This comprehensive video course will teach Ansible from the ground up, so whether you’re a novice or an experienced developer, administrator or user, this title will help you get the most out of your Ansible solutions and playbooks and manage your heterogeneous environment. At the end of each lesson, you will find an exercise that was built so they can practice your skills; each exercise also comes with a video explanation.
Ansible From Basics to Guru Specialization
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Ansible From Basics to Guru Specialization
Ansible for Managing Linux, Windows, & Containers. This video course will help you get the most out of your Ansible solutions and playbooks.
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Understand how to structure with ansible by following examples
Get started with Ansible in just a few hours and explore Ansible before focusing on Ansible Certification exams
Perform advanced tasks with Ansible
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Skills you'll gain
What’s included
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Taught in English
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July 2025
19 practice exercises
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Master the setup and configuration of Ansible control nodes for managing diverse IT assets.
Gain proficiency in using ad hoc commands and essential Ansible modules for immediate automation tasks.
Develop skills in writing and executing playbooks to automate complex workflows.
Learn to utilize Ansible Tower for enhanced management and visualization of automation processes.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Ansible
Category: Automation
Category: YAML
Category: Configuration Management
Category: IT Automation
Category: Windows Servers
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
What you'll learn
Master the use of variables, facts, and Ansible Vault for secure and dynamic configurations.
Implement conditionals to execute tasks based on specific conditions.
Manage and modify files effectively using modules and templates.
Integrate roles and collections to streamline and standardize playbook development.
Skills you'll gain
Category: File Management
Category: Ansible
Category: IT Automation
Category: YAML
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Data Security
Category: Scripting
What you'll learn
Master Ansible best practices and optimization techniques for efficient automation.
Utilize filters and plugins to extend Ansible's functionality and manage complex tasks.
Navigate advanced Ansible Tower features, including workflows, inventories, and API usage.
Prepare effectively for the Red Hat Exam 447 with targeted, practical insights.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Ansible
Category: IT Automation
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: YAML
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Automation
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Devops Tools
What you'll learn
Master the management of diverse environments, including Windows, Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes, using Ansible.
Develop proficiency in creating and executing Ansible playbooks for virtual machines, containers, and network devices.
Gain hands-on experience through practical labs and real-world scenarios.
Enhance automation efficiency and streamline IT operations in your organization.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Ansible
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Containerization
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Microsoft Windows
Category: Network Administration
Category: IT Automation
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Windows Servers
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