1.1 - Ansible Basic 1

Kickstart Automation

Ansible Basic 1

Learn Ansible from the ground up with this in-depth training by O’Reilly’s Ansible: Up & Running co-author RenĂ© Moser.

The training starts with the basics and works towards advanced patterns and best practices. No previous knowledge of Ansible is required.

What you learn

The following topics will be covered:

  • How Ansible works
  • Setting up Ansible
  • How to structure your Ansible projects
  • Hands on writing and working with Inventories, Playbooks and Roles
  • Deploying virtual machines in a Cloud
  • Integrating Roles from Ansible Galaxy or other sources

The following topics are not covered, but may be offered in subsequent courses:

  • Ansible Automation Platform / Ansible Tower
  • Automating Windows and network devices
  • Extending Ansible e.g. writing plugins in Python
  • CI/CD

Prerequirements

  • Basic knowledge of Linux and the command line interface
  • Computer with a modern Browser
  • Microphone, headset and Internet access, webcam optional
  • Quiet and comfortable workplace with refreshing beverage