Algemene informatie over de cursus
As the number of systems to be managed grows, it becomes impossible to manage them all manually. In this case, it is time to start using configuration management. Ansible is an easy-to-learn and very powerful tool for managing large numbers of systems with little effort.The Ansible Configuration Management | Engelstalig course provides an introduction to configuration management in general and then takes a closer look at the Ansible configuration management tool. This covers the basics of Ansible, so that after the course you will be able to understand and write ‘plays’, ‘playbooks’ and ‘roles’ yourself.
Course attendees receive the following documentation:
- a student pack with copies of the presentations, lab exercises, answers to the exercises, and background information;
- shortly after the course the student will receive a certificate as a proof of participation.
Objectives
- This course provides an introduction into configuration management in general, and a deeper insight of the Ansible configuration management tool. The Ansible basics will be covered. At the end of the course you will be able to understand and write your own ‘plays’, ‘playbooks’ and ‘roles’.
- When the number of systems to manage is growing, a point will be reached where managing these systems by hand is not feasible anymore. This is the moment to introduce configuration management. Ansible is an easy to learn, but very powerful tool to manage a large number of systems, without much effort.
The course teacher has contributed to the Ansible code base, and he is a member of the ‘Ansible Ambassador Group’.
We also organize this course in Dutch. Via this link you will find more information.
Doelgroep
The course is meant for Linux/UNIX system managers who want to use Ansible as a configuration management tool. The course is also meant for devops engineers who want to use Ansible for a complete environment deployment.
Voorkennis
The course requires knowledge at the level of Linux/UNIX part 1 and Linux application management.
Duur
The course lasts two days.
Groepsgrootte
The maximum group size is twelve people.
Certificaat
After the training you will receive a certificate.