Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible | RH294

Dive into the world of automation with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ansible. This comprehensive self-paced course covers everything from the fundamentals of Ansible to advanced automation techniques, empowering you to streamline your IT processes effectively.

Course Overview

Language: English
Type: Self-paced Video Course
Duration: Learn at your own pace with no time constraints

Who Should Enroll for This Course

This course is designed for a variety of professionals looking to enhance their skills in automation with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ansible. It is suitable for:

• System Administrators: Enhance your capabilities in managing and automating Linux systems.
• DevOps Engineers: Learn how to streamline workflows and automate deployment processes.
• Cloud Engineers: Gain skills to automate cloud infrastructure management and configuration.
• IT Professionals: Individuals seeking to improve their efficiency and reduce manual tasks in IT operations.
• Developers: Those interested in automating application deployment and management.
• Students and New Graduates: Anyone looking to build a foundational understanding of Linux automation and configuration management.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible.
• Write and manage playbooks effectively.
• Utilize Ansible modules for various automation tasks.
• Implement best practices for inventory and configuration management.
• Troubleshoot common issues and errors in Ansible.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Ansible

Understanding Ansible
An overview of Ansible and its role in automation.

Host Requirements
Learn about the prerequisites for Ansible installation.

Installing Ansible on the Control Node
Step-by-step guide to installing Ansible.

Preparing Managed Nodes
Configuring managed nodes for Ansible management.

Verifying Ansible Installation
How to ensure your Ansible installation is successful.

Module 2: Inventory Management

Setting up Static Inventory Part-1
Introduction to static inventory configuration.

Setting up Static Inventory Part-2
Advanced static inventory setup techniques.

Understanding Dynamic Inventory
Explore dynamic inventory options in Ansible.

Module 3: Configuration Management

Understanding Ansible Configuration
Key configuration options in Ansible.

Managing Ansible Configuration File
Learn how to manage your Ansible configuration file effectively.

Module 4: Working with Commands

Using Ad Hoc Commands
Introduction to ad hoc commands in Ansible.

Using Ad Hoc Commands Lab
Practical exercises using ad hoc commands.

Module 5: Ansible Modules

Understanding Ansible Modules
Overview of modules in Ansible.

Using ansible-doc to get Module Documentation
Learn to access documentation for modules.

Introducing Essential Ansible Modules
Discover the most commonly used Ansible modules.

Module 6: Writing Playbooks

Using YAML to Write Playbooks Part-1
Introduction to YAML syntax for playbooks.

Using YAML to Write Playbooks Part-2
Advanced YAML techniques for playbooks.

Using YAML to Write Playbooks Part-3
Best practices for structuring your playbooks.

Verifying Playbook Syntax
How to check for syntax errors in playbooks.

Writing Multiple-Play Playbooks
Techniques for creating complex playbooks.

Module 7: Variables and Facts

Understanding Variables
Learn the importance of variables in Ansible.

Using Variables
Practical applications of variables.

Understanding Variable Precedence
How variable precedence affects playbook execution.

Managing Host Variables
Best practices for managing host-specific variables.

Using Multi-Valued Variables
Explore the use of lists and dictionaries in variables.

Using Ansible Vault
Securing sensitive information with Ansible Vault.

Working with Facts
Understanding and using Ansible facts.

Creating Custom Facts
How to create and use your own custom facts.

Module 8: Control Flow

Using Loops and Items
Techniques for looping through items in playbooks.

Using Register Variables with Loops
Capturing output from loops using register.

Using When to Run Tasks Conditionally
Conditional execution of tasks based on variables.

Testing Multiple Conditions
Techniques for evaluating multiple conditions.

Using Handlers
Introduction to handlers for task notifications.

Using Blocks
Grouping tasks for better management.

Module 9: Error Management

Dealing with Failures
Strategies for handling task failures.

Managing Changed Status
Understanding the impact of task changes.

Module 10: File and System Management

Using Modules to Manipulate Files
Explore file manipulation modules.

Managing SELinux File Context
Learn about SELinux and its file contexts.

Using Jinja2 Templates
Introduction to templating with Jinja2.

Module 11: Best Practices

Understanding Directory Structure Best Practices
Organizing your Ansible project files effectively.

Understanding Ansible Roles
An introduction to using roles for modular playbook design.

Using Ansible Galaxy for Standard Roles
How to leverage Ansible Galaxy for role management.

Module 12: Collections and Custom Roles

Using Ansible Galaxy Command Line Tool Part-1
Utilizing the command line for role management.

Using Ansible Galaxy Command Line Tool Part-2
Advanced command line techniques.

Creating Custom Roles Part-1
Start creating your own custom roles.

Creating Custom Roles Part-2
Further development of custom roles.

Managing Order of Task Execution
Control the execution order of tasks in your playbooks.

Module 13: System Roles

Understanding RHEL System Roles
Overview of RHEL system roles.

Using Collections Part-1
Introduction to using Ansible collections.

Using Collections Part-2
Advanced usage of collections.

Installing RHEL System Roles
How to install and manage system roles.

Using the RHEL SELinux System Roles
Practical application of SELinux roles.

Using the RHEL TimeSync System Roles
Managing time synchronization with roles.

Module 14: Advanced Management

Managing Inventory
Techniques for effective inventory management.

Addressing Host Patterns
Understanding host patterns for inventory management.

Configuring Parallelism
Optimizing playbook execution with parallelism.

Organizing Directory Structure
Best practices for organizing your Ansible directories.

Managing Ansible Logs
Techniques for logging in Ansible.

Using the Debug Module
Debugging playbooks using the debug module.

Using Check Mode
How to run playbooks in check mode for testing.

Module 15: Troubleshooting

Using Modules for Troubleshooting and Testing
Troubleshooting with Ansible modules.

Troubleshooting Connection Issues
Techniques for resolving connection problems.

Analyzing Playbook Errors
Learn to analyze and troubleshoot playbook errors.

Avoiding Errors in Playbook Best Practices
Strategies to minimize errors in your playbooks.

Module 16: Software and User Management

Understanding Modules Related to Software Management
Overview of software management modules.

Implementing a Playbook to Manage Software
Creating a playbook for software management.

Understanding Modules Related to User Management
Learn about user management modules.

Implementing a Playbook to Manage Users Part-1
User management playbook creation.

Implementing a Playbook to Manage Users Part-2
Advanced techniques for user management.

Managing Encrypted Passwords
Techniques for handling encrypted passwords.

Module 17: Process and Storage Management

Managing Processes and Tasks
Overview of process management in Ansible.

Manage Processes and Tasks Part-1
Basic techniques for managing processes.

Manage Processes and Tasks Part-2
Advanced process management strategies.

Modules for Managing Storage
Introduction to storage management modules.

Playbook to Manage Storage Part 1
Creating playbooks for storage management.

Playbook to Manage Storage Part 2
Advanced storage management playbook techniques.

Module 18: Network Management

Using Network Roles for Network Management
Introduction to network roles.

Understanding Modules for Network Management
Overview of network management modules.

Assigning IPv4 Addressing Fixed
Techniques for managing IPv4 addressing.

Using Ansible to Manage IPv6
Managing IPv6 addresses with Ansible.