Introduction to Ansible Training Course

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and project managers who wish to efficiently execute preprogrammed functions and administer software development workflows using the powerful RESTful API of Ansible AWX.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible AWX on their preferred software development environment.
• Understand the DevOps principles and concepts foundational to Ansible AWX.
• Utilize AWX's automation tools to enhance workflows and facilitate DevOps processes.
• Integrate AWX with external resources to leverage its features and collaborate with teams.

Managing Configuration with Ansible equips system administrators with practical techniques for automating Linux and Unix infrastructure. It covers the core principles of Ansible playbooks, roles, inventory management, and variable-driven configurations. The course examines proven methods for YAML syntax, conditional logic, vault encryption, and rolling update strategies. It assists professionals in standardizing deployment workflows and eliminating configuration drift across complex server environments.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and SysOps administrators who wish to maximise the tools and features made available through the Ansible project for the advancement of organisational IT infrastructures and processes.

Simultaneously, they can utilise the opportunity to carry out complex Ansible implementations for large-scale applications while employing its open-sourced tower for optimised DevOps management and collaboration functions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible along with other open-source tools and resources.
• Establish a centralized system for DevOps management using Ansible project features.
• Operate automation tools and advanced resources of Ansible to achieve CI/CD approach.
• Execute better SysOps methods using Ansible's collaborative features for management of larger teams.
• Enhance DevOps tasks execution within the organization and optimize existing ones.
• Integrate Ansible with external platforms and leverage other Ansible tools for the organization's advantage.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at network or DevOps engineers who wish to use Ansible to manage network systems more efficiently through automation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start building and using network automation.
• Create Ansible playbooks for executing and automating tasks in multiple network systems.
• Use Python network automation scripts to manage and configure network devices.
• Manage network configuration changes dynamically using Jinja2 templates.

Ansible Automation serves as a robust framework for scaling IT automation, configuration management, and deployment processes.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is tailored for intermediate DevOps professionals looking to design, develop, and maintain sophisticated Ansible automation solutions and integrate them into broader IT operations.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins.
• Craft complex playbooks utilising Jinja2, filters, and conditional logic.
• Integrate Ansible seamlessly with APIs and version control systems.
• Structure content effectively using Collections and Roles.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on practice with the Ansible Automation Platform within sample enterprise scenarios.
• Guided exercises centred on the development, integration, and testing of Ansible content.

Course Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course based on your specific Ansible use cases, please contact us.

Ansible Tower serves as the enterprise-grade framework for overseeing and expanding Ansible automation within intricate IT landscapes.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate IT professionals eager to deploy, configure, and operate Ansible Tower as a cornerstone of their enterprise automation strategy.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure Ansible Tower for enterprise deployment.
• Administer users, teams, inventories, and credentials within Tower.
• Initiate and monitor playbooks via job templates and workflows.
• Enhance the security and scalability of Ansible automation across various teams and departments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical application of Ansible Tower in enterprise-scale scenarios.
• Guided exercises concentrating on the deployment, management, and security of Tower infrastructure.

Customization Options

• For organizations seeking tailored training aligned with their specific automation infrastructure, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to effectively manage, optimise, and secure RHEL 8 environments using the latest tools and techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure RHEL 8 for enterprise use.
• Use advanced tools like App Streams, Stratis, and the Virtual Data Optimizer for efficient storage management.
• Implement secure networking using NFTables and Firewalld.
• Automate systems administration tasks with Ansible, including the deployment and scaling of tasks.
• Manage the lifecycle of containers and secure deployments in production environments.