Ansible Training
Course Duration
3 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Experience with Linux shell, text editing, and basic systems administration needed.
Course Description
The audience for this course is system's administrators desiring to automate provisioning, configuration management, service deployment, operational processes. This course covers all the core Ansible features including: installing and configuring, running ad-hoc commands, understanding modules, creating and using playbooks, variables and inclusion, task control, templates, and roles. The course also covers: dealing with sensitive data via Ansible Vault, fundamentals of Ansible Tower, integration with Docker and Vagrant, and troubleshooting.
Course Outline
- ANSIBLE TRAINING OVERVIEW Why Ansible?
- Overview of Architecture
- QUIZ: Architecture
- Inventory
- Inventory Patterns
- Inventory Plugins
- QUIZ: Inventory and Patterns
- DEMO: Introducing Ansible
- DEPLOYING ANSIBLE Installing
- DEMO: Installing Ansible
- Configuration Files
- DEMO: Configuration Files
- Module Syntax Help
- Running Ad Hoc Commands
- DEMO: Running Ad Hoc Commands
- Dynamic Inventory
- DEMO: Dynamic Inventory
- Deploying Ansible
- Ad Hoc Commands
- Dynamic Inventories
- PLAYBOOKS BASICS Writing YAML Files
- Playbook Structure
- Host and Task Execution Order
- Command Modules
- Significant Module Categories
- File Manipulation
- Network Modules
- Packaging Modules
- System Storage
- Account Management
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Ansible Training course cover?
This course covers Ansible automation and infrastructure as code. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Ansible Training training?
IT Dojo's Ansible Training training is 3 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Ansible Training as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Experience with Linux shell, text editing, and basic systems administration needed.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Ansible Training on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Ansible Training for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.