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Automating Container Management with Ansible

Elle Krout

Docker is a powerful container platform, but the management of hosts and containers can grow overwhelming without automation. This course will teach you how to use Ansible to manage your Docker hosts and containers.

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Docker is a powerful container platform, but the management of hosts and containers can grow overwhelming without automation. This course will teach you how to use Ansible to manage your Docker hosts and containers.

Ansible is a powerful suite of tools for automation and configuration management, and can aid in our containers-based architectures. In this course, Automating Container Management with Ansible, you’ll learn to harness the power of Ansible for managing your Docker containers. First, you’ll explore how to use Ansible to set up your Docker hosts. Next, you’ll discover how to use Docker modules within Ansible to manage your Docker images and containers throughout their lifecycle. Finally, you’ll learn how to further configure your Docker architecture by using Ansible to manage Docker networking and volumes, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Ansible and Docker integration needed to automate and optimize container management for your projects.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Architectures and Installation
The Container Lifecycle with Ansible
Managing Docker with Ansible
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Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Taught by instructors with experience in relevant topics
Provides a strong foundation for beginners in Docker management
Comprehensive coverage of industry-standard tools and techniques for managing Docker containers
Highly relevant to those working with or interested in Docker container management

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Learners who complete Automating Container Management with Ansible will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Site Reliability Engineer
Site Reliability Engineers are responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of websites and other online services. They use a variety of tools and techniques to monitor and manage these services, and they work closely with developers and operations teams to identify and resolve any issues that may arise. This course can help Site Reliability Engineers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved reliability and performance.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They use a variety of tools and techniques to automate and streamline the software development and deployment process. This course can help DevOps Engineers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based applications and infrastructure. They use a variety of tools and techniques to provision and manage cloud resources, and they work closely with developers and operations teams to ensure that applications are running smoothly. This course can help Cloud Engineers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and scalability.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems and networks. They use a variety of tools and techniques to install and configure software, manage user accounts, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course can help Systems Administrators to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Network Engineer
Network Engineers are responsible for designing, deploying, and managing computer networks. They use a variety of tools and techniques to provision and manage network resources, and they work closely with other IT professionals to ensure that networks are running smoothly. This course can help Network Engineers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and scalability.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. They use a variety of programming languages and tools to create and maintain software products. This course can help Software Engineers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Docker Captain
Docker Captains are experts in Docker and container technology. They use their expertise to help others learn about and use Docker. This course can help Docker Captains to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
DevOps Specialist
DevOps Specialists are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They use a variety of tools and techniques to automate and streamline the software development and deployment process. This course can help DevOps Specialists to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects are responsible for designing and managing cloud-based applications and infrastructure. They use a variety of tools and techniques to provision and manage cloud resources, and they work closely with developers and operations teams to ensure that applications are running smoothly. This course can help Cloud Architects to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and scalability.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists are responsible for using data to solve business problems. They use a variety of statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze data and identify trends. This course may help Data Scientists to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Database Administrator
Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. They use a variety of tools and techniques to install and configure databases, manage user accounts, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course may help Database Administrators to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers are responsible for protecting computer systems and networks from unauthorized access and attacks. They use a variety of tools and techniques to identify and mitigate security risks. This course may help Security Engineers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for managing the development and launch of new products. They work closely with engineers, designers, and marketers to ensure that products meet the needs of customers. This course may help Product Managers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
IT Manager
IT Managers are responsible for managing the IT infrastructure of an organization. They oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of computer systems, networks, and applications. This course may help IT Managers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.
Project Manager
Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They work closely with stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This course may help Project Managers to automate and optimize container management for their projects, which can lead to improved efficiency and productivity.

Reading list

We've selected five books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Automating Container Management with Ansible.
Comprehensively introduces the fundamentals of Ansible to help you automate server provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment. It serves as an excellent starting point and provides a solid basis for understanding the underlying principles of Ansible.
Although this book focuses primarily on Docker concepts and practices, it also dedicates a chapter to leveraging Ansible for container management. By exploring real-world examples, you'll gain insights into using Ansible to manage Docker containers throughout their lifecycles.

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