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Automation with Ansible Playbooks

Using Ansible to automate local and cloud configuration management tasks with Playbooks

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Get hands-on with Ansible and learn how to automate configuration management tasks for both local and cloud environments. You'll start by working with managed nodes and gradually build up to using Playbooks for real-world automation. By the end, you'll have practical skills to streamline repetitive IT tasks.

Packt | Mar 2020 | 1055 min

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LevelBeginner
CategoriesSystems Administration and Networking, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipelines, Ansible

What You Will Learn

You'll follow a step-by-step process with clear explanations and practical exercises. Each topic builds on the last, so you'll gain confidence as you set up Ansible, configure authentication, and use Playbooks for automation. By applying what you learn right away, you'll develop real skills that stick.

Key Features

  • Automate configuration management using Ansible Playbooks for local and cloud systems
  • Set up password authentication and manage nodes even without Python installed
  • Transfer files between Ansible Engine and nodes using the copy module

Target Audience

Ideal for IT professionals, sysadmins, or anyone new to automation who wants to simplify configuration management. No prior Ansible experience is needed. If you're looking to boost your efficiency and take the first steps into infrastructure automation, this course is designed for you.

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