Getting Started with Ansible

Overview

This course aims to teach learners how to automate server builds using Ansible. By the end of the course, students will be able to write playbooks, manage files and services, add users, and utilize roles and templates. The course covers SSH setup, Git repository configuration, ad-hoc commands, conditionals, targeting specific nodes, using tags, and host variables. The teaching method includes video tutorials and hands-on exercises. This course is intended for individuals interested in automating server management tasks using Ansible.

Syllabus

Getting started with Ansible 01 - Introduction.
Getting started with Ansible 02 - SSH Overview & Setup.
Getting started with Ansible 03 - Setting up the Git Repository.
Getting started with Ansible 04 - Running ad-hoc Commands.
Getting started with Ansible 05 - Running elevated ad-hoc Commands.
Getting started with Ansible 06 - Writing our first Playbook.
Getting started with Ansible 07 - The 'when' Conditional.
Getting Started with Ansible 08 - Improving your Playbook.
Getting started with Ansible 09 - Targeting Specific Nodes.
Getting started with Ansible 10 - Tags.
Getting started with Ansible 11 - Managing Files.
Getting started with Ansible 12 - Managing Services.
Getting started with Ansible 13 - Adding Users & Bootstrapping.
Getting started with Ansible 14 - Roles.
Getting started with Ansible 15 - Host Variables and Handlers.
Getting started with Ansible 16 (Series Finale) - Templates.