Automating Multi-vendor and Cloud Networks Using Ansible from Pluralsight

Over the past several years, many network engineers have leveraged Ansible automation in their enterprise networks. This course will expand those skills across multiple vendors, a centralized source of truth, and a cloud provider.

Managing expansive, multi-vendor networks without automation is nearly impossible today. In this course, Automating Multi-vendor and Hybrid Cloud Networks Using Ansible, you’ll learn to securely extend your on-premises network architecture into the cloud. First, you’ll explore various multi-vendor Ansible techniques, including leveraging vendor-agnostic modules and the NAPALM library. Next, you’ll discover the power of deploying a Single Source of Truth (SSoT) to track your network infrastructure. This course highlights NetBox, a popular open-source infrastructure management solution with a strong complement of Ansible modules and dynamic inventory plugins. Finally, you’ll learn how to integrate private and public cloud networks into a hybrid cloud network using an IPsec VPN. This architecture is extremely common in real-life enterprise deployments. And it introduces many new vendor products and services. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Ansible network automation needed to design, implement, and manage complex automation systems in production networks.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Multi-vendor Automation and Security Techniques

Configuration Management and Validation with NAPALM

Building and Referencing a Single Source of Truth with NetBox

Creating a Hybrid Cloud via IPsec VPN to Palo Alto Firewall in AWS

Simplifying Hybrid Cloud Connectivity Using AWS Cloud-native Solutions

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Provides foundational knowledge and expertise for those looking to strengthen their skills in network automation

Builds confidence by introducing learners to a variety of multi-vendor Ansible techniques

Reinforces theoretical concepts with practical implementation through hands-on labs and interactive materials

Gains a comprehensive grasp through the exploration of IPsec VPNs and hybrid cloud networks

Nick Russo, an experienced instructor, provides valuable guidance throughout the course

Note, however, that the course requires familiarity with Ansible automation, potentially limiting accessibility for complete beginners

Career center

Learners who complete Automating Multi-vendor and Cloud Networks Using Ansible will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They may also be responsible for project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management. This course may be useful for Project Managers who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing and understanding business needs. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing business solutions. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. They may also be responsible for software maintenance, documentation, and training. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of computer networks. They may also be responsible for network security, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. This course may be useful for Network Administrators who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between software development and operations. They may be responsible for automating the build, deployment, and testing of software systems. This course may be useful for DevOps Engineers who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud computing systems. They may also be responsible for cloud security, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. This course may be useful for Cloud Engineers who want to learn how to automate their cloud management tasks using Ansible.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the IT infrastructure of an organization. They may also be responsible for IT security, budgeting, and staff management. This course may be useful for IT Managers who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing technical writing standards. This course may be useful for Technical Writers who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for protecting computer networks from security breaches. They may also be responsible for network security auditing, monitoring, and incident response. This course may be useful for Security Engineers who want to learn how to automate their network security tasks using Ansible.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts are responsible for analyzing and designing computer systems. They may also be responsible for systems implementation, testing, and maintenance. This course may be useful for Systems Analysts who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Data Center Technician

Data Center Technicians are responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of data centers. They may also be responsible for data center security, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. This course may be useful for Data Center Technicians who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing and validating software applications. They may also be responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance processes. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Analysts who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Network Architect

Network Architects are responsible for designing and implementing computer networks. They may also be responsible for network security, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. This course may be useful for Network Architects who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Network Consultant

Network Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on network design, implementation, and management. They may also be involved in network security audits, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. This course may be useful for Network Consultants who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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Network Systems Engineer

Network Systems Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. They may also be responsible for network security, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. This course may be useful for Network Systems Engineers who want to learn how to automate their network management tasks using Ansible.

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