Chef simplifies the way you perform infrastructure automation and configuration management tasks. Think of Chef as a way to turn infrastructure into code.
With Chef, you administer your IT infrastructure from a workstation, such as your desktop computer or laptop. Chef supports Mac OS X, Windows, and many flavors of Linux and UNIX.
Whether you're a developer or a systems administrator, take lunch at your desk and learn a new skill. We'll walk you through everything you need to get started quickly.
Start by configuring a server as a virtual machine that we provide. Choose one of these options: