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Ansible Training



ABOUT


Ansible Training at devopsconsulting.in offers a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to effectively use Ansible for automation and configuration management. This training covers the essential aspects of Ansible, including its architecture, modules, and playbooks. Participants will learn how to automate tasks, deploy applications, and manage infrastructure using Ansible’s simple yet powerful declarative language. The course includes hands-on exercises that provide practical experience in writing and executing playbooks, managing inventories, and integrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines. By the end of the training, attendees will be proficient in using Ansible to streamline IT operations, ensure consistent configurations, and enhance overall efficiency in their DevOps practices.


COURSE OBJECTIVES


The course objectives for Ansible Training at devopsconsulting.in are designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of Ansible and its applications in automation and configuration management. By the end of the training, attendees will:


  • Grasp Ansible Fundamentals: Gain a clear understanding of Ansible’s architecture, including its components, inventory management, and how it integrates into various IT environments.
  • Master Playbook Development: Learn to write and manage Ansible playbooks, utilizing Ansible's YAML-based language to define and automate tasks and configurations.
  • Automate Infrastructure Management: Develop skills to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure across multiple systems and environments.
  • Utilize Ansible Modules: Understand how to use and create custom Ansible modules to extend functionality and automate specific tasks effectively.
  • Integrate with CI/CD Pipelines: Acquire the ability to integrate Ansible with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools to enhance automation workflows and streamline deployment processes.
  • Manage and Troubleshoot: Learn to manage inventories, handle variable data, and troubleshoot common issues to ensure smooth operations and reliable configurations.

PRE-REQUISITES


Before enrolling in Ansible Training at devopsconsulting.in, participants should meet the following pre-requisites to ensure they get the most out of the course:


  • Basic Understanding of IT Infrastructure: Familiarity with fundamental concepts of IT infrastructure, such as servers, networks, and operating systems, is crucial for understanding how Ansible manages and automates these components.
  • Experience with Command Line Interfaces: Proficiency in using command line interfaces, particularly in Linux/Unix environments, is necessary for executing Ansible commands and working with configurations.
  • Knowledge of Scripting or Programming: Basic knowledge of scripting or programming languages, such as Python or Bash, will aid in writing and customizing Ansible playbooks and modules.
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management: Prior experience with configuration management tools or concepts can be beneficial in grasping Ansible’s role and best practices in automation.
  • Understanding of Networking Concepts: Basic understanding of networking principles and protocols will help in configuring and managing networked systems using Ansible.

FEATURES


Ansible Training at devopsconsulting.in offers a range of features designed to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience. The training includes:

  • In-Depth Curriculum: A detailed curriculum covering Ansible’s core components, including playbooks, modules, inventories, and roles, ensuring a thorough understanding of automation and configuration management.
  • Hands-On Labs: Practical, hands-on labs that allow participants to apply Ansible concepts in real-world scenarios, from writing and executing playbooks to managing complex infrastructures.
  • Expert Instructors: Training led by experienced instructors with deep expertise in Ansible and DevOps practices, providing valuable insights and support throughout the course.
  • Integration with CI/CD Pipelines: Instruction on integrating Ansible with popular Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools, enhancing automation workflows and deployment processes.
  • Customizable Learning Paths: Tailored learning paths to accommodate different skill levels and organizational needs, allowing participants to focus on specific areas of interest or required competencies.
  • Comprehensive Resources: Access to a range of resources, including course materials, reference guides, and supplementary tools, to support learning and practical application.
  • Real-World Use Cases: Exposure to real-world use cases and best practices for using Ansible to automate and manage IT operations, ensuring relevance and applicability to current industry standards.

AGENDA


This course is designed for 5 days but with the reduction of some of Lab/Excercise, can be acoomdated in 3 days.

Introduction

  • Syllabus
  • Introduction to Ansible
  • Ansible vs. Other Tools
  • Introduction to YAML
  • YAML Examples
  • Ansible Documentation: Modules

Setup and Configuration

  • Test Environment Setup
  • Download and Installation
  • Ansible Configuration File
  • Ansible Python Dependencies
  • The HOSTS File
  • Overriding the Default HOSTS File
  • Overriding the Default System Ansible.Cfg File
  • Overriding the Default Roles Path
  • Exercise: Exercise: Configure Test Environment for Secure Access
  • Exercise: Exercise: Configuring the Ansible Host Environment
  • Exercise: Exercise: Ansible Facts

Ansible Playbooks

  • Configuring Your 'Ansible' Account
  • Ansible Command Line
  • System Facts
  • System Facts: Common Values for Playbooks
  • Our First Playbook
  • Variables: Inclusion Types
  • Target Section
  • Variable Section
  • Task Section
  • Handler Section
  • Outlining Your Playbook
  • Create a Playbook from Our Outline
  • Optimizing Your Playbook
  • Taking Our Playbook for a Dry Run
  • Asychronous Polling
  • Simple Variable Substitution
  • Lookups
  • RunOnce
  • Local Actions
  • Loops
  • Conditionals
  • Until
  • Notify
  • Vault
  • Prompt - Interactive Playbook
  • Basic Include Statements
  • Tags
  • Basic Error Handling
  • Includes - Breaking Your Playbook Into Discrete Plays
  • Starting At Task or Stepping Through All Tasks
  • Passing Variables Into Playbooks at the Command Line
  • Using Jinja2 Templates
  • LocalAction
  • DelegateTo
  • Exercise: Exercise: Running Ansible Commands Against Hosts
  • Exercise: Exercise: Querying a Remote System
  • Exercise: Exercise: Create a Simple Playbook
  • Exercise: Exercise: Building a Larger Playbook - Target Section
  • Exercise: Exercise: Building a Larger Playbook - Variable Section
  • Exercise: Exercise: Building a Larger Playbook - Task Section
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Loops
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Notify
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Conditionals
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Lookup
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Local Action
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Run Once
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Prompt
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Includes
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Tags
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Until
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Ignore Errors
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Discrete Plays
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Create an Outline
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Create Playbook from Outline
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Optimize Your Outline Playbook
  • Exercise: Exercise: Take Your Playbook for a DryRun
  • Exercise: Exercise: Jinja2 Template Creation
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Using Templates
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Start At
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Step Into
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - Variables from Command Line
  • Exercise: Exercise: Playbooks - DelegateTo

Roles

  • Roles - The Directory Structure
  • Role Based Tasks
  • Task Order - Pre and Post Tasks
  • Roles - Conditional Execution
  • Roles - Variable Substitution
  • Roles - Handlers
  • Roles - Using Notification
  • Roles - Configuring Alternate Roles Paths
  • Roles - Conditional Include Statements
  • Roles - Waiting For Events
  • Roles - Executing a Task Until
  • Roles - Using Tags
  • Roles - Breaking a Playbook Into a Role
  • Roles - Passing Variables from Command Line
  • Roles - Using Jinja2 Templates
  • Roles - DelegateTo
  • Roles - LocalAction
  • Exercise: Exercise: Roles - Create Directory Structure
  • Exercise: Exercise: Roles - Tasks Within a Role
  • Exercise: Exercise: Roles - Pre and Post Tasks
  • Exercise: Exercise: Roles - Variable Substitution
  • Exercise: Exercise: Roles - Conditional Roles
  • Exercise: Exercise: Roles - Using Templates

Ansible Command Line Usage

  • Ansible Command Line - Installing Packages
  • Ansible Command Line - Services and Hosts
  • Ansible Command Line - Commands and Shells
  • Ansible Command Line - Managing Users
  • Ansible Command Line - Create and Manage Cron Jobs
  • Ansible Command Line - Running Arbitrary Commands
  • Ansible Command Line - Output Tree
  • Exercise: Exercise: Ansible Command Line - Run Arbitrary Module Commands
  • Exercise: Exercise: Ansible Command Line - Installing Packages
  • Exercise: Exercise: Ansible Command Line - Managing Services
  • Exercise: Exercise: Ansible Command Line - Managing Users
  • Exercise: Exercise: Ansible Command Line - Managing CRON Jobs
  • Exercise: Exercise: Ansible Command Line - Run Arbitrary System Commands

Advanced Topics and Ansible 2.0 Updates

  • Galaxy Introduction and Usage
  • Ansible 2.0 - Installation
  • Ansible 2.0 - Playbooks: User Privilege Escalation Changes
  • Ansible 2.0 - Modules: The 'Find' Module
  • Ansible 2.0 - Modules: The 'Package' Module
  • Ansible 2.0 - Roles: User Privilege Escalation Changes
  • Ansible 2.0 - Roles: The 'Find' Module
  • Ansible 2.0 - Roles: The 'Package' Module
  • Exercise: Exercise: The 'Find' Module
  • Exercise: Exercise: The 'Package' Module

Conclusion

  • Conclusion and Next Steps