Course Outline
Introduction to Ansible
- Overview of Ansible's origins and the motivations behind its creation
- Comparative analysis with Saltstack and other alternatives
- Discussion on the advantages and constraints of adopting Ansible
Practical Demonstrations
- Automating the configuration of an Apache web server
- Handling configuration modifications
Playbook Development
- Defining and using Roles
- Including files and modules
- Managing Variables
- Utilizing Filters
- Implementing Conditional Logic
- Using Loops
- Accelerated Mode
- Handling Asynchronous Actions
- Task Pooling
- Dry Run execution
- Delegation, Rolling Updates, and Local Actions
- Error Management
- Lookup Functions
- User Prompts
- Applying Tags
- Vault Encryption
- Interactive Playbook Execution
Working with Modules
- Installing custom and community modules
- Review of frequently used modules
Additional Topics
- Ansible Galaxy
- AWX Project
- Testing Methodologies
- YAML Syntax Essentials
Requirements
Proficiency in Linux or Unix administration is a prerequisite for this course.
Testimonials (7)
Trainer knowledge in the subject was very Good.
Fayaz - Skillsoft
Course - Managing Configuration with Ansible
Stay positive and excited as you are. It was the best training experience in my career!!
Mateusz Feliszewski - Global Knowledge Network Training Limited
Course - Managing Configuration with Ansible
Methodology theory and practice.
DAVID ARENAS FRANCO - SGS GULF LIMITED
Course - Managing Configuration with Ansible
The knowledge and helpfulness of the trainer.
Graham Gill - Global Knowledge
Course - Managing Configuration with Ansible
Staring at the complete begin, and building up slowly with a lot of examples
Jeroen Ledeboer - Global Knowledge
Course - Managing Configuration with Ansible
That the trainer gave as tasks to try or to guess what is the solution is (instead of presenting the solutions).
Jeannette Eichholz
Course - Managing Configuration with Ansible
The most thing I liked was how this training was organized. It was interactive and we had access to the training's solutions and there was no need to ask for help at minor issues. This Titus could focus on major issues.
