What specialized language does Puppet utilize for its configuration management?

Puppet utilizes its own specialized language called Puppet DSL (Domain-Specific Language) for configuration management. This language is tailored specifically for defining the desired states of systems and resources in a declarative manner. Puppet DSL allows users to describe how their systems should be configured without needing to specify the detailed steps to achieve that configuration. This approach provides simplicity and clarity, making it easier for users to manage complex configurations across many systems.

The Puppet DSL is designed to be both human-readable and executable by the Puppet agent, which processes the manifests written in this language. Its syntax allows for the effective modeling of system resources, making it an integral component of Puppet's functionality for automating infrastructure management.