Foreman and Katello Training Course

This course is designed to provide engineers currently using Ansible with an advanced understanding of its more specialized applications. The workshop aims to enhance participants' knowledge of the underlying mechanisms of Ansible, its role in the application development lifecycle, and how it can be customized for large-scale and enterprise environments for government use.

Course Objectives: - Gain an understanding of the foundational principles of Ansible for government. - Learn how to install and configure Ansible in a secure and compliant environment. - Examine the key components of Ansible, including Playbooks, Modules, and Inventory. - Implement automation tasks using Ansible to enhance efficiency and consistency in operations. - Execute Ansible Playbooks to manage and automate remote servers, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (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. - Understand the DevOps principles and concepts foundational to Ansible AWX for government operations. - Utilize AWX's automation tools to enhance workflows and facilitate DevOps processes within public sector projects. - Integrate AWX with external resources to leverage its features and collaborate effectively with teams in a government context.

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 (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 (online or onsite) is designed for network or DevOps engineers who wish to utilize Ansible to enhance the efficiency of managing network systems through automation. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up the required development environment to begin building and implementing network automation. - Develop Ansible playbooks for executing and automating tasks across multiple network systems. - Employ Python scripts for network automation to manage and configure network devices. - Dynamically manage network configuration changes using Jinja2 templates, ensuring seamless updates and maintenance. This training aligns with the objectives of optimizing IT operations and improving service delivery for government agencies.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers who wish to automate IT infrastructure with Ansible and Puppet for government applications. 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 infrastructure and application delivery solutions.

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 (available online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level DevOps professionals who aim to design, develop, and maintain advanced Ansible automation content and integrate it into broader IT operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins. - Create complex playbooks utilizing Jinja2, filters, and conditional logic. - Integrate Ansible with APIs and version control systems. - Structure content using Collections and Roles. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lectures and discussions. - Hands-on use of the Ansible Automation Platform in sample enterprise scenarios. - Guided exercises focused on the development, integration, and testing of Ansible content. **Course Customization Options for Government** To request a customized training for this course based on your specific Ansible use cases, please contact us to arrange.

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

This instructor-led, live training (available 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 agencies.

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 multiple teams and departments for government operations.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on use of Ansible Tower in enterprise-scale scenarios relevant to government IT environments.
• Guided exercises focused on deployment, management, and security of Tower infrastructure for government agencies.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to utilize Microsoft SCCM to manage infrastructure for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Use the Configuration Manager console for effective infrastructure management. - Configure public key infrastructures to enhance the security of Microsoft SCCM for government operations. - Perform advanced application deployment and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system performance.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (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 also have the opportunity to demonstrate and refine Ansible practices that are beneficial to specific enterprise applications, while effectively 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. - Gain familiarity with advanced Ansible features for centralizing and managing projects. - Utilize automation tools and higher-level resources in 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 the Ansible Automation Platform with other Red Hat distributions to maximize productivity for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training in US (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. This instructor-led, live training (available both online and onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level Linux system administrators who wish to streamline 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 automate Linux administration. - Deploy and manage systems using Ansible roles, inventories, and variables. - Control access, configure services, and automate security policies. - Prepare for and take the EX294 RHCE certification exam. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lectures and discussions. - Hands-on implementation in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. - Guided labs focused on automation tasks aligned with RHCE exam objectives. **Course Customization Options** To request a customized training for government or other specific needs based on your automation or certification goals, please contact us to arrange.

Mastering Application Distribution, Deployment, and Monitoring with Configuration Manager for Government

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

• Application Management: Participants will learn how to deploy and monitor applications for managed users and systems in a government context.
• Client Health Management: Techniques will be covered to ensure optimal performance and reliability of client systems within government networks.
• Inventory Management: Participants will conduct detailed hardware and software inventories, ensuring accurate tracking and management of resources for government operations.
• Operating System Deployment: The course will provide in-depth training on deploying operating systems seamlessly across government systems.
• Software Updates: Participants will learn to manage and streamline software update processes, ensuring that all government systems are up-to-date and secure.