How frequently do Puppet agents, by default, check their configurations with the Puppet Master?

Puppet agents are designed to ensure that they are consistently synchronized with the configurations defined on the Puppet Master. By default, Puppet agents check in with the Puppet Master every 30 minutes. This regular interval allows for timely updates to be applied, ensuring that any configuration changes or updates made on the Puppet Master are reflected on the managed nodes without significant lag time.

This 30-minute interval strikes a balance between network resource utilization and the need for relatively prompt configuration management. If changes were to be synchronized too frequently, it could lead to unnecessary network traffic and system resource usage; on the other hand, if it were too infrequent, it could delay the deployment of critical updates. Understanding this default behavior is vital for effectively managing environments that depend on Puppet for configuration management and automation.