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Fundamentals of Ansible

4.67 ratings at edX

Overview

This course is designed to provide learners with a basic understanding of Ansible, a leading tool in automation and configuration management. Aimed at both beginners and seasoned IT professionals, this course offers a structured exploration of Ansible’s features and functionalities presented via video lectures and demonstrations, readings, and quizzes.

What you'll learn

  • In this course you will learn:Introducing Ansible ( Ansible Capabilities and Ansible Architecture)Configuring Ansible ( Ansible Configuration files and creatin…

Syllabus 12

  1. Course introduction
  2. Ansible Capabilities
  3. Ansible Architecture
  4. Ansible Configuration Files
  5. Creating a Basic Ansible Inventory
  6. Ansible Playbooks
  7. Working with YAML
  8. Working with Variables
  9. RHEL System Roles:
  10. Automating with Modules
  11. Using Handlers
  12. Using Conditionals

Skills you'll practise

AutomationConfiguration ManagementWorkflow ManagementLecturingDemonstration SkillsAnsible

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (12 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $99). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

No previous automation experience is required. Familiarity with Linux system administration concepts would be helpful.

Taught by

  • Ricardo da CostaSenior Instructor (Platform, Cloud, DevOps)

Red Hat is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (78/100).

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