Course Outline
1. Introduction to Ansible
- Overview of Configuration Management and Automation
- Definition and scope of Configuration Management
- The role of automation in enhancing IT operational efficiency
- What is Ansible?
- Historical context and technological evolution
- Core features and strategic advantages
- Ansible Architecture
- Control Node and Managed Node structure
- Inventory and Configuration file management
- Modules, Plugins, and Playbook integration
- Hands-On Exercise
2. Setting Up Ansible
- Installing Ansible
- Deployment procedures across operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Setting Up the Environment
- Configuration of the control node for government environments
- SSH key generation and secure distribution
- Hands-On Exercise
3. Ansible Basics and Automation
- Ad-Hoc Commands for Automation
- Execution of elementary Ansible commands
- Application of standard modules (
ping,command,copy,yum,apt)
- Inventory Management
- Distinguishing between static and dynamic inventories
- Organizing hosts into logical groups
- Utilizing host-specific and group-wide variables
- Hands-On Exercise
4. Writing Your First Playbook
Theory (20 minutes)
- Introduction to Playbooks
- Foundational YAML syntax
- Structural components: Plays, Tasks, and Variables
- Automating Tasks with Playbooks
- Illustrative tasks: software installation, file management, and service control
- Hands-On Exercise
- Task Control
- Incorporating Handlers and Notification mechanisms
- Implementation of conditional logic and iterative loops
5. Advanced Playbook Concepts
- Roles for Structured Automation
- Conceptual overview of roles
- Development and deployment of roles for government systems
- Variables and Facts
- Definition and application of variables
- Collection and utilization of system facts
- Templates
- Application of Jinja2 templating engine
- Dynamic generation of configuration files
- Hands-On Exercise
6. Conclusion and Next Steps
- Recap of the Day
- Summary of key principles for automation with Ansible
- Further Learning Resources
- References, instructional materials, and official documentation
- Q&A
Requirements
Prerequisite Knowledge: Proficiency in Linux/Unix command-line operations Working knowledge of SSH protocols and foundational networking concepts
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
