Skill

Manage Variables and Secrets

May 2024 with John McGovern

Join John McGovern as we learn how to store and manage valuable information in network configuration management. We'll see how variables store data used in playbooks, and learn how secrets keep sensitive information like passwords and certificates secret while we automate configuration tasks with Ansible.

Recommended Experience

Professional experience with Linux system administration
Understanding of network services and system configuration
Familiarity with Ansible basics

Related certifications

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Related Job Functions

Linux system administrator
Systems engineer (Red Hat)
DevOps engineer

A former CBT Nuggets learner, John used online IT training to help him build a diverse skill set, which includes networking and cybersecurity.

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Skill Outline

1. Introduction (0:49)
2. Host Variables (7:39)
3. Group Variables (10:01)
4. Accessing Nested Variables (7:34)
5. Defining Variables within Playbooks (4:26)
6. Managing Secrets with Ansible Vault (11:13)

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