Do you need a network connection to a puppet master to run puppet apply on an agent?

To understand the question regarding whether a network connection to a Puppet master is needed to run puppet apply on an agent, it is important to recognize the fundamental function of puppet apply.

The puppet apply command is designed to apply Puppet manifests directly on the machine where it is executed. It does not require connectivity to a Puppet master because it operates independently of any central server. This capability allows administrators to manage configurations locally on a system without needing to reach out over the network.

Therefore, the assertion that a network connection to a Puppet master is necessary to run puppet apply is not accurate. The command relies purely on local resources, allowing it to function even when offline or disconnected from the central Puppet environment.

This flexibility makes puppet apply an essential tool for managing configurations in isolated or temporary environments where direct access to the Puppet master is not available.