Ansible — Full Course Syllabus

Learn how to automate system administration tasks using Ansible for configuration management.

1. 1. Ansible OverviewAn introduction to what Ansible is and its role in configuration management.
2. 2. Installation of AnsibleSteps to install Ansible on various operating systems.
3. 3. Ad-Hoc CommandsUsing ad-hoc commands for quick tasks without creating playbooks.
4. 4. Ansible InventoryUnderstanding how to define and manage the inventory of hosts in Ansible.
5. 5. Ansible PlaybooksCreating and using playbooks to define automation tasks in Ansible.
6. 6. Ansible ModulesExploring the built-in modules available in Ansible for various tasks.
7. 7. Variables in AnsibleHow to use variables in playbooks to make them dynamic and reusable.
8. 8. Templates in AnsibleUsing Jinja2 templates to manage configuration files dynamically.
9. 9. Ansible GalaxyUsing Ansible Galaxy to find and share roles and collections.
10. 10. Ansible Configuration FileConfiguring the Ansible configuration file for custom settings.
11. 11. Ansible FactsGathering and using facts about hosts in Ansible playbooks.
12. 12. Ansible ConditionalsUsing conditionals to control the flow of tasks in Ansible playbooks.
13. 13. Ansible HandlersDefining and using handlers to respond to changes in playbooks.
14. 14. Ansible RolesOrganizing playbooks into reusable roles for better structure and manageability.
15. 15. Error Handling in AnsibleImplementing error handling strategies in Ansible playbooks.
16. 16. Ansible VaultUsing Ansible Vault to encrypt sensitive data within playbooks.
17. 17. Ansible CallbacksUnderstanding and implementing callback plugins in Ansible.
18. 18. Ansible DebuggingTechniques for debugging Ansible playbooks and tasks.
19. 19. Ansible CI/CD IntegrationIntegrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.