Linux Automation with Ansible - 4 days Online Classroom

Linux Automation with Ansible - 4 days Online Classroom

Automate Linux administration and streamline IT operations with Linux Automation with Ansible. This hands-on course teaches you how to use Ansible to automate system configuration, software deployment, application provisioning, and infrastructure management across Linux environments.

Through practical labs, you'll learn how to create playbooks, manage inventories, use variables and roles, execute ad hoc commands, and automate repetitive administrative tasks. You'll also explore Ansible best practices for configuration management, orchestration, and scalable infrastructure automation.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to confidently deploy, configure, and manage Linux systems using Ansible, improving operational efficiency, consistency, and reliability.

Key Features

• Course and material in english
• Intermediate level
• 4 days of live instructor-led virtual training (8 hours / day)
• Interactive hands-on labs
• All relevant course material
• 50+ recommended study hours
• Certificate included

Learning Outcomes

• Understand Ansible architecture and automation concepts.
• Create and execute Ansible playbooks.
• Manage inventories, variables, templates, and roles.
• Automate Linux configuration, software deployment, and system administration.
• Implement reusable automation workflows using Ansible best practices.
• Manage large-scale Linux environments efficiently and consistently.

Target Audience

• Linux system administrators
• DevOps engineers
• Infrastructure and platform engineers
• Cloud engineers
• IT operations professionals
• Anyone responsible for automating Linux environments

Prerequisites

• Basic Linux administration skills
• Familiarity with the Linux command line
• Understanding of SSH and remote system management
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts is beneficial

Course Outline

• Ansible Fundamentals: Learn the core concepts of Ansible, including agentless automation, inventories, modules, and SSH-based management for Linux systems.
• Ad Hoc Automation: Use Ansible ad hoc commands to perform quick administrative tasks such as managing users, services, and files across multiple systems.
• System Administration with Ansible: Automate routine Linux administration using Ansible modules to manage configurations, services, users, firewalls, files, and scheduled tasks.
• Secure & Reliable Automation: Protect sensitive data with Ansible Vault and implement logging, error handling, retries, and handlers to build secure and resilient automation workflows.

FAQ

When is the class held?

The majority of the class is a full-day online course from morning to afternoon CET with 8 hours / day straight. However, please contact us to confirm the final detailed schedules.

What is Ansible?

Ansible is an open-source automation platform used to automate configuration management, software deployment, application provisioning, and IT orchestration.

How does Ansible automate Linux administration?

Ansible uses modules and playbooks to automate tasks such as user management, service configuration, package installation, and system updates, improving consistency and reducing manual work

Do I need programming experience?

No. Ansible uses simple YAML-based playbooks, making it accessible to Linux administrators and IT professionals without extensive programming knowledge.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes, provided you have basic Linux administration experience and are comfortable using the Linux command line.

Will I learn through practical exercises?

Yes. The course includes hands-on labs where you'll create playbooks, automate administrative tasks, and manage Linux systems in realistic scenarios.

Can Ansible manage multiple servers at once?

Yes. One of Ansible's key strengths is automating configuration and deployment across hundreds or thousands of systems from a single control node.

What skills will I gain?

You'll learn to automate Linux administration, create reusable playbooks, manage infrastructure at scale, and apply Ansible best practices to improve operational efficiency and consistency.

Does this course prepare me for the RHCE exam?

Yes. The course covers many practical Ansible skills required for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294 exam, although further preparation and experience are recommended.

Note: The exam is not included.

How do Ansible roles and templates improve automation?

Roles and templates help create reusable and scalable automation. You'll learn to build structured playbooks using roles and Jinja2 templates for easier management across environments.

Which Linux distributions are covered?

The course uses Red Hat and Debian-based systems for practical exercises, while the automation concepts can be applied across various Linux distributions.