Ansible for the Absolute Beginner – Hands-On – DevOps

Introduction to Ansible

⏳ 30 minutes

• What is Ansible and how it fits into DevOps workflows

• Overview of Ansible architecture, YAML syntax, and inventory files

Setting Up Ansible Environment

⏳ 30 minutes

• Installing Ansible and configuring hosts

• Understanding static vs. dynamic inventory

Working with Playbooks and Modules

⏳ 1 hour

• Writing Ansible playbooks with tasks, handlers, variables, and conditionals

• Using core modules for configuration management and automation

Automating Infrastructure

⏳ 1 hour

• Managing files, packages, users, and services across multiple systems

• Applying roles and templates for structured automation

Ansible for Cloud and Network Automation

⏳ 45 minutes

• Automating AWS, Azure, and GCP tasks with Ansible

• Automating networking gear like Cisco using Ansible modules

Security Automation and Best Practices

⏳ 45 minutes

• Managing SSH keys, firewall rules, and compliance tasks

• Ansible Vault for secrets management and secure automation

Final Review and Real-World Use Cases

⏳ 30 minutes

• Practice scenarios and recap of major concepts

• Real-world examples in cloud, DevOps, and IT operations

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