This course is your gateway to mastering Ansible, from setting up your control node to leveraging advanced features like Ansible Tower. Begin your journey by learning how to manage both Linux and Windows hosts, and progress to executing ad hoc commands and crafting robust playbooks. By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in automating complex workflows and managing assets with ease. Each lesson is enriched with hands-on labs, ensuring you gain practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge. Whether you're an IT professional looking to streamline operations or a beginner eager to dive into automation, this course offers the tools and insights to elevate your skills.
Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1
Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1
This course is part of Ansible From Basics to Guru Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Beginner level
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Master the setup and configuration of Ansible control nodes for managing diverse IT assets.
Gain proficiency in using ad hoc commands and essential Ansible modules for immediate automation tasks.
Develop skills in writing and executing playbooks to automate complex workflows.
Learn to utilize Ansible Tower for enhanced management and visualization of automation processes.
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There is 1 module in this course
In this module, you'll learn all you need to know to get started with Ansible. In this module, there are four lessons. The first lesson is about setting up your manager infrastructure. It teaches you how to start managing Linux as well as Windows Host. The next lesson is about ad-hoc commands, which is the easiest way to start using specific Ansible modules. In lesson three, you'll learn how to automate working with Ansible by using playbooks. And in lesson four, you'll learn how to work with Ansible Tower, the web-based Ansible management platform that makes working with Ansible as easy as it can be.
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