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Dive Into Ansible - From Beginner to Expert in Ansible

7h 33m 21s
English
Free

Ansible helps you automate your servers and apps with clear tasks and simple steps. You describe what you want, and Ansible makes it happen across many machines at once.

What You Will Learn

You start with how Ansible works under the hood. You see how it connects to systems and runs tasks in order. You learn why its simple model helps you manage many servers at scale.

Ansible Basics

You learn about key parts of Ansible. These include inventories, modules, and playbooks. You write playbooks in YAML and run them to change system state.

Working With Playbooks

You build stronger playbooks that handle more tasks. You learn how to group tasks, set variables, and reuse code. You create clear roles that keep your files easy to read and update.

Ansible With Cloud and Containers

You use Ansible to work with cloud tools and container setups. You see how to provision AWS resources. You also learn how to manage Docker hosts and images with Ansible tasks.

Debugging and Testing

You learn how to spot problems in playbooks and fix them fast. You run checks to confirm the tasks did what you expected. You use small tests to keep your setup safe and stable.

About the Author: Udemy

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Udemy is the largest open marketplace for online courses on the internet. Founded in 2010 by Eren Bali, Oktay Caglar, and Gagan Biyani and headquartered in San Francisco, the company went public on the Nasdaq in 2021 under the ticker UDMY. The platform hosts well over two hundred thousand courses across software development, IT and cloud, data science, design, business, marketing, and creative skills, taught by tens of thousands of independent instructors. Roughly seventy million learners use it worldwide, and the corporate arm — Udemy Business — supplies a curated subset of that catalog to enterprise customers.

Because Udemy is a marketplace rather than a single editorial publisher, the catalog is uneven by design. The strongest material lives in the long-form, project-based courses authored by working engineers — full-stack JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python data science, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes, mobile development with Flutter and React Native, and cloud certification preparation. The CourseFlix listing under this source is the slice of that catalog that has been mirrored here for offline-friendly viewing, organized by topic and updated as new releases land. Pricing on Udemy itself swings dramatically with the site's near-permanent sales, which is why the platform is best treated as a deep reference catalog: pick instructors with strong reviews and a track record of updating their material rather than buying on the headline price alone.

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1Motivations, Learning Outcomes and Course Structure 05:09
2Introduction to Ansible 04:46
3Installing Docker 09:47
4Installing the Ansible Lab 09:03
5Configuring SSH connectivity between hosts 14:46
6Setting up the Course Repository 02:01
7Section 1 & 2 Quiz 05:01
8Ansible Configuration 08:38
9Ansible Inventories 26:54
10Ansible Modules 16:42
11YAML 26:04
12Ansible Playbooks, Breakdown of Sections 23:06
13Ansible Playbooks, Variables 13:22
14Ansible Playbooks, Facts 15:38
15Templating with Jinja2 12:34
16Ansible Playbooks, Creating and Executing 23:30
17Ansible Playbook Modules 16:35
18Dynamic Inventories 14:51
19Register and When 10:55
20Looping 23:03
21Asynchronous, Serial, Parallel 20:13
22Task Delegation 09:37
23Magic Variables 03:34
24Blocks 04:11
25Vault 15:31
26Using Includes and Imports 07:41
27Using Tags 11:36
28Using Roles 17:44
29AWS with Ansible 21:57
30Docker with Ansible 11:59
31Creating Modules 15:40
32Creating Plugins 13:39
33Troubleshooting Ansible 09:21
34Best Practices with Ansible 04:40
35Credits and Thanks 03:33

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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are needed before taking this course?
Before enrolling in this course, you should have a basic understanding of Linux command-line operations and general server management. Familiarity with SSH connectivity between hosts will be beneficial, as the course includes configuring SSH for Ansible operations. Basic knowledge of YAML is also helpful since playbooks, a key component of Ansible, are written in this format.
What projects or tasks will I work on during the course?
Throughout the course, you'll engage in practical tasks such as writing Ansible playbooks to automate server configurations and manage applications. You'll have hands-on experience with provisioning AWS resources and managing Docker hosts and images using Ansible. By the end of the course, you will have developed playbooks that handle various tasks, utilize roles, and incorporate testing and debugging techniques.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is designed for system administrators, DevOps professionals, and IT managers who want to automate server and application management tasks. It is also suitable for software engineers who are looking to integrate Ansible into their deployment processes. Beginners who are new to automation tools, as well as those with some experience in configuration management, will find value in this course.
How does this course compare to other Ansible courses in terms of depth and scope?
The course offers a comprehensive exploration of Ansible, from fundamental concepts to advanced applications. It covers Ansible's core components like inventories, modules, and playbooks, and extends to more complex topics such as dynamic inventories, task delegation, and managing cloud resources with AWS and Docker. The inclusion of best practices and troubleshooting techniques provides a strong foundation not typically covered in basic Ansible courses.
What specific tools or platforms are covered in the course?
The course covers a range of tools and platforms integral to using Ansible effectively. You will learn about using Docker for container management and provisioning AWS resources with Ansible. The course material also includes modules on Jinja2 templating, dynamic inventories, and Ansible Vault for securing sensitive information, offering a well-rounded experience with various tools.
What topics or areas are not covered in the course?
The course does not cover detailed instructions on setting up AWS accounts or Docker installations beyond the initial setup needed to use Ansible with these services. It also does not delve into advanced topics related to Kubernetes, although Docker management is addressed. Additionally, while security best practices are touched upon, the course does not include extensive security compliance guidance.
How much time should I expect to dedicate to this course?
The course consists of 35 lessons, and while the exact runtime is not specified, you should be prepared to dedicate several hours for each section, including practical exercises and quizzes. Depending on your familiarity with the prerequisite materials and your pace in completing hands-on tasks, the course could take several weeks to complete if approached on a part-time basis.