Configuration Management for Managers and Leaders Training Course

This course is designed to provide engineers who are currently using Ansible with an in-depth understanding of more advanced and specialized areas of its application.

The workshop aims to enhance participants' knowledge of the underlying mechanisms, the role of Ansible in the application development lifecycle, and how it can be customized for scaled and enterprise environments, specifically tailored for government use.

Course Objectives: Understand the fundamentals of Ansible for government. Learn how to install and configure Ansible in a public sector environment. Explore the core components of Ansible: Playbooks, Modules, and Inventory, and their relevance for government operations. Implement automation tasks using Ansible to enhance efficiency and compliance for government workflows. Execute Ansible Playbooks to manage and automate remote servers, ensuring alignment with governance and accountability standards.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and project managers who wish to efficiently execute preprogrammed functions and administer software development workflows using the powerful RESTful API of Ansible AWX for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible AWX in their preferred software development environment for government use.
• Understand the DevOps principles and concepts foundational to Ansible AWX within a public sector context.
• Utilize AWX's automation tools to enhance workflows and facilitate DevOps processes for government projects.
• Integrate AWX with external resources to leverage its features and collaborate effectively with teams in the public sector.

This course has been designed for system administrators who seek to automate system and application configuration management with Ansible, specifically tailored for government. This course primarily focuses on Linux/Unix servers, ensuring alignment with the technical requirements and governance standards for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers, developers, and SysOps administrators who aim to maximize the tools and features provided by the Ansible project for enhancing organizational IT infrastructures and processes for government.

Participants will also have the opportunity to implement complex Ansible configurations for large-scale applications while leveraging its open-source tower for optimized DevOps management and collaboration functions within public sector workflows.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible along with other open-source tools and resources.
• Set up a centralized system for DevOps management using Ansible project features.
• Utilize automation tools and advanced resources of Ansible to achieve continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Implement improved SysOps methods using Ansible's collaborative features for managing larger teams in government settings.
• Enhance the execution of DevOps tasks within the organization and optimize existing processes.
• Integrate Ansible with external platforms and leverage other Ansible tools to benefit organizational operations for government.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at network or DevOps engineers who wish to use Ansible to enhance the efficiency of network systems management through automation for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish the required development environment to begin building and utilizing network automation solutions.
• Develop Ansible playbooks for executing and automating tasks across multiple network systems.
• Leverage Python network automation scripts to manage and configure network devices effectively.
• Dynamically manage network configuration changes using Jinja2 templates.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers who wish to automate IT infrastructure with Ansible and Puppet for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage IT infrastructure efficiently.
• Develop a pipeline for streamlined code deployment.
• Implement self-service capabilities for infrastructure and application delivery.

This two-day course provides hands-on training in the fundamentals of Chef, a configuration management tool, and illustrates how to leverage Chef for infrastructure automation for government. Participants will gain practical experience in using Chef to streamline and automate IT processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance with public sector standards.

Ansible Automation is a robust framework designed for IT automation, configuration management, and deployment at scale.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level DevOps professionals who wish to design, develop, and maintain advanced Ansible automation content and integrate it into larger IT operations for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins.
• Create complex playbooks using Jinja2, filters, and conditional logic.
• Integrate Ansible with APIs and version control systems.
• Structure content using Collections and Roles.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Ansible Automation Platform in sample enterprise scenarios for government.
• Guided exercises focused on development, integration, and testing of Ansible content.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your specific Ansible use cases, please contact Govtra to arrange.

Ansible Tower is the enterprise framework designed for managing and scaling Ansible automation across complex IT environments for government and other public sector organizations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and operate Ansible Tower as part of an enterprise automation strategy for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible Tower for use in government environments.
• Manage users, teams, inventories, and credentials within Tower.
• Launch and monitor playbooks through job templates and workflows.
• Secure and scale Ansible automation across various teams and departments within the public sector.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion tailored to government IT requirements.
• Hands-on use of Ansible Tower in enterprise-scale scenarios relevant to government operations.
• Guided exercises focused on deployment, management, and security of Tower infrastructure for government.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s automation infrastructure for government, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to utilize Microsoft SCCM for infrastructure management for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Leverage the Configuration Manager console for effective infrastructure management.
• Configure public key infrastructures to enhance security for Microsoft SCCM.
• Execute advanced application deployment and conduct thorough troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers, developers, and SysOps administrators who wish to utilize the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for executing software development functions and orchestrating advanced IT processes.

Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate and refine Ansible practices that are beneficial for specific enterprise applications, while efficiently collaborating with their teams for the accomplishment of complex business functionalities.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform within the preferred environment for government use.
• Gain proficiency with advanced Ansible features for centralizing and managing projects.
• Utilize automation tools and higher-level resources of Red Hat Ansible to implement a CI/CD approach.
• Apply administrative methods to enhance collaboration among larger teams.
• Improve DevOps task execution within the organization and optimize existing processes.
• Integrate Ansible Automation Platform with other Red Hat distributions to maximize productivity.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to effectively manage, optimize, and secure RHEL 8 environments using the latest tools and techniques for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure RHEL 8 for enterprise deployment in a government setting.
• Utilize advanced tools such as App Streams, Stratis, and the Virtual Data Optimizer for efficient storage management in public sector environments.
• Implement secure networking protocols using NFTables and Firewalld to enhance cybersecurity for government systems.
• Automate systems administration tasks with Ansible, including the deployment and scaling of tasks to support government operations.
• Manage the lifecycle of containers and ensure secure deployments in production environments for government use.

Red Hat System Administration III is designed to automate Linux system administration tasks using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for government environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Linux system administrators who wish to automate common administrative tasks and prepare for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam based on RHEL 9.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Write and execute Ansible playbooks to streamline Linux administration.
• Deploy and manage systems using Ansible roles, inventories, and variables.
• Control access, configure services, and automate security policies in alignment with government standards.
• Prepare for and take the EX294 RHCE certification exam.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion focused on government workflows.
• Hands-on implementation in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, tailored to public sector requirements.
• Guided labs centered on automation tasks that align with RHCE exam objectives for government.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on specific automation or certification goals for government, please contact us to arrange.

Mastering Application Distribution, Deployment, and Monitoring with Configuration Manager

In this comprehensive course designed for government professionals, you will gain hands-on experience with Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. The curriculum is structured to cover essential day-to-day management tasks, including:

• Application Management: Acquire the skills to deploy and monitor applications for managed users and systems within a public sector environment.
• Client Health Management: Ensure optimal performance and reliability of client systems through effective health monitoring techniques.
• Inventory Management: Conduct thorough hardware and software inventories to support informed decision-making for government operations.
• Operating System Deployment: Master the techniques necessary for seamless deployment of operating systems across government networks.
• Software Updates: Learn to manage and streamline the process of distributing software updates to ensure system security and compliance.