From 01a92f5d98378a9eb95bb17527536af1b342ecc0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jacob Hammons Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:32:38 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Updated readme --- README.rst | 120 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 84 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst index 8885ad6bca1e..a800d6633eb1 100644 --- a/README.rst +++ b/README.rst @@ -2,60 +2,108 @@ What is SaltStack? ================== -Salt is a new approach to infrastructure management. Easy enough to get -running in minutes, scalable enough to manage tens of thousands of servers, -and fast enough to communicate with them in *seconds*. - -Salt delivers a dynamic communication bus for infrastructures that can be used -for orchestration, remote execution, configuration management and much more. +SaltStack makes software for complex systems management at scale. +SaltStack is the company that created and maintains the Salt Open +project and develops and sells SaltStack Enterprise software, services +and support. Easy enough to get running in minutes, scalable enough to +manage tens of thousands of servers, and fast enough to communicate with +them in *seconds*. + +Salt is a new approach to infrastructure management built on a dynamic +communication bus. Salt can be used for data-driven orchestration, +remote execution for any infrastructure, configuration management for +any app stack, and much more. + +Download Salt Open +================== -Documentation -============= +Salt Open is tested and packaged to run on CentOS, Debian, RHEL, Ubuntu, +Windows. Download Salt Open and get started now. -Installation instructions, getting started guides, and in-depth API -documentation. +``_ -http://docs.saltstack.com +`Installation Instructions `_ -IRC Chat -======== +SaltStack Documentation +======================= -Join the vibrant, helpful and positive SaltStack chat room in Freenode at -#salt. There is no need to introduce yourself, or ask permission to join in, -just help and be helped! Make sure to wait for an answer, sometimes it may take -a few moments for someone to reply. +Installation instructions, getting started guides, and in-depth API +documentation. -http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=salt&uio=Mj10cnVlJjk9dHJ1ZSYxMD10cnVl83 +``_ -Salt Air -======== +``_ -The SaltStack YouTube channel is filled with Salt videos and presentations. -Watch the latest Salt Air episodes for updates from Thomas on development, -catch tutorials, and stay on the cutting edge of Salt. +Get SaltStack Support and Help +============================== -http://www.youtube.com/user/saltstack +**IRC Chat** - Join the vibrant, helpful and positive SaltStack chat room in +Freenode at #salt. There is no need to introduce yourself, or ask permission to +join in, just help and be helped! Make sure to wait for an answer, sometimes it +may take a few moments for someone to reply. -Mailing List -============ + ``_ -The SaltStack community users mailing list is hosted by Google groups. Anyone -can post to ask questions about SaltStack products and anyone can help answer. -Join the conversation! +**Mailing List** - The SaltStack community users mailing list is hosted by +Google groups. Anyone can post to ask questions about SaltStack products and +anyone can help answer. Join the conversation! -https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/salt-users + ``_ You may subscribe to the list without a Google account by emailing salt-users+subscribe@googlegroups.com and you may post to the list by emailing salt-users@googlegroups.com +**Reporting Issues** - To report an issue with Salt, please follow the +guidelines for filing bug reports: +``_ + +**SaltStack Support** - If you need dedicated, prioritized support, please +consider a SaltStack Support package that fits your needs: +``_ + +Engage SaltStack +================ + +`SaltConf`_, **User Groups and Meetups** - SaltStack has a vibrant and `global +community`_ of customers, users, developers and enthusiasts. Connect with other +Salted folks in your area of the world, or join `SaltConf16`_, the SaltStack +annual user conference, April 19-21 in Salt Lake City. Please let us know if +you would like to start a user group or if we should add your existing +SaltStack user group to this list by emailing: info@saltstack.com + +**SaltStack Training** - Get access to proprietary `SaltStack education +offerings`_ through instructor-led training offered on-site, virtually or at +SaltStack headquarters in Salt Lake City. SaltStack Enterprise training helps +increase the value and effectiveness of SaltStack software for any customer and +is a prerequisite for coveted `SaltStack Certified Engineer (SSCE)`_ status. +SaltStack training is also available through several `SaltStack professional +services`_ offerings. + +**Follow SaltStack on -** + +* YouTube - ``_ +* Twitter - ``_ +* Facebook - ``_ +* LinkedIn - ``_ +* LinkedIn Group - ``_ +* Google+ - ``_ + +.. _SaltConf: http://www.youtube.com/user/saltstack +.. _global community: http://www.meetup.com/pro/saltstack/ +.. _SaltConf16: http://saltconf.com/ +.. _SaltStack education offerings: http://saltstack.com/training/ +.. _SaltStack Certified Engineer (SSCE): http://saltstack.com/certification/ +.. _SaltStack professional services: http://saltstack.com/services/ + Developing Salt =============== -The Salt development team is welcoming, positive, and dedicated to helping -people get new code and fixes into SaltStack projects. Log into GitHub and get -started with one of the largest developer communities in the world. The following -links should get you started: +The Salt development team is welcoming, positive, and dedicated to +helping people get new code and fixes into SaltStack projects. Log into +GitHub and get started with one of the largest developer communities in +the world. The following links should get you started: + +* ``_ +* ``_ -* https://github.com/saltstack -* http://docs.saltstack.com/en/latest/topics/development/index.html