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Mastering Ansible
This course is designed to move students beyond Ansible Essentials, and joins Ansible with other DevOps skill sets, including: Python scripting, utilizing Ansible Galaxy, running automated solutions...
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This course is designed to move students beyond Ansible Essentials, and joins Ansible with other DevOps skill sets, including: Python scripting, utilizing Ansible Galaxy, running automated solutions with Jenkins, syncing code with Git and GitHub, continuous integration, debugging / linting, and much more! The lessons are built around current concepts observed within enterprises using Ansible.
- Class is a combination of lecture by demonstration, coding along with the instructor, and hands-on labs. Students are invited to help customize this course by bringing their own projects, solutions, and ideas to ensure class subjects remain as relevant as possible.
Who Can Benefit
- DevOps Engineers
- System and Cloud Administrators
- Network Engineers and Developers
- Python Developers
Prerequisites
- Coding experience in another language serves as an adequate prerequisite
- Ansible Essentials
Course Details
Follow-on Courses
- Jenkins Automation Server Essentials
- API and API Design with Python
- Git and GitHub
- Git and GitLab
Day 1 (Up and Running with Ansible for DevOps)
Introduction to Environment
- Running with GitHub
- Syncing Git and GitHub
- Cloning repos
- Commits
- Push and Pull operations
- Master and Branches
- Documenting work
- Moving HEAD
- GitHub Desktop for GUIs
Ansible and Jenkins
- Syncing GitHub Playbooks to Jenkins
- Running Playbooks with Jenkins
- Building Jenkins Jobs
- Jenkins and Plugins to know
Roles and Galaxy
- Building an Ansible Role
- Role Testing with Molecule
- Using a Role within a Playbook (review)
- Pushing Role to GitHub
Day 2 (Advanced Ansible)
Advanced Ansible
- Blocks & Rollback
- Asynchronous Actions and Polling
- Check Mode (“Dry Run”)
- Playbook Debugger
- Delegation, Rolling Updates, and Local Actions
- Setting the Environment (and Working With Proxies)
- Working With Language-Specific Version Managers
- Error Handling In Playbooks
- Advanced Syntax
- Working With Plugins
- Prompts
- Tags
- Using Vault in playbooks
- Start and Step
- Playbook Keywords
- Lookups
- Module defaults
Day 3 (Programming Ansible with Python)
Critical Python Catchup & Review (moving target -- depends on students previous knowledge)
- Overview of Python and Ansible
- Conditional expressions
- Relational and Boolean operators
- Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries
- Indexing and slicing
- Built-in functions
- Writing custom functions
- Getting at methods
- Iterating with Loops (for and while)
- Working with files
- Getting at RESTful interfaces with Python
- Working with JSON
- Python, Ansible and Paramiko
- Using Paramiko to SSH with keys and passwords
- Python and Jinja templating
Python in Playbooks
- Using methods within playbooks
- Python methods vs Jinja2 filters
- Calling Scripts with Ansible
- Writing Python Scripts for Customer Environment
- Returning JSON when our script finishes
- Ansible callback plugins - returning data other than JSON
Day 4 (Advanced Playbook Design)
Extending the Ansible Library
- Extending Ansible to support
- Galaxy for new Ansible modules
- GitHub for new Ansible modules
Creating Ansible Modules
- Writing a Python Script
- Adopting a Python Script to function as a Ansible Module
- Pushing our new module to GitHub
- Documenting our new module
- Classes of Ansible Modules available
Ansible and for Enterprise
- Hiding credentials
- Using Ansible Vault
- Collaborating on Playbooks
- Options for logging results
- Options for running Ansible Jobs in an Enterprise
- Jenkins
- Ansible Tower
- Logging Results
- Rolling Back bad jobs & other jobs
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
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GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an Ascendient Learning training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?
We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?
Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.
Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?
We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth. We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.
How do I get started with certification?
Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.
Will I get access to content after I complete a course?
You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.
How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?
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