Chef Infra Client Chef Software, Inc.
winget install --id=ChefSoftware.InfraClient -e Chef Infra Client is an agent that runs locally on every node that’s under management by Chef Infra Server. When Chef Infra Client runs, it performs all of the steps required for bringing a node into the expected state, including: - Registering and authenticating the node with Chef Infra Server - Synchronizing cookbooks from the Chef Infra Server to the node - Compiling the resource collection by loading each of the required cookbooks, including recipes, attributes, and all other dependencies - Taking the appropriate and required actions to configure the node based on recipes and attributes - Reporting summary information on the run to Chef Automate Chef Infra Client authenticates with the Chef Infra Server using RSA public key-pairs each time a Chef Infra Client needs access to data that is stored on the Chef Infra Server. This prevents any node from accessing data that it shouldn’t and it ensures that only nodes that are properly registered with the Chef Infra Server can be managed.
Chef Infra Client is an agent designed to manage nodes within a Chef Infra Server environment. Its primary function is to ensure each node operates in the desired state by performing essential tasks such as registration, cookbook synchronization, resource compilation, configuration application, and status reporting.
Key Features:
- Securely authenticates nodes using RSA public key-pairs for controlled access.
- Synchronizes cookbooks from Chef Infra Server to the managed node.
- Compiles resource collections including recipes, attributes, and dependencies.
- Applies necessary configurations based on defined recipes and attributes.
- Reports run summaries to Chef Automate, enabling comprehensive tracking.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT operations teams managing large-scale infrastructure, Chef Infra Client provides streamlined node management, consistent system configurations, secure authentication, and detailed reporting capabilities. This ensures organizations can maintain control over their infrastructure while achieving reliable and scalable outcomes.