Course Outline
Fundamentals of Ansible
- Brief overview of Ansible's origins and development drivers
- Comparison of Ansible with alternative tools like Saltstack
- Analysis of Ansible's advantages and constraints
Practical Demonstrations
- Configuring and deploying an Apache server
- Tracking and managing configuration modifications
Advanced Playbook Features
- Defining and using Roles
- Task and file Inclusion
- Managing Variables
- Applying Filters
- Implementing Conditionals
- Using Loops
- Utilizing Accelerated Mode
- Executing Asynchronous Actions
- Configuring Pooling
- Performing Dry Run tests
- 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
Working with Modules
- Procedures for Installing Modules
- Review of frequently utilized modules
Additional Topics
- Exploring Ansible Galaxy
- Overview of the AWX Project
- Best practices for Testing Strategies
- Detailed guide on 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.