Advanced Automation with Ansible Training

Advanced Automation with Ansible

Dive deep into Ansible's capabilities with our advanced course. Designed for seasoned users, this workshop explores intricate module development, dynamic inventories, and Python API integration. Learn to customize Ansible, streamline application testing, and master integrations with AWS, Vagrant, and Docker.

Embrace modern deployment methods and refine your automation skills, ensuring optimized performance in diverse enterprise settings. Elevate your Ansible proficiency and tackle sophisticated automation challenges.

What will you learn?

Unravel Ansible's Profound Capabilities with Our Advanced Workshop. This course is designed for engineers who are already acquainted with Ansible and are looking to delve into its more sophisticated applications. By participating in this intensive training, you'll:

Discover the Underlying Mechanisms: Get insights into what goes on "under the hood" of Ansible.
Integrate Ansible into Development: Learn how Ansible fits seamlessly into the application development lifecycle.
Customize for Enterprise Environments: Understand techniques to tailor Ansible for large-scale and enterprise scenarios.
Achieve Seamless Automation: Equip yourself with skills to automate intricate and large-scale tasks with ease.
Advance Your Ansible Expertise: Transition from basic usage to mastering Ansible's advanced capabilities, ensuring you're ready for any automation challenge.

Requirements:

Participants should have a basic familiarity with Ansible. If you've used Ansible for routine tasks or have introductory knowledge, you're well-prepared for this workshop.

A foundational understanding of automation and the software development lifecycle will be beneficial but not mandatory.

Linux or Unix administration skills.

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Course Outline*:

*We know each team has their own needs and specifications. That is why we can modify the training outline per need.

1. Introduction to Advanced Ansible

Evolution from Basic to Advanced Ansible
Overview of the Course Content

2. Module Development Internals

Deep Dive: Ansible's Internal Structure
Lifecycle and Execution Path of an Ansible Module
Advanced Configuration and Customization Techniques

3. The Python API for Ansible

Integrating Python with Ansible
Working with Python Libraries and Ansible Scripts
Advanced Python Techniques for Enhanced Automation

4. Developing Dynamic Inventories

Benefits and Use Cases for Dynamic Inventories
Real-time Data Gathering Techniques
Dynamic Inventory Best Practices and Optimization

5. Custom Module and Plugin Development

Extending Ansible's Capabilities: Modules vs. Plugins
Development and Testing of Custom Modules
Plugin Development: Enhancing Ansible's Feature Set

6. Application and Infrastructure Testing

The Importance of Testing in Automation
Automated Testing Frameworks and Tools for Ansible
Best Practices in Infrastructure Testing

7 .Network Device Management with Ansible

Challenges of Network Automation
Ansible Modules Tailored for Networking
Hands-on: Automating Common Network Tasks

8. Integrating AWS and Ansible

Cloud Automation and Its Importance
Ansible Modules for AWS: EC2, S3, and Beyond
Efficient Management and Deployment on AWS using Ansible

9. Vagrant and Ansible Synergy

Development Environment Automation with Vagrant
Vagrant Provisioning using Ansible
Real-world Scenarios: Vagrant Boxes with Ansible Playbooks

10. Docker Integration with Ansible

The Power of Containerization: An Introduction to Docker
Ansible Modules and Roles for Docker Management
Use Cases: Deploying and Managing Dockerized Applications

11.Continuous Delivery and Rolling Upgrades

The Modern Deployment Paradigm: Continuous Delivery
Ansible Playbooks for Zero-downtime Deployments
Case Study: Upgrading a Multi-tier Application with Ansible

12. Performance and Scaling in Ansible

Bottlenecks and Challenges in Large-scale Deployments
Optimizing Playbook Runs for Speed and Efficiency
Strategies for Scaling Ansible in Enterprise Environments

Hands-on learning with expert instructors at your location for organizations.

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Networking opportunities with fellow participants.

*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

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Advanced Automation with Ansible

What will you learn?

Requirements:

Course Outline*:

1. Introduction to Advanced Ansible

2. Module Development Internals

3. The Python API for Ansible

4. Developing Dynamic Inventories

5. Custom Module and Plugin Development

6. Application and Infrastructure Testing

7 .Network Device Management with Ansible

8. Integrating AWS and Ansible

9. Vagrant and Ansible Synergy

10. Docker Integration with Ansible

11.Continuous Delivery and Rolling Upgrades

12. Performance and Scaling in Ansible

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