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Overview

Learn Ansible will teach you how to write Ansible Playbooks for deploying simple apps. This updated edition covers the latest Ansible features, helping you confidently implement Ansible in your daily workflows.

This course provides a hands-on approach to learning Ansible, helping you automate infrastructure and streamline deployments. You'll gain practical skills in writing playbooks, managing cloud resources, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. The content is designed to help you build efficient, scalable automation solutions.

This course is ideal for system administrators, developers, and infrastructure engineers looking to implement infrastructure automation. No prior Ansible experience is required, though familiarity with Linux and cloud platforms is beneficial. You'll gain the skills to automate and manage infrastructure efficiently.

In this course, we will take a hands-on approach to gaining practical experience in writing Ansible playbooks and roles to build your public cloud-based infrastructure and deploy your applications. By the end of the course, you will have built up a valuable library of code and know how to write your playbooks and roles to automate your repetitive tasks and introduce consistency to your deployments.

This course is based on Learn Ansible, by Russ McKendrick.

Syllabus 17

  1. Installing and Running Ansible 1.5 hours

    This module introduces learners to Ansible, covering its installation on various platforms, basic playbook execution, and key concepts such as configuration versus orchestration. Learners will gain hands-on experience with setting up Ansible and understand its role in automation workflows.

  2. Exploring Ansible Galaxy 55 minutes

    This module provides an in-depth look at Ansible Galaxy, focusing on how it facilitates the management, sharing, and use of automation roles. Learners will gain skills in using Galaxy commands, publishing roles, and understanding role life cycles and collections. The content emphasizes practical ap…

  3. The Ansible Commands 55 minutes

    This module provides an in-depth look at essential Ansible commands and tools for managing inventory and configuration. Learners will gain hands-on understanding of how to use and configure Ansible for efficient system automation.

  4. Deploying a LAMP Stack 1 hour

    This module covers the deployment of a LAMP stack using Ansible, including playbook structure, user and group management, Apache configuration, MariaDB installation, and Adminer setup. Learners will gain hands-on experience with server automation and configuration management.

  5. Deploying WordPress 1 hour

    This module teaches the process of deploying WordPress using a LEMP stack, focusing on playbook creation, role-based configuration, and automation tasks. Learners will gain hands-on experience with Ansible role setup, PHP-FPM configuration, and WordPress plugin installation. The module emphasizes p…

  6. Targeting Multiple Distributions 55 minutes

    This module covers strategies for adapting playbooks and roles to support multiple Linux distributions, including Debian and Red Hat. Learners will gain insights into handling OS-specific configurations, variable management, and playbook flexibility. It equips learners with practical skills for mul…

  7. Ansible Windows Modules 55 minutes

    This module covers the use of Ansible for automating Windows-based server tasks, including launching Azure servers, enabling features, and installing packages via Chocolatey. Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of Ansible's Windows modules and how to configure them for efficient system management.

  8. Ansible Network Modules 40 minutes

    This module introduces learners to Ansible network modules, focusing on automating device configurations, understanding manufacturer-specific capabilities, and designing efficient network orchestration workflows. It covers practical use cases and provides an overview of the VyOS collection and its…

  9. Moving to the Cloud 1 hour

    This module introduces learners to cloud automation using Ansible, focusing on deploying and managing Microsoft Azure virtual machines for WordPress. It covers resource group creation, cloud infrastructure setup, and the transition from local to cloud environments.

  10. Building Out a Cloud Network 1 hour

    This module covers the creation and configuration of a virtual private cloud (VPC) in AWS, including subnets, routes, security groups, and the use of Ansible for automated resource deployment. Learners will gain hands-on experience with network setup and secure cloud automation practices.

  11. Highly Available Cloud Deployments 1.5 hours

    This module teaches learners how to implement a highly available WordPress deployment using AWS services such as load balancing, RDS, EFS, and EC2. It covers the configuration of infrastructure, playbook structure, and deployment processes to ensure scalable and resilient cloud environments.

  12. Building Out a VMware Deployment 50 minutes

    This module provides an in-depth look at VMware deployment strategies, focusing on configuring networking components and utilizing VMware REST modules to manage infrastructure efficiently. Learners will gain an understanding of how to implement and optimize VMware environments for automation and sc…

  13. Scanning Your Ansible Playbooks 55 minutes

    This module teaches learners how to use static code analysis tools like Checkov and KICS to scan Ansible playbooks for security and configuration issues. It covers identifying vulnerabilities, understanding compliance risks, and improving code reliability through practical scanning techniques.

  14. Hardening Your Servers Using Ansible 1 hour

    This module teaches how to use Ansible to automate server hardening, including scanning for vulnerabilities, generating remediation playbooks, and deploying security configurations. Learners will gain hands-on experience with Ansible roles, Docker integration, and OpenSCAP for compliance checks. Th…

  15. Using Ansible with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps 1 hour

    This module explores how to integrate Ansible with cloud-based CI/CD platforms like GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. Learners will gain hands-on experience with setting up automation workflows, managing credentials, and deploying code through cloud pipelines.

  16. Introducing Ansible AWX and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 55 minutes

    This module provides an overview of Ansible AWX and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, covering their installation, configuration, and use in deploying cloud applications. Learners will gain hands-on experience with adding credentials and running playbooks through a graphical interface. The modul…

  17. Next Steps with Ansible 2 hours

    This module explores advanced techniques for integrating Ansible with third-party tools, debugging playbooks, and applying automation in real-world scenarios. Learners will gain practical skills in enhancing workflow efficiency and troubleshooting automation processes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Covers niche tools that universities don't teach.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (17 parts) you can see before you start.
  • Hands-on: you build or practise, not just watch.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.
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