Configuration Management Training in Virginia

The Red Hat System Administration III course 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 aim to automate common administrative tasks and prepare for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.

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

• Compose and execute Ansible playbooks to streamline Linux administration.
• Deploy and manage systems utilizing 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 lecture and discussion sessions.
• Practical implementation exercises in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
• Guided labs focusing 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.

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) is a robust tool designed for deploying, managing, and securing devices and applications across government agencies. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to install, configure, and manage Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager to support modern desktop and application management for government operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager infrastructure components. - Deploy operating systems, applications, and updates across devices within a government network. - Monitor compliance and inventory using integrated tools and reports tailored for government use. - Integrate MECM with Intune for co-management and modern device management in a government setting. Format of the Course: - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Extensive exercises and practice sessions. - Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment designed for government scenarios. Course Customization Options: - To request a customized training for this course tailored to specific government needs, 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.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to learn about Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and utilize it to manage infrastructures for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and its functionality. - Effectively configure discovery methods to enhance infrastructure management. - Set up and manage MECM client policies to ensure compliance with governance standards.

Puppet is an open-source configuration management tool used to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management across servers and environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level system administrators who wish to use Puppet to automate system configuration in a Master-Client environment for government operations.

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

• Install and configure Puppet on master and client systems.
• Write and apply Puppet manifests to manage configuration.
• Create and reuse Puppet modules, templates, and classes.
• Implement conditional logic and ordering in Puppet manifests.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course is designed for experienced system administrators and developers who are seeking to implement Puppet Automation into complex environments for government use.

Upon completion, participants will be able to deploy a sophisticated system configuration for a Puppet environment in a multi-Master-Client setting.

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 Virginia (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 leverage Ansible to enhance the efficiency of network systems management through automation.

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

• Configure the required development environment to begin building and utilizing network automation solutions.
• Develop Ansible playbooks for executing and automating tasks across multiple network systems.
• Utilize Python scripts for network automation to manage and configure network devices effectively.
• Dynamically manage network configuration changes using Jinja2 templates, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows for government.

This instructor-led, live training in Virginia (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.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government product leads and senior managers who wish to understand the benefits and challenges of configuration management for their products and projects. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Explain the need and requirements for configuration management for government. - Identify the elements and terminology of configuration management. - Apply lifecycle concepts and quality aspects of configuration management. - Develop and implement configuration management plans and strategies. - Manage commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and lean products and components. - Utilize configuration identification and self-auditing approaches. - Perform configuration verification and audit. - Assess and improve configuration management processes. - Use configuration management tools and technologies. - Estimate and manage the costs involved in configuration management.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for system operators and administrators who wish to utilize Foreman and Katello to manage and monitor their servers and infrastructures for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure Foreman to automate the provisioning and configuration of systems. - Deploy Katello to leverage its content management capabilities, including creating, organizing, and managing repositories. - Monitor infrastructure changes using Foreman's reporting and monitoring tools.

Saltstack (Salt for short) is open source software developed to automate the configuration of server systems. During this course, participants will learn how to centrally administer and manage multiple server environments for government.

The course will feature a balanced mix of presentations, examples, and lab exercises to ensure that participants can immediately apply what they have learned in their public sector workflows.

This instructor-led, live training for government, available online or on-site, will consist of a well-balanced combination of presentations, practical examples, and hands-on laboratory exercises to ensure immediate application of the learned material.

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 (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced developers and system administrators who wish to enhance their Puppet knowledge and expertise. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Master advanced Puppet concepts and techniques. - Efficiently manage configurations using Puppet. - Implement best practices for module development. - Decouple configuration from code using Hiera. - Write custom facts and functions to extend Puppet's functionality. - Effectively manage relationships in Puppet. - Handle artifacts such as files, snippets, templates, and blobs. - Apply testing best practices for Puppet modules. - Utilize Puppet Bolt for orchestration, enhancing operational efficiency for government workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Virginia (online or onsite) is aimed at system operators and administrators who wish to utilize Satellite for managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure Red Hat Satellite to deploy software and servers. - Utilize management tools to schedule tasks and execute remote commands. - Conduct server maintenance to ensure system security, recoverability, and scalability.

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 Virginia (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.

SaltStack (or Salt) is a Python-based, open-source configuration management tool designed for automating the provisioning of hardware and software in IT environments. It is widely used as an orchestration tool in cloud and IT operational settings. In this instructor-led, live training (available both onsite and remotely), participants will learn how to deploy SaltStack through hands-on practice in setting up, configuring, provisioning, optimizing, and troubleshooting a collection of servers in a simulated cloud environment for government use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure SaltStack - Automate administrative tasks related to infrastructure management - Provision and manage new code and application packages - Create reusable configuration templates - Use SaltStack to monitor systems - Develop strategies to optimize infrastructure efficiency - Troubleshoot issues within SaltStack and the environment **Audience** - System administrators - DevOps engineers **Format of the Course** - Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice **Notes** - For a customized training for this course tailored to specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

SaltStack (or Salt) is a Python-based, open-source configuration management tool designed for automating the provisioning of hardware and software in IT environments. It is widely used as an orchestration tool in cloud and IT operational settings. In this instructor-led, live training (either onsite or remote), participants will gain advanced knowledge of SaltStack while practicing the setup, configuration, provisioning, optimization, and troubleshooting of a collection of servers and applications in a live lab environment. **Audience** - System administrators - DevOps engineers **Format of the Course** - Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice **Notes** - For customized training for government or other organizations, 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.