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Intro to Ansible

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Intermediate level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Set up and configure Ansible on control and managed machines for automation.

  • Automate the installation of packages, management of users, and system services.

  • Create and optimize Ansible playbooks for reproducible infrastructure management.

  • Develop roles for reusable, organized playbooks in complex infrastructure environments.

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August 2025

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce Ansible, a powerful automation tool for managing infrastructure. You’ll learn how to set up Ansible on your control machine, create a test environment using Vagrant and VirtualBox, and run basic Ansible commands to manage systems efficiently.

What's included

4 videos1 reading

In this module, we will dive into Ansible's core functionality, focusing on package installation, user management, and service control. You'll gain hands-on experience with basic system administration tasks, learning the best practices and pitfalls when automating these operations with Ansible.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore advanced Ansible concepts, including playbooks, tasks, and the integration of dynamic variables. You will also learn how to use Jinja2 templating, loops, and decision-making techniques to enhance the flexibility and functionality of your automation scripts.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will focus on organizing playbooks into roles for better reusability and structure. You'll learn how to use tasks, handlers, and templates within roles to create modular and scalable automation solutions.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover how to deploy a static site using Ansible, including setting up and configuring NGINX. You'll learn to automate the entire deployment process and structure it into reusable roles for future projects.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will walk through the process of planning, setting up, and automating NFS server and client configurations using Ansible. You'll learn how to structure these tasks into roles for easier management and scalability.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

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