Getting Started with Ansible

Dive into a comprehensive 4.5-hour tutorial series on Ansible, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Learn how to automate server builds efficiently by mastering SSH setup, Git repository management, ad-hoc commands, playbook creation, conditionals, node targeting, tags, file and service management, user administration, roles, host variables, handlers, and templates. Progress from introductory lessons to becoming proficient in Ansible automation through hands-on exercises and practical examples.

Syllabus

Getting started with Ansible 01 - Introduction.
Getting started with Ansible 02 - SSH Overview & Setup.
Getting started with Ansible 03 - Setting up the Git Repository.
Getting started with Ansible 04 - Running ad-hoc Commands.
Getting started with Ansible 05 - Running elevated ad-hoc Commands.
Getting started with Ansible 06 - Writing our first Playbook.
Getting started with Ansible 07 - The 'when' Conditional.
Getting Started with Ansible 08 - Improving your Playbook.
Getting started with Ansible 09 - Targeting Specific Nodes.
Getting started with Ansible 10 - Tags.
Getting started with Ansible 11 - Managing Files.
Getting started with Ansible 12 - Managing Services.
Getting started with Ansible 13 - Adding Users & Bootstrapping.
Getting started with Ansible 14 - Roles.
Getting started with Ansible 15 - Host Variables and Handlers.
Getting started with Ansible 16 (Series Finale) - Templates.