8600  Reviews star_rate star_rate star_rate star_rate star_half

Ansible Configuration and Administration

This Ansible course teaches attendees how to configure, administer, and implement this powerful system management and configuration tool, including successfully using its methods, techniques, and...

Read More
By Request
$2,667 USD
Duration 4 days
Course Code TP2782
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

This Ansible course teaches attendees how to configure, administer, and implement this powerful system management and configuration tool, including successfully using its methods, techniques, and capabilities.

Skills Gained

  • Install and configure Ansible control-node and managed-node(s)
  • Use Ansible from the command line
  • Create and run playbooks
  • Use standard Ansible modules
  • Create and modify hosts (inventory) definitions
  • Create, install, and publish with the Ansible Galaxy
  • Design a best practice strategy for using Ansible capabilities
  • Learn the usage and capabilities of the Ansible Tower

Who Can Benefit

  • Systems Administrators
  • Software Developers
  • Application Testers
  • Quality Assurance Personnel

Prerequisites

  • Basic scripting knowledge (bash, ksh, Perl, or Python)
  • Understanding of fundamental system utilities/commands on Linux and Windows systems

Course Details

Course Outline

  • Introduction
    • software development (cycle) considerations
    • strengths and weaknesses of Ansible
    • Ansible terminology
    • Ansible required environment setup
  • Initial Setup and Configuration
    • Ansible Core installation (package method)
    • Ansible component locations
    • Ansible documentation
    • Ansible configuration file
    • inventory (hosts) file (Linux and Windows nodes)
    • (gathering) system facts
    • local facts
  • Ansible (ad-hoc) Command Line Usage
    • usage in single module control
    • testing a module across multiple nodes
  • Ansible Playbooks
    • layout of playbook sections and blocks
    • variable creation and usage
    • sections : hosts, variables, tasks, handlers, checking for success / failure
    • controls : loops, conditionals, tags, notifications, plugins, filters, and lookups
    • using modules in playbooks
    • running as root
  • Ansible Modules
    • layout of an Ansible module
    • Linux modules :  file, yum, systemd, cron, user, shell, filesystem
    • using the windows specific (win_) modules
    • common Linux and Windows modules
  • Roles Ansible
    • overview of a role
    • creating a role (structure)
    • using (a) role(s)
    • packaging up a role
    • Ansible Galaxy - capabilities and usage with roles
    • (local) Git code / role repo
    • (remote) Git repo role access
    • define role dependencies
    • download role definitions (Ansible Galaxy)
  • Managed Nodes
    • requirements for a Linux managed node
    • setup of a Linux managed node
    • requirements for a Windows managed node
    • setup of a Windows managed node
    • inventory and access control information on the control node
  • Ansible Tower
    • using the Ansible Tower (dashboard)
    • create inventories of systems (with credentials)
    • create projects and job templates
    • job scheduling (launch forms), status, and tracking
    • watching and chaining (multi-) playbooks (workflows)
    • controlling and viewing logs and audit trails
    • notifications
    • remote command execution
    • report access
Read Less

Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, contact us with the form below.

Contact Information
Ascendient Learning would like to occasionally share news about our services and career opportunities via e-mail when we believe it would be relevant to you. Would you like to opt-in to these communications? You may withdraw your consent at any time using the opt-out/preferences link in the emails sent.

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.

What does GTR stand for?

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.

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.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

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?

View our filing status and how to request a W9.

Reviews

Great and very intuitive. Better than the traditional hit the wrong button/lose points.

Good course. I appreciate the time the instructor put into teaching this class.

Course was great and the instructor had an answer for anything that was asked during the course.

ExitCertified provided great learning material and the instructor was great.

They were very good. They made sure everyone was able to get into the training and got all of the material needed for class.