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Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

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Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

This course is part of Ansible From Basics to Guru Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master the setup and configuration of Ansible control nodes for managing diverse IT assets.
Gain proficiency in using ad hoc commands and essential Ansible modules for immediate automation tasks.
Develop skills in writing and executing playbooks to automate complex workflows.
Learn to utilize Ansible Tower for enhanced management and visualization of automation processes.

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This course is your gateway to mastering Ansible, from setting up your control node to leveraging advanced features like Ansible Tower. Begin your journey by learning how to manage both Linux and Windows hosts, and progress to executing ad hoc commands and crafting robust playbooks. By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in automating complex workflows and managing assets with ease. Each lesson is enriched with hands-on labs, ensuring you gain practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge. Whether you're an IT professional looking to streamline operations or a beginner eager to dive into automation, this course offers the tools and insights to elevate your skills.

In this module, you'll learn all you need to know to get started with Ansible. In this module, there are four lessons. The first lesson is about setting up your manager infrastructure. It teaches you how to start managing Linux as well as Windows Host. The next lesson is about ad-hoc commands, which is the easiest way to start using specific Ansible modules. In lesson three, you'll learn how to automate working with Ansible by using playbooks. And in lesson four, you'll learn how to work with Ansible Tower, the web-based Ansible management platform that makes working with Ansible as easy as it can be.

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35 videos4 assignments

35 videos Total 180 minutes

Module introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Ansible 2 minutes
Setting up the Ansible Control Node 7 minutes
Understanding Requirements for Managing Assets with Ansible 4 minutes
Configuring Inventory 2 minutes
Understanding Ad-hoc Commands 5 minutes
Understanding the Course Lab Environment 5 minutes
Configuring Linux Managed Hosts with Ad-hoc Commands 13 minutes
Setting up Privilege Escalation 5 minutes
Understanding ansible.cfg and Working with Settings 4 minutes
Setting up Windows as a Managed Host 12 minutes
Lab Setting up an Ansible Managed Environment 1 minute
Lab Solution Setting up an Ansible Managed Environment 7 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Ad-hoc Commands versus Playbooks 5 minutes
Exploring Essential Ansible Modules 8 minutes
Using Module Documentation 3 minutes
Using Ansible in an Idempotent way 4 minutes
Lab Using Ad-hoc Commands 0 minutes
Lab Solution Using Ad-hoc Commands 4 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Playbook Structure 7 minutes
Writing and Running your First Playbook 16 minutes
Understanding Task Execution and Errors 6 minutes
Lab Using a Playbook to Automate Web Server Setup 1 minute
Lab Solution Using a Playbook to Automate Web Server Setup 6 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Ansible Tower, Automation Platform and AWX 6 minutes
Installing Ansible Tower 6 minutes
Understanding Ansible Tower Main Components 8 minutes
Setting up Ansible Tower to Manage Assets 14 minutes
Configuring Ansible Tower to Manage Windows 9 minutes
Lab Setting up Ansible Tower to Manage Assets in Ansible 1 minute
Lab Solution Setting up Ansible Tower to Manage Assets in Ansible 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Preparing your Managed Infrastructure Quiz 30 minutes
Using Ad-hoc Commands Quiz 30 minutes
Using Ansible Playbook Quiz 30 minutes
Using Ansible Tower Quiz 30 minutes

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Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There is 1 module in this course