Ansible Fundamentals

Description

In this course, you will :

• Learn how to automate management tasks on Linux-based computer systems using Ansible.
• To deploy, manage, and confirm the correct configuration of networked servers, learn how to write Ansible Playbooks and run them using command line tools.
• Use Ansible's fundamental features to automate tasks in a repeatable and highly scalable manner.

Syllabus :

1. Managing the Inventory

•  Creating a Static Inventory of Managed Hosts 
•  Managing Connection Settings and Privilege Escalation 

 

2. Running a One-off Task with Ad Hoc Commands

•   Running Ad Hoc Commands 
•   Selecting Modules for Ad Hoc Commands 

 

3. Writing Ansible Playbooks

•   Creating a Simple Playbook 
•   Using Variables in Plays 
•   Protecting Sensitive Data 
•   Task Iteration with Loops 
•   Running Conditional Tasks 
•   Triggering Tasks with Handlers 
•   Recovering from Errors with Blocks 

 

4. Using Jinja2 Templates and Filters

•   Deploying Files with Jinja2 Templates 
•   Processing Variables with Jinja2 Filters 
•   Templating External Data with Lookup Plugins 

 

5. Working with Roles for Automation Reuse

•   Creating Roles 
•   Using Roles with Ansible Galaxy 

 

6. Managing Complex Inventories

•   Working with Dynamic Inventories 
•   Managing Inventory Variables 

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