Course Outline
Introduction to Ansible
- A concise overview of Ansible's origins and the rationale behind its development
- A brief comparison of Ansible with alternatives such as Saltstack
- An analysis of the key advantages and constraints associated with Ansible
Practical Examples
- Implementing configuration settings for an Apache server
- Techniques for managing and tracking configuration changes
Working with Playbooks
- Defining and utilizing Roles
- Managing Inclusion
- Working with Variables
- Applying Filters
- Implementing Conditionals
- Utilizing Loops
- Using Accelerated Mode
- Executing Asynchronous Actions
- Managing Pooling
- Performing Dry Runs
- Handling Delegation, Rolling Updates, and Local Actions
- Implementing Error Handling
- Using Lookups
- Managing Prompts
- Applying Tags
- Securing data with Vault
- Executing playbooks in interactive mode
Managing Modules
- Procedures for installing modules
- An overview of frequently used modules
Additional Topics
- Introduction to Ansible Galaxy
- Overview of the AWX Project
- Developing Testing Strategies
- Mastering YAML Syntax
Requirements
Proficiency in Linux and 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.
