Explore advanced SaltStack configuration management techniques in this 42-minute EuroPython Conference talk. Dive deep into Salt's architecture, going beyond basic setups to examine features like Salt Mine, Syndic nodes, state and runner modules, the Reactor and Event System, Salt Beacons, and Salt API. Learn how to leverage YAML and Jinja2 for complex configurations, understand the differences between Salt and other systems, and discover how to apply Salt in various scenarios including Windows environments, DevOps practices, and production systems. Gain insights into dynamic pillar data, provisioning, and upgrading Salt without SSH. Ideal for developers and sysadmins familiar with configuration management systems and comfortable with YAML and Jinja syntax.