Mastering Red Hat Ansible: Automating IT Processes for Total Risk Coverage Curriculum
This comprehensive course is designed to help you master Red Hat Ansible and automate IT processes for total risk coverage. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and personalized course content
- Up-to-date and practical knowledge
- Real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content and expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning options and user-friendly interface
- Mobile-accessible and community-driven
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Ansible
Topic 1.1: What is Ansible?
- Definition and overview of Ansible
- History and evolution of Ansible
- Key features and benefits of Ansible
Topic 1.2: Ansible Architecture
- Overview of Ansible architecture
- Components of Ansible architecture
- How Ansible works
Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Ansible
Topic 2.1: Installing Ansible
- System requirements for Ansible
- Installing Ansible on different operating systems
- Troubleshooting installation issues
Topic 2.2: Configuring Ansible
- Configuring Ansible settings
- Creating and managing Ansible inventory files
- Configuring Ansible roles and playbooks
Chapter 3: Ansible Playbooks and Roles
Topic 3.1: Creating and Managing Playbooks
- Creating and managing playbooks
- Playbook syntax and structure
- Using variables and templates in playbooks
Topic 3.2: Creating and Managing Roles
- Creating and managing roles
- Role syntax and structure
- Using roles in playbooks
Chapter 4: Ansible Modules and Plugins
Topic 4.1: Using Ansible Modules
- Overview of Ansible modules
- Using Ansible modules in playbooks
- Creating custom Ansible modules
Topic 4.2: Using Ansible Plugins
- Overview of Ansible plugins
- Using Ansible plugins in playbooks
- Creating custom Ansible plugins
Chapter 5: Ansible Security and Risk Management
Topic 5.1: Ansible Security Best Practices
- Security best practices for Ansible
- Configuring Ansible for secure connections
- Using Ansible vault for encryption
Topic 5.2: Ansible Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing risks in Ansible
- Mitigating risks in Ansible
- Monitoring and auditing Ansible activity
Chapter 6: Ansible and DevOps
Topic 6.1: Ansible and DevOps Overview
- Overview of DevOps and Ansible
- Benefits of using Ansible in DevOps
- Challenges of using Ansible in DevOps
Topic 6.2: Ansible and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Overview of CI/CD and Ansible
- Using Ansible in CI/CD pipelines
- Best practices for using Ansible in CI/CD
Chapter 7: Advanced Ansible Topics
Topic 7.1: Ansible and Containers
- Overview of containers and Ansible
- Using Ansible with Docker
- Using Ansible with Kubernetes
Topic 7.2: Ansible and Cloud Computing
- Overview of cloud computing and Ansible
- Using Ansible with AWS
- Using Ansible with Azure
- Using Ansible with Google Cloud
Chapter 8: Ansible Troubleshooting and Debugging
Topic 8.1: Troubleshooting Ansible
- Common Ansible errors and issues
- Troubleshooting Ansible connections
- Troubleshooting Ansible playbooks
Topic 8.2: Debugging Ansible
- Using Ansible debug module
- Using Ansible verbose mode
- Using Ansible debugger
Chapter 9: Ansible Best Practices and Optimization
Topic 9.1: Ansible Best Practices
- Best practices for Ansible playbooks
- Best practices for Ansible roles
- Best practices for Ansible inventory management
Topic 9.2: Ansible Optimization
- Optimizing Ansible performance
- Optimizing Ansible memory usage
- Optimizing Ansible execution time
Chapter 1: Introduction to Ansible
Topic 1.1: What is Ansible?
- Definition and overview of Ansible
- History and evolution of Ansible
- Key features and benefits of Ansible
Topic 1.2: Ansible Architecture
- Overview of Ansible architecture
- Components of Ansible architecture
- How Ansible works
Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Ansible
Topic 2.1: Installing Ansible
- System requirements for Ansible
- Installing Ansible on different operating systems
- Troubleshooting installation issues
Topic 2.2: Configuring Ansible
- Configuring Ansible settings
- Creating and managing Ansible inventory files
- Configuring Ansible roles and playbooks
Chapter 3: Ansible Playbooks and Roles
Topic 3.1: Creating and Managing Playbooks
- Creating and managing playbooks
- Playbook syntax and structure
- Using variables and templates in playbooks
Topic 3.2: Creating and Managing Roles
- Creating and managing roles
- Role syntax and structure
- Using roles in playbooks
Chapter 4: Ansible Modules and Plugins
Topic 4.1: Using Ansible Modules
- Overview of Ansible modules
- Using Ansible modules in playbooks
- Creating custom Ansible modules
Topic 4.2: Using Ansible Plugins
- Overview of Ansible plugins
- Using Ansible plugins in playbooks
- Creating custom Ansible plugins
Chapter 5: Ansible Security and Risk Management
Topic 5.1: Ansible Security Best Practices
- Security best practices for Ansible
- Configuring Ansible for secure connections
- Using Ansible vault for encryption
Topic 5.2: Ansible Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing risks in Ansible
- Mitigating risks in Ansible
- Monitoring and auditing Ansible activity
Chapter 6: Ansible and DevOps
Topic 6.1: Ansible and DevOps Overview
- Overview of DevOps and Ansible
- Benefits of using Ansible in DevOps
- Challenges of using Ansible in DevOps
Topic 6.2: Ansible and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Overview of CI/CD and Ansible
- Using Ansible in CI/CD pipelines
- Best practices for using Ansible in CI/CD
Chapter 7: Advanced Ansible Topics
Topic 7.1: Ansible and Containers
- Overview of containers and Ansible
- Using Ansible with Docker
- Using Ansible with Kubernetes
Topic 7.2: Ansible and Cloud Computing
- Overview of cloud computing and Ansible
- Using Ansible with AWS
- Using Ansible with Azure
- Using Ansible with Google Cloud
Chapter 8: Ansible Troubleshooting and Debugging
Topic 8.1: Troubleshooting Ansible
- Common Ansible errors and issues
- Troubleshooting Ansible connections
- Troubleshooting Ansible playbooks
Topic 8.2: Debugging Ansible
- Using Ansible debug module
- Using Ansible verbose mode
- Using Ansible debugger
Chapter 9: Ansible Best Practices and Optimization
Topic 9.1: Ansible Best Practices
- Best practices for Ansible playbooks
- Best practices for Ansible roles
- Best practices for Ansible inventory management
Topic 9.2: Ansible Optimization
- Optimizing Ansible performance
- Optimizing Ansible memory usage
- Optimizing Ansible execution time