This feature is a Technology preview.

If selected a system will automatically be configured to use SSH. No other connection method will be configured.

Once your minion’s connection details have been filled in click the Bootstrap button. When the minion has completed the bootstrap process, find your new minion listed on the Systems  Overview page.