Course Outline
Fundamentals of Ansible
- A concise overview of Ansible's history and development drivers
- A brief comparative analysis with Saltstack and alternative tools
- Advantages and constraints associated with adopting Ansible
Practical Demonstrations
- Implementing Apache server configuration
- Tracking and managing configuration modifications
Playbooks in Depth
- Defining Roles
- Using Inclusions
- Working with Variables
- Applying Filters
- Implementing Conditionals
- Utilizing Loops
- Enabling Accelerated Mode
- Executing Asynchronous Actions
- Configuring Pooling
- Performing Dry Runs
- Handling Delegation, Rolling Updates, and Local Actions
- Implementing Error Handling
- Using Lookups
- Managing Prompts
- Utilizing Tags
- Securing Secrets with Vault
- Executing playbooks in an interactive session
Managing Modules
- Processes for installing modules
- A summary of frequently utilized modules
Additional Topics
- Ansible Galaxy
- The AWX Project
- Approaches to Testing
- YAML Syntax Standards
Requirements
Proficiency in Linux/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.
