Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation (EX457) Online Training

Note: Note: The exam associated with this course has changed since the release of this course. However, this course still retains value as a training resource

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John McGovern

UPDATED: February 23, 2022

Intermediate

This intermediate Ansible Network Automation training covers the objectives in the Red Hat EX457 exam, which is the one required exam to earn the Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation certification. Master Red Hat's Ansible to automate provisioning, manage configurations, and streamline DevOps processes. Perfect for EX457 exam prep, onboarding networking pros, or as an Ansible training reference.

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What you'll learn

Working with Git to perform basic operations
Deploying Ansible and then creating and modifying playbooks
Setting up Ansible roles and using constructs and modules
Automating network device management with the right Ansible modules

FAQs

What will you learn in this Ansible network administration and automation training?

You'll learn the skills necessary to manage an entire network infrastructure using Red Hat Ansible from this course. Ansible from Red Hat makes it possible to automate configuration and management of network devices, and this training puts all its power into your hands. This training improves network administration and management dramatically.

Who should take this Red Hat Ansible network automation course?

Network administrators who have a bit of background in infrastructure management as well as infrastructure engineers should consider taking this course. Ansible makes it possible to automate the configuration and behavior of small networks or massive ones — anyone who might want that for their networks should take this Red Hat Ansible automation course.

Is this training in network automation with Ansible associated with any certifications?

Yes, this Red Hat Ansible training is designed to prepare administrators and engineers for the EX457 exam, the one exam you need to pass in order to become a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation. Not only that, but once you've earned that, you're closer to certifying as a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).

What certification should you consider after taking this course in network automation with Ansible?

Since this course prepares you to take EX457, the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation, that's the cert you should aim for. After that, it's up to you if you want to get another Red Hat cert – they offer more than 30 certifications. Most apply to specific tools and technologies, but some are broadly related to automation and network engineering.

Why should you take this Red Hat Ansible network administration and automation training?

With Ansible you can gather facts about devices and systems without clicking any buttons or touching any boxes. You can configure routers, switches and ports automatically, and even configure advanced protocols like OSPF and BGP from a central location. Learn to configure VLANs instantly with Ansible and speed up every step of your config process with this course.

Who is this for?

This Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation training is designed for DevOps professionals with three to five years of experience with network automation.

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Study plan

Download the free EX457 study plan to complete this course in about 16 hours.

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