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Configure Ansible

September 2024 with John McGovern

Join John McGovern as we learn how to use Ansible, one of the best tools for managing and automating infrastructures. We're covering everything from installation and setup, to actually running automated tasks.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and CLI
Familiarity with networking concepts and server management
Some experience with scripting or automation tools

Related certifications

Cisco Certified DevNet Professional

Related Job Functions

DevOps engineer
Infrastructure engineer
Systems administrator

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Skill Outline

1. Introduction (0:23)
2. Installing Ansible & Configuring Users (8:11)
3. Creating the Configuration File (5:53)
4. Creating the Inventory (8:06)
5. Creating Variables (7:53)
6. Exploring Modules and Running Ad-Hoc Commands (9:14)
7. Creating a Playbook (6:55)

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