Ansible Essentials Training

Ansible Essentials Training equips professionals with the key skills to automate and manage IT infrastructure, driving efficiency and streamlining operations.

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Overview

The Ansible Essentials Training is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in automation and configuration management using Ansible. In today’s fast-paced IT environment, automation is crucial for improving efficiency, reducing errors, and ensuring scalability. This course provides learners with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to effectively deploy, manage, and automate infrastructure with Ansible, ensuring streamlined operations and greater productivity.

This course covers a range of Ansible essentials, including basic automation, configuration management, and playbooks. Delegates will gain an understanding of how to use Ansible to automate IT tasks, manage configurations, and orchestrate multi-tier applications. By mastering these skills, professionals will be able to manage complex systems, automate repetitive tasks, and improve the overall efficiency of their IT infrastructure.

This 1-Day course by MPES offers an interactive learning experience with practical demonstrations and real-world use cases. It is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers by becoming proficient in Ansible and automation technologies, and by enhancing their ability to contribute to operational excellence within their organisations.

Course Objectives

Develop a strong understanding of Ansible principles and its automation capabilities
Gain proficiency in writing Ansible playbooks to automate IT processes
Understand the role of Ansible in configuration management and orchestration
Learn how to manage infrastructure and deploy applications with Ansible
Master techniques for automating system tasks and reducing manual intervention
Understand how to integrate Ansible with existing IT environments and workflows
Enhance operational efficiency through Ansible’s powerful automation tools

Upon completion, delegates will be equipped with the confidence and skills to implement automation across various IT functions, improve system reliability, and accelerate application deployment, ultimately contributing to organisational success.

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Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

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Target Audience

The Ansible Essentials Training is tailored for professionals who want to enhance their automation skills in IT infrastructure management. Below are the individuals who can benefit from this course:

System Administrators
DevOps Engineers
IT Managers
Cloud Engineers
Network Administrators
Software Engineers
Infrastructure Engineers
Automation Specialists

Course content

Module1: Introduction to Ansible

Introduction
Basics of YAML
Creating Playbook
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
Creating a Template for Nginx’s Configuration
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

Introduction
Multiple Playbooks and Ordering
Pre-Tasks and Post-Tasks
Delegation
Rolling Updates
Tests and Tags

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Master Ansible Fundamentals: Gain the ability to write and execute Ansible playbooks, automate tasks, and manage configurations, improving efficiency and consistency in IT environments.
Enhance Configuration Management: Learn how to define infrastructure as code using Ansible’s declarative language, enabling automated system configuration across multiple environments.
Improve System Automation: Understand how to automate repetitive tasks such as software installation, patch management, and system provisioning to reduce human error and improve productivity.
Navigate Ansible Modules and Inventories: Develop the ability to use Ansible’s rich collection of modules and inventories for managing a variety of systems, from local to cloud-based infrastructures.

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Professional Background: No prior experience with Ansible is required; however, familiarity with basic IT concepts, system administration, and networking will enhance the learning experience.
Language Proficiency: Learners must have a strong command of English, as all course content, discussions, and assessments are delivered in English.
Interest in Automation: The course is ideal for individuals looking to improve their automation skills and gain knowledge that will enhance their career prospects in IT infrastructure and DevOps.

Have Questions? We’ve Got You

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Find the answers you need in the MPES detailed FAQ section.

Q. What is the primary objective of the course?

The primary objective of the Ansible Essentials Training is to provide delegates with foundational knowledge and practical skills in automating IT processes and managing configurations using Ansible. The course focuses on simplifying complex tasks to improve efficiency and reliability in IT environments.

Q. Who should attend this course?

This course is ideal for IT Professionals, System Administrators, Devops Engineers, and anyone looking to gain expertise in automation, configuration management, and infrastructure orchestration using Ansible.

Q. What will I learn during the course?

Delegates will learn the core concepts of Ansible, including playbooks, inventory management, automation workflows, and troubleshooting techniques. The course ensures hands-on experience in automating tasks and streamlining IT operations effectively.

Q. How does this course benefit an organisation?

Ansible Essentials Training equips teams with the tools to automate repetitive tasks, reduce human error, and enhance system reliability. This leads to improved productivity, faster deployment times, and cost savings for the organisation.

Q. How will this course benefit my career growth?

By mastering Ansible, delegates enhance their skill set in automation and DevOps practices, making them highly valuable in the job market. This expertise opens up new career opportunities in IT automation and infrastructure management.

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