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Course Outline
1. Introduction to Ansible for Government
- Overview of Configuration Management and Automation
- What is Configuration Management?
- Importance of automation in IT operations for government
- What is Ansible?
- History and evolution
- Key features and benefits
- Ansible Architecture
- Control Node and Managed Nodes
- Inventory and Configuration files
- Modules, Plugins, and Playbooks
- Hands-On Exercise
2. Setting Up Ansible for Government
- Installing Ansible
- Installation on different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Setting Up the Environment
- Configuring the control node for government use
- SSH key generation and distribution
- Hands-On Exercise
3. Ansible Basics and Automation for Government
- Ad-Hoc Commands for Automation
- Running simple Ansible commands
- Using common Ansible modules (
ping,command,copy,yum,apt) for government tasks
- Inventory Management
- Static vs Dynamic inventory
- Grouping hosts for efficient management
- Host variables and group variables for tailored configurations
- Hands-On Exercise
4. Writing Your First Playbook for Government
Theory (20 minutes)
- Introduction to Playbooks
- YAML syntax basics
- Playbook structure: Plays, Tasks, Variables
- Automating Tasks with Playbooks for Government
- Example tasks: installing software, managing files, and services in government environments
- Hands-On Exercise
- Task Control
- Adding Handlers and Notifications for efficient task management
- Using conditionals and loops in tasks for government workflows
5. Advanced Playbook Concepts for Government
- Roles for Structured Automation
- Introduction to roles for government use
- Creating and using roles in government settings
- Variables and Facts
- Defining and using variables in government playbooks
- Gathering and using facts for tailored configurations
- Templates
- Using Jinja2 templates for dynamic configuration generation
- Generating configuration files dynamically for government systems
- Hands-On Exercise
6. Conclusion and Next Steps for Government
- Recap of the Day
- Key takeaways on automation with Ansible for government operations
- Further Learning Resources
- Books, tutorials, and official documentation for government professionals
- Q&A
Requirements
A foundational knowledge of Linux/Unix commands is essential. Additionally, familiarity with Secure Shell (SSH) and fundamental networking principles is required for government professionals to effectively manage and secure information technology systems.
7 Hours
Testimonials (5)
Good hands on lab and training guide
Raymond - GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY AGENCY
Course - Introduction to Ansible Automation
trainers knowledge
Peter - Fast Lane Consulting and Education Services Limited
Course - Introduction to Ansible Automation
It was really accurate for my understanding. As I was new in Ansible, there was good theoretical background explained with a lot of practical examples to understand Ansible basics. I am happy I attended such training!
Rostislav Mikl - Global Knowledge Network Training Limited
Course - Introduction to Ansible Automation
The teacher is very patient, and he did not seem to be too annoyed by my multitude of questions.
Martine Schroor - Global Knowledge Network Training Limited
Course - Introduction to Ansible Automation
- the approach of the trainer and how he was explaining