Designed for IT professionals looking to streamline system management across multiple Linux environments, this course will help you build practical skills in deploying Ansible, writing playbooks, and using roles and templates to automate tasks and manage infrastructure efficiently.
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Linux Automation with Ansible
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Course overview
Advance your automation expertise with practical Ansible training
Delivered over four days, this course gives you the ability to configure and control Linux systems using Ansible automation, supporting operational efficiency and consistency. You’ll gain immediately applicable skills in one of the most widely used open-source automation tools in enterprise IT.
Learning objectives
- Set up and configure Ansible environments
- Execute playbooks and ad-hoc tasks
- Use templates, roles and variables
- Streamline system administration
- Implement best practice automation
- Secure data with Ansible Vault
- Handle errors and system logs
What you’ll learn
Understand how Ansible can be used to control Linux admin processes and learn to manage multiple systems efficiently from one control point. You’ll gain the confidence to apply Ansible when tackling infrastructure challenges, helping you to deliver more consistent, secure and scalable Linux administration.
Getting started with Ansible
Explore the core principles behind Ansible and how to enables efficient, agentless automation in Linux environments. You’ll learn how Ansible operates over SSH, the role of inventories in defining your infrastructure, and how modules are used to carry out tasks. Understand how Ansible fits into broader system administration and DevOps practices, and develop the confidence to start building simple yet powerful automation routines from the command line.
Running ad-hoc commands for immediate automation
Discover how to use Ansible’s ad-hoc commands to perform immediate tasks across multiple systems without writing a playbook. You’ll gain experience using the command line to run one-off operations like checking file statuses, restarting services, or managing users. Understand how modules interact with target machines in real time, ideal for quick fixes, testing, or small-scale administrative tasks that require speed and precision.
Using Ansible modules for system administration
Learn how to use Ansible’s extensive library of modules to automate everyday system administration. From managing users, services and firewalls to handling file operations and scheduled tasks, you’ll use modules that reflect real-world requirements. This part of the course focuses on building reliable, repeatable routines that help you maintain system stability, enforce configuration standards, and reduce manual effort across your infrastructure.
Securing automation with Ansible Vault and error handling
Explore how to keep your automation secure and resilient using Ansible’s built-in tools. You’ll learn to use Ansible Vault to encrypt files and variables, protecting credentials and other sensitive information during deployment. Alongside this, the course covers techniques for logging activity, handling errors gracefully, and setting up retries and handlers, ensuring your automation runs smoothly even when issues arise. These practices help you build stronger, more secure systems that can be trusted in production environments.
What’s included
- Four days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on labs
- All relevant course material
Key facts
Ideal for
System admins, DevOps professionals and support staff aiming to centralise and automate routine system tasks.
Prerequisites
Learners should have prior experience with Linux. Completion of Red Hat 9 System Administration – Part 2 or similar is ideal.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
Gain the knowledge to automate Linux administration using Ansible. Through guided exercises and detailed examples, you’ll learn how to manage systems at scale and streamline routine tasks.
How does Ansible automate Linux system administration?
Ansible automates system administration by using modules and playbooks to perform tasks like managing users, services, packages, and configurations. This reduces manual effort, enforces consistency, and enables repeatable processes across your infrastructure.
Does this course help prepare for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam?
Yes, this course supports preparation for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE): EX294 exam. It teaches many of the practical Ansible skills required for the exam, though additional study and on-the-job experience are recommended.
NOTE: The exam is not included with this course.
How do Ansible roles and templates improve scalability?
Roles and templates let you standardise and reuse your automation across different systems. This course guides you through building roles and using Jinja2 templates, so you can write scalable playbooks that are easier to manage and adapt over time.
What Linux distributions are covered in the Ansible training?
The course primarily uses Red Hat and Debian-based systems for training. The concepts and techniques taught are applicable across most Linux distributions, making your skills transferable to a wide range of environments.
“Course was informative and well-paced. The trainer really helped clarify some issues I had with Ansible and left me with a deeper understanding of how the automation process worked.”
Tony, Linux Automation with Ansible learner
“Overall, an excellent learning experience that not only taught the essentials but also inspired a deeper interest in the world of open-source technology.”
Naomi, IT&S Engineer - Pharmaceuticals
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