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Automation with Ansible is a fundamental course for deploying end-to-end automation. This course provides a secure and stable foundation for automating your environment. Ansible Automation helps organizations to create, share and manage the automation of tasks from development and operations to security and network teams.

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Automation with Ansible is a fundamental course for deploying end-to-end automation. This course provides a secure and stable foundation for automating your environment. Ansible Automation helps organizations to create, share and manage the automation of tasks from development and operations to security and network teams.

This course provides 3 hours of training videos which are segmented into modules. The course concepts are easy to understand through lab demonstrations. In order to test the understanding of learners, every module includes Assessments in the form of Quiz and In Video Questions. A mandatory Graded Questions Quiz is also provided at the end of every module.

Basic Linux system administration skills are asset for learning Automation with Ansible. By the end of this course, Learners will be able to

-Explore Ansible's components such as its ease of deployment, learning and debugging

-Demonstrate working of portal that acts as a central repository for sharing, reusing and locating Ansible-related Content

-Overview of Ansible Playbooks, which is a YAML based automation tool that developers can use to automate various tasks.

-Elaborate Automation with Ansible for remote clients in order to explain Ansible inventory files

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Syllabus

Course Introduction and Setting up Ansible
Welcome to Week 1 of Automation with Ansible Course. This week's focus is on setting up a virtual machine (VM) and configuring the environment for using Ansible, an open-source automation tool. You will also learn how to install and configure Ansible, which includes configuring its settings, inventory, and modules. Additionally, you will learn about using Ansible in the cloud, including setting up and configuring Ansible for use with cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. By the end of the week, you should be familiar with the basic concepts and tools needed to use Ansible for automating tasks and managing infrastructure.
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Automation with Ansible-Part 1
Welcome to Week 2 of Automation with Ansible Course.This week's focus is on implementing Ansible automation with Playbooks and Ad-hoc tasks for remote clients. You will learn how to deploy Apache using a Playbook, configure Ansible to work with SSH, manage remote hosts using Playbooks and Ad-hoc tasks, and use the ansible command-line tool to run Ad-hoc tasks. By the end of the week, you should be able to automate tasks on remote hosts using Ansible, both through Playbooks and quick, one-off Ad-hoc tasks.
Automation with Ansible-Part 2
Welcome to Week 3 of Automation with Ansible Course.This week's focus is on managing variables, implementing task control, and using conditions, loops, and handlers in Ansible. You will also learn about Ansible security best practices, using Ansible Vault to encrypt sensitive data, and using Ansible Tower for managing Ansible deployments. By the end of the week, you should be able to manage variables, implement task control, use conditions, loops, and handlers, and have an understanding of Ansible security and management tools.

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops automation tools and skills used by companies in the IT industry
Ideal as a stepping stone for learners who want to develop or strengthen their automation skills
Suited for learners with basic system administration skills
Instructors offer a hands-on learning experience through lab demonstrations

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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 Automation with Ansible with these activities:
Join an Ansible study group
Joining an Ansible study group will help you connect with other students and learn from their experiences.
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  • Find an Ansible study group online or in your local area
  • Attend the study group meetings regularly
  • Participate in discussions and ask questions
  • Work together on Ansible projects
Follow Ansible tutorials
Following Ansible tutorials will help you solidify your understanding of Ansible concepts and develop your skills.
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  • Find some good Ansible tutorials online
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step
  • Try to apply what you learn to your own projects
Mentor other students in Ansible
Mentoring other students in Ansible will help you solidify your understanding of the concepts and develop your leadership skills.
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  • Identify a student who is struggling with Ansible
  • Offer to help the student by answering their questions and providing guidance
  • Work with the student to develop an Ansible project
  • Provide feedback to the student on their progress
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Practice Ansible drills
Practicing Ansible drills will help you improve your skills and become more proficient in using Ansible.
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  • Find some Ansible practice drills online
  • Complete the drills regularly
  • Track your progress and identify areas where you need to improve
Develop an Ansible playbook
Developing an Ansible playbook will help you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-world project.
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  • Identify a problem that you want to solve with Ansible
  • Design an Ansible playbook to solve the problem
  • Implement the Ansible playbook
  • Test the Ansible playbook
  • Document the Ansible playbook
Contribute to the Ansible project
Contributing to the Ansible project will help you develop your skills and make a valuable contribution to the community.
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  • Find an area of the Ansible project that you are interested in
  • Identify a way that you can contribute to the project
  • Submit a pull request to the Ansible project
  • Participate in discussions on the Ansible project mailing lists
  • Attend Ansible project events

Career center

Learners who complete Automation with Ansible will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Automation Engineer
An Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automation systems, which can include using Ansible to automate tasks and manage infrastructure. They may also be responsible for training and supporting users of automation systems. This course helps build a foundation of Ansible skills for Automation Engineers, preparing them to succeed in this role.
IT Project Manager
An IT Project Manager plans and manages IT projects, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for IT Project Managers who want to improve their automation skills.
IT Consultant
An IT Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on how to use technology to meet their business needs, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for IT Consultants who want to improve their automation skills.
Solutions Architect
A Solutions Architect designs and implements technical solutions to meet customer needs. This may include using Ansible to automate tasks and manage infrastructure. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for Solutions Architects who need to understand and use automation tools effectively.
Data Engineer
A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data systems, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks and manage infrastructure. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for Data Engineers who want to improve their automation skills.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer works to bridge the gap between development and operations teams, using tools like Ansible to automate tasks and improve collaboration. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for DevOps Engineers who want to improve their automation skills.
Cloud Engineer
A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and manages cloud-based systems, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks and manage infrastructure. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for Cloud Engineers who need to understand and use automation tools effectively.
IT Manager
An IT Manager is responsible for the overall operation of an organization's IT systems, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for IT Managers who want to improve their automation skills.
Security Engineer
A Security Engineer is responsible for protecting computer systems and networks from security threats, which may include using Ansible to automate security tasks. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for Security Engineers who want to improve their automation skills.
Network Engineer
A Network Engineer designs, builds, and maintains computer networks, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks and manage infrastructure. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for Network Engineers who want to improve their automation skills.
Systems Administrator
A Systems Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer systems, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for Systems Administrators who want to improve their automation skills.
IT Architect
An IT Architect designs and implements IT systems, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks and build infrastructure. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for IT Architects who want to improve their automation skills.
IT Support Specialist
An IT Support Specialist provides technical support to users of computer systems, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for IT Support Specialists who want to improve their automation skills.
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks and build infrastructure. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for Software Engineers who want to improve their automation skills.
IT Systems Analyst
An IT Systems Analyst analyzes and designs computer systems, which may include using Ansible to automate tasks and build infrastructure. This course provides a foundation in Ansible that can be useful for IT Systems Analysts who want to improve their automation skills.

Reading list

We've selected eight 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 Automation with Ansible.
Provides a comprehensive guide to Ansible, covering advanced topics such as Ansible Tower, Ansible Vault, and Ansible Galaxy.
Provides a practical introduction to Ansible, covering the basics of Ansible automation, including playbooks, modules, and inventory management.
Provides a practical guide to using Ansible for DevOps tasks, such as continuous integration and delivery.
Valuable reference for experienced Ansible users. It covers best practices for writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, as well as tips and tricks for improving performance and security.
Offers a broad perspective on DevOps practices and culture. While not specifically focused on Ansible, it provides valuable insights and principles that complement the technical aspects covered in the course, highlighting the importance of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement in DevOps environments.
Introduces Terraform, an open-source infrastructure-as-code tool. While not part of the Ansible ecosystem, understanding Terraform's concepts can provide a broader perspective on infrastructure automation, enabling students to compare different approaches and technologies.
Provides a practical introduction to Linux system administration, covering topics such as command-line navigation, user management, and networking. It serves as a valuable reference for students who may be new to Linux or want to strengthen their foundational knowledge of the operating system.
Offers a beginner-friendly introduction to Python programming. While not directly related to Ansible, Python widely used scripting language that can enhance automation capabilities. Understanding Python can benefit students who want to extend Ansible playbooks or develop custom scripts.

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