Ansible Essentials Training Course | DevOps Training in Oxford

Ansible Essentials Training Course Outline

Module1: Introduction to Ansible

• Introduction
• Basics of YAML
• Creating Host Inventory
• Patterns and Tasks
• Modules

Module 2: Understanding Ansible Roles

• Introduction to Roles
• Directory Layout for Roles
• Creating a Role
• Creating a Nginx Role

Module 3: Separating Code and Data

• Jinja2 Templates
• Facts and Variables
• Adding MySQL Role

Module 4: Custom Commands and Scripts

• Command Modules
  • Raw
  • Command
  • Shell
  • Scripts

Module 5: Controlling Execution Flow – Conditionals

• Conditional Control Structure
• Conditional Control Structure in Jinja2 Templates

Module 6: Introduction to Node Discovery and Clustering

• Node Discovery and Clustering
• Node Discovery with Magic Variables

Module 7: Overview of Ansible Vault

• Ansible-Vault
• What to Encrypt with the Vault?
• Using the Ansible-Vault

Module 8: Approach for Managing Environment

• Using Nested Groups in an Inventory

Module 9: Ansible as an Orchestrator

• Ansible as an Orchestrator
• Multiple Playbooks and Ordering
• Pre-Tasks and Post-Tasks
• Delegation
• Rolling Updates
• Tests and Tags
• Implementing Conditional Execution in Ansible Playbooks

Who should attend this Ansible Essentials Training?

The Ansible Training Course is designed for professionals who are interested in automating and streamlining IT processes using Ansible. This DevOps Certification Training can be beneficial to a wide range of professionals, including:

• DevOps Engineers
• System Administrators
• IT Operations Managers
• Network Engineers
• Cloud Administrators
• Infrastructure Engineers
• IT Managers and Directors
• Solutions Architects

Prerequisites for the Ansible Essentials Training

There are no formal prerequisites to attend the Ansible Training Course. However, a basic knowledge of Linux and scripting would be beneficial for delegates.

Ansible Essentials Training Course Overview

The Ansible Essentials Training Course offered by The Knowledge Academy provides a comprehensive introduction to Ansible, a powerful open-source automation tool. Automation is paramount, and Ansible plays a pivotal role in simplifying complex tasks like configuration management and application deployment. With its scalability and efficiency, Ansible is essential for businesses seeking to streamline their operations and reduce human error.

Proficiency in Ansible is crucial for IT professionals, DevOps Engineers, System Administrators, and anyone involved in managing large-scale infrastructure and applications. By pursuing this DevOps Course, individuals can dramatically enhance their productivity, reduce repetitive tasks, and ensure consistent and error-free configurations. This skill is highly sought after in the industry as organisations increasingly rely on automation to stay competitive and agile.

This intensive 1-day Ansible Essentials Training offered by The Knowledge Academy equips delegates with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to harness the full potential of Ansible. Through expert-led instruction and practical exercises, delegates will learn to automate tasks, create playbooks, and manage infrastructure effectively. By the end of this DevOps Course, delegates will be proficient in Ansible and prepared to drive automation initiatives within their organisations.

Ansible Essentials Training Course Objectives

• To understand the fundamentals of Ansible automation
• To create and manage Ansible playbooks for system configuration
• To automate application deployment and updates
• To implement Ansible best practices for efficiency and reliability
• To explore Ansible roles and modules for streamlined automation
• To master inventory management and dynamic inventories

After completing the Ansible Essentials Training, offered as part of our DevOps Courses catalogue, delegates will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the world of IT automation. They will be well-prepared to take on responsibilities related to configuration management, application deployment, and infrastructure automation.

What’s included in this Ansible Essentials Training?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Ansible Essentials Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack