Course Overview

With a focus on diverse Linux distributions, this course provides step-by-step guidance on Ansible installation and configuration, enabling participants to effectively utilize Ansible's automation capabilities regardless of their chosen environment. Participants will leave with the ability to streamline their automation tasks across multiple platforms, enhancing their productivity and efficiency. 

This course begins with detailed instructions on installing Ansible on several platforms, including Rocky Linux 9, Fedora 37 and 38, Ubuntu 22.10, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04 LTS, and RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.1 and 9.2. Learners will also explore advanced techniques for managing virtual environments using tools like Poetry and Pipenv to ensure optimal project organization and dependency management. Following installation, the course dives into practical Ansible tips and tricks, covering essential commands, variable management, task execution methods, and playbook execution strategies, which all contribute to enhancing automation workflows. 

By the end of this course, you will master Ansible installation across various platforms and effectively leverage its features for automation. 

What You Will Learn

  • Master Ansible installation on various Linux distributions
  • including Fedora
  • Ubuntu
  • and RHEL.
  • Manage Ansible project virtual environments efficiently with Poetry and Pipenv.
  • Utilize Ansible modules for debugging
  • pausing
  • variable management
  • and list filtering.
  • Optimize playbooks with dry runs
  • execution limits
  • tags
  • and magic variables.

Program Curriculum

  • How to Install Ansible in Rocky Linux 9?
  • How to Install Ansible in Fedora 37?
  • How to Install Ansible in Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu?
  • How to Install Ansible in RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.1?
  • How to Install Ansible in Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster?
  • How to Install Ansible in Fedora 38?
  • How to Install Ansible in Debian 12 Bookworm?
  • How to Install Ansible in RedHat Enterprise Linux RHEL 9.2?
  • How to Install Ansible in Fedora 39?
  • Leveraging Poetry for Efficient Virtual Environment Management
  • Managing Virtual Environments with Pipenv for Ansible Projects
  • How to Install Ansible in Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur?
  • How to Install Ansible in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat?
  • How to Install Ansible in Fedora 40?
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Print a Text/Variable during Execution - Ansible Module debug
  • Pause Execution - Ansible Module pause
  • How to Pass Variables to Ansible Playbook in the Command Line? - Ansible Extra
  • Break a String Over Multiple Lines - Ansible Literal and Folded Block Operator
  • Ansible Terminology?-?ansible_hostname vs. inventory_hostname
  • Set Remote Environment per Task or Play - Ansible Environment Statement
  • Execute Command on the Ansible host - Ansible localhost
  • Three Options to Safely Limit Ansible Playbooks Execution to a Single Machine
  • Ansible Modules - command vs. shell
  • Write a Variable to a File - Ansible Module copy vs. template
  • How to Run Only One Task in Ansible Playbook? - Ansible Tags Statement
  • Filter A List by Its Attributes - Ansible selectattr Filter
  • Using Date, Time, and Timestamp in Ansible Playbook - Ansible Tip and Tricks
  • Using Date, Time, and Timestamp without Facts in Ansible Playbook - Ansible date
  • Ansible Playbook Dry Run - Check and Diff Mode
  • Ansible Magic Variables - Ansible Tip and Tricks
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

Instructor

Luca Berton

Luca has been 14 years in the IT market with a technical background and people in mind. His strengths are Ansible automation, GNU/Linux, and cloud computing. He is a certified Red Hat System Administrator. He likes to teach and move your skills to the next level! He tries to automate as many things as possible because he considers himself a lazy person. He is a freelancer Consultant with 18 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative AI and cloud solutions. He has expertise in driving technological strategies that align with business objectives and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence. Luca has authored industry-recognized books and courses on AI, Kubernetes, and Ansible, establishing thought leadership in DevOps and cloud technologies. His track record of delivering future-proof solutions and my expertise in cutting-edge technologies position your organization for success.

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