Ansible for Experts

• Proficiency in YAML programming syntax and Python 3.x
• Extensive experience in Linux system administration and CLI
• Knowledge of fundamental Ansible automation tasks
• An understanding of Ansible platform concepts and principles
• Familiarity with IT workflows and DevOps architecture

Audience

• DevOps Engineers
• Developers
• SysOps Administrators

Ansible is an open-source solution for the automation of development (Dev) and operations (Ops) functions in modern enterprise applications. It is funded by Red Hat and offers a simplistic approach to integrating software development technologies and complex deployment systems. The Ansible community project is also employable along with other Red Hat platforms for the optimization of current workflows and implementation of CI/CD principles in IT automation.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and SysOps administrators who wish to maximize the tools and features made available through the Ansible project for the advancement of organizational IT infrastructures and processes.

Simultaneously, they can utilize the opportunity to carry out complex Ansible implementations for large-scale applications while employing its open-sourced tower for optimized DevOps management and collaboration functions.

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

• Install and configure Ansible along with other open-source tools and resources.
• Establish a centralized system for DevOps management using Ansible project features.
• Operate automation tools and advanced resources of Ansible to achieve CI/CD approach.
• Execute better SysOps methods using Ansible's collaborative features for management of larger teams.
• Enhance DevOps tasks execution within the organization and optimize existing ones.
• Integrate Ansible with external platforms and leverage other Ansible tools for the organization's advantage.

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.

Introduction

Overview of Ansible Project Features and Architecture

• Reviewing fundamental Ansible concepts and principles
• Getting started with advanced Ansible syntax and open-source tools

Setting up Ansible and Configuring Automation Resources

• System prerequisites for Ansible
• Choosing the optimal OS environment for Ansible installation
• Executing initial higher-level commands in Ansible CLI

Utilizing Open-source Projects and Features in Playbooks

• Instantiating Playbooks components for advanced use cases

Working with Ansible Inventories for Complex Automation Processes

Handling Data Interaction Between Ansible Tools and Systems

In-Depth Usage of Traditional Ansible Components and Ad-Hoc Commands

Operating with Advanced Ansible Syntax and Utilizing Extensible YAML Practices

• How to manage unsafe or raw data strings?

Executing String Transformation for Flexible Ansible Functionalities

• Manipulating complex data for administrative operations

Overview of Open-Source Plugins for Ansible Project

• Extending plugins for optimal use cases

Updating Playbooks Deployment Functions within Ansible

• CLI v.s. interface executions for Playbooks
• Working with complex keywords and operating intermediate CLI tools

Administering Optimized Applications of Ansible Components and Ad-Hoc Functions

• Best practices for working with loops, conditionals, etc.

Managing Playbooks Errors and Setting Remote Tasks Environment

Recycling Artifacts and Regulating Roles in Ansible

Employing Dynamic Inventory Structures and Patterns

• Reviewing special tags concepts and implementing their uses

Applying Extensible Connection Methods and Managing Host Keys

Encrypting Ansible Project Contents and Executing Advanced Data Manipulation Strategies

Integrating Ansible with AWX for Optimal Coordination Functions

Interacting with RESTful APIs using Playbooks and AWX

Automating Build Pipelines and Streamlining Workflows in Ansible

Developing CI/CD Approaches with Ansible

Overview of Custom Modules and Plugins Development in Ansible

• Implementing efficient practices for local and global modules or plugins
• Creating and writing optimized modules and plugins

Operating Ansible Tools and Features with Python 3.x and Python API

Debugging Modules and Tips for Documentation Formatting

Deploying Ansible Modules in External Platforms

• Guidelines for Ansible Implementations in Microsoft, AWS, and more

Testing Ansible with Efficient Methods and Monitoring Module Lifecycles

• Advanced development practices for other Ansible resources and utilities

Employing Metadata Structures in Ansible and Integrating with Public Cloud Services

Deploying Cloud-Native Applications Using Ansible Automation

• Migrating to a cloud-native platform with Ansible

Integrating Ansible with Repos and Setting Up Collection Maintainers

Automating Networks with Ansible and Responding to Dynamic Operations Workload

• Working with Ansible network modules and parsing Ansible data
• Managing timeout, proxy, and other issues
• Practicing virtualization and containerization methods

Exercising Advanced Maintenance and Administration Methods for Ansible Project and Components

Discussing In-Depth Concepts of Ansible's Development Cycle

• Leveraging Ansible documentation and open-source resources collections

Demonstrating the Most Common Automation Cases to the Organization

Troubleshooting Ansible

Summary and Conclusion