Step into the future of IT operations with Foundations of Ansible Automation — a beginner-friendly course designed to help you automate repetitive, error-prone tasks using the power of the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Whether you're a system admin tired of manual processes or a curious learner exploring DevOps, this course simplifies the complex world of automation through real-life examples, short videos, and interactive assessments.
Foundation of Ansible Automation
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Foundation of Ansible Automation
This course is part of Ansible Automation: From Fundamentals to Enterprise Specialization
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2 weeks to complete
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What you'll learn
Define core concepts, terminology, and components of the Ansible Automation Platform.
Explain the importance of IT automation and how Ansible fits into modern infrastructure.
Compare manual versus automated workflows to understand performance improvements.
Demonstrate basic Ansible operations, including writing and running simple playbooks.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This introductory module lays the foundation for understanding IT automation. It highlights how automation is transforming traditional IT practices, replacing repetitive, error-prone manual tasks with efficient, scalable solutions. By examining common pain points in legacy operations, learners will understand the rising need for automation in modern digital enterprises and how it delivers speed, reliability, and reduced operational costs.
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10 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
This module introduces Ansible as a leading automation tool. Learners explore its purpose, unique agentless architecture, and foundational components such as playbooks, inventories, modules, and the control node. With visual metaphors and demonstrations, the module simplifies complex concepts, equipping learners with a clear understanding of how Ansible functions behind the scenes.
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7 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
In this module, learners transition from theory to practice. It highlights how organizations across sectors like finance, healthcare, and cloud infrastructure deploy Ansible for configuration management, provisioning, and security updates. Real-world examples and demos reveal the breadth of Ansible's capabilities and how it empowers DevOps teams to manage complex environments with speed and precision.
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7 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
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Frequently asked questions
Ansible is an open-source IT automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. Learning Ansible helps you automate repetitive manual processes, reduce human errors, and manage large IT infrastructures efficiently. It’s widely adopted by DevOps teams and cloud engineers, making it a valuable skill in today’s job market.
Absolutely! This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in Ansible or automation. Through simple explanations, real-life analogies, and hands-on demos, you’ll quickly understand how Ansible works and how to start using it confidently in real-world scenarios.
You’ll only need a computer with internet access and a basic Linux environment (such as a virtual machine or cloud instance). We’ll walk you through any required setup, and you'll primarily use free, open-source tools like Ansible and YAML for exercises.
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