Linux Administration with Ansible: Writing Ansible Playbooks from Pluralsight

Creating Ansible Playbooks allows you to create repeatable configurations that will be reliably correct. This course will teach you to write, understand, and execute Ansible Playbooks.

Having repeatably correct configurations that can be replayed as they are needed, not only provides for long-term success in the production environment, it allows the production environment to be recreated in your test environment for development. In this course, Linux Administration with Ansible: Writing Ansible Playbooks, you’ll learn to read and write YAML, the file format of Ansible Playbooks. First, you’ll explore creating YAML statements online to understand the rules and syntax. Next, you’ll discover how creating Playbooks with logic we can control the execution of tasks. Finally, you’ll learn how to develop extensive Playbooks that cover all elements of Linux administration. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Ansible Playbooks needed to manage a variety of Linux administration projects.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Writing in YAML

Scripting Linux Administration

Using Shell Commands in Playbooks

Working with the Big Three

Managing Users in Ansible

Ancillary Ansible Playbooks

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Well-suited for individuals with Linux administration experience seeking to enhance their automation skills with Ansible Playbooks

Taught by Andrew Mallett, an experienced instructor recognized for their expertise in Linux administration with Ansible

Develops core skills in writing, understanding, and executing Ansible Playbooks, essential for Linux system management

Covers the basics of YAML, the file format for Ansible Playbooks, ensuring a solid foundation for further learning

Provides practical guidance for creating Playbooks with logic, enabling customized task execution

Explores extensive Playbooks encompassing all aspects of Linux administration, offering comprehensive coverage

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Linux Administration with Ansible: Writing Ansible Playbooks with these activities:

Organize and review course materials

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Organize and review course materials to ensure understanding and retention.

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Gather all course materials
Organize materials by topic or module
Review materials regularly

Create a cheat sheet of Ansible Playbook syntax

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Create a cheat sheet of Ansible Playbook syntax for quick reference during the course.

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Identify the most important Ansible Playbook syntax
Create a document or use a tool to organize the syntax

Follow tutorials on Ansible Playbooks

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Follow tutorials on Ansible Playbooks to reinforce your understanding and learn from experts.

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Search for Ansible Playbook tutorials
Follow the steps in the tutorials
Experiment with the code and try different scenarios

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Practice writing YAML statements

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Practice writing YAML statements to understand the syntax and structure.

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Go to an online YAML editor
Create a new YAML document
Try writing simple YAML statements

Attend an Ansible Playbooks workshop

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Attend an Ansible Playbooks workshop to learn from experts, ask questions, and get hands-on experience.

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Find an Ansible Playbooks workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop and participate actively

Practice creating Ansible Playbooks with logic

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Practice creating Ansible Playbooks with logic to control the execution of tasks.

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Create a new Ansible Playbook
Add tasks to the Playbook
Use logical operators to control the execution of tasks

Mentor other students in Ansible Playbooks

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Mentor other students in Ansible Playbooks to solidify your understanding and help others succeed.

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Identify students who need help with Ansible Playbooks
Offer your help and guidance
Provide regular feedback and support

Contribute to Ansible Playbooks open-source projects

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Contribute to Ansible Playbooks open-source projects to gain practical experience and connect with the community.

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Find an Ansible Playbooks open-source project
Identify an area where you can contribute
Submit a pull request

Career center

Learners who complete Linux Administration with Ansible: Writing Ansible Playbooks will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring smoother software delivery and deployment. Ansible Playbooks are an essential part of a DevOps Engineer's toolkit, enabling them to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment. This course provides DevOps Engineers with the skills to develop and execute Ansible Playbooks, enhancing their ability to automate complex tasks and streamline DevOps processes.

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IT Manager

IT Managers oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems and networks within an organization. This course can be useful for IT Managers as it provides a comprehensive understanding of Ansible, a tool that can be used to automate a wide range of IT management tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, IT Managers can streamline their work, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent IT configurations and processes.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants provide expert advice and guidance to organizations on IT-related matters. This course can be useful for IT Consultants as it provides a comprehensive understanding of Ansible, a tool that can be used to automate a wide range of IT tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, IT Consultants can enhance their skills and offer more value to their clients, helping them to optimize their IT infrastructure and processes.

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IT Architect

IT Architects design and implement the overall IT infrastructure and architecture of an organization. This course can be useful for IT Architects as it provides a solid foundation in Ansible, a powerful tool for automating infrastructure provisioning and management tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, IT Architects can streamline their work, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent and reliable IT architecture.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course can be useful for Software Engineers as it provides a solid foundation in Ansible, a powerful tool for automating software deployment and management tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, Software Engineers can streamline their work, improve efficiency, and reliably deploy and manage software applications.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers plan, execute, and manage IT projects. This course can be useful for IT Project Managers as it provides a solid foundation in Ansible, a powerful tool for automating project-related tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, IT Project Managers can streamline their work, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent and successful project delivery.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for maintaining and managing computer systems, ensuring their smooth operation and resolving any technical issues. This course can be useful for Systems Administrators as it provides a solid foundation in Ansible, a powerful tool for automating system administration tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, Systems Administrators can streamline their work, improve efficiency, and reliably configure and manage Linux systems.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts study and analyze an organization's business processes and IT systems to identify areas for improvement. This course can be useful for Systems Analysts as it provides a solid foundation in Ansible, a powerful tool for automating system administration and management tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, Systems Analysts can streamline their work, improve efficiency, and make more informed recommendations for IT improvements.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines and systems. This course may be useful for Data Engineers as it provides an introduction to Ansible, a tool that can be used to automate data management and processing tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, Data Engineers can streamline their work, improve accuracy, and ensure consistent data management and processing.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain technical documentation, such as user manuals, technical reports, and white papers. This course may be useful for Technical Writers as it provides a solid understanding of YAML, the file format used for writing Ansible Playbooks. By learning YAML, Technical Writers can better understand and explain Ansible Playbooks, enabling them to create more accurate and comprehensive technical documentation.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Security Engineers as it offers an introduction to Ansible, a tool that can be used to automate security configuration and management tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, Security Engineers can streamline their work, improve accuracy, and ensure consistent security configurations.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and manage computer networks. This course may be useful for Network Engineers as it provides an introduction to Ansible, a tool that can be used to automate network configuration and management tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, Network Engineers can streamline their work, improve accuracy, and ensure consistent network configurations.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate an organization's IT systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and standards. This course may be useful for IT Auditors as it provides an introduction to Ansible, a tool that can be used to automate compliance checks and reporting. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, IT Auditors can streamline their work, improve accuracy, and ensure consistent and thorough IT audits.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions. This course may be useful for Cloud Architects as it provides an introduction to Ansible, a tool that can be used to automate cloud provisioning and management tasks. By learning to write Ansible Playbooks, Cloud Architects can streamline their work, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent and reliable cloud architectures.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure and services. This course may be useful for Cloud Engineers as it introduces Ansible, a popular tool for managing cloud resources. By gaining proficiency in writing Ansible Playbooks, Cloud Engineers can automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.

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