Network Automation with Ansible

Master network automation with Ansible. Automate multi-vendor devices, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency with real-world NetDevOps practices.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Understand the Basics of Ansible: Learn the foundational principles of Ansible, including YAML syntax, inventory creation, and playbook execution.

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Configure and Optimize Ansible for Networking: Explore configuration options like `ansible.cfg` and implement best practices for efficient network automation.

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Leverage Core Ansible Modules for Networking: Master critical modules such as `copy`, `template`, and `get_url` for managing and automating network configurations.

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Implement Advanced Playbook Features: Use handlers, conditional statements, and error-handling techniques to build robust and flexible playbooks.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 5 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Network Engineers seeking to automate the management and configuration of network devices.
  • System Administrators managing hybrid infrastructures involving servers and network components.
  • DevOps Engineers looking to incorporate network automation into CI/CD pipelines.
  • NetDevOps Practitioners aiming to implement agile practices and a source-of-truth methodology in network management.

Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to using Ansible for network automation and management, blending foundational skills with advanced techniques tailored for network professionals. Participants will begin by mastering Ansible fundamentals, such as YAML syntax, inventory creation, and playbook execution, before progressing to specialized topics like templating, error handling, and integrating network-specific modules. The course emphasizes real-world applications, including automating multi-vendor device management, implementing NetDevOps practices, and leveraging tools like Netbox and Cisco Modeling Labs (CML). By the end, attendees will be equipped to design efficient, scalable, and adaptable network automation workflows, enhancing both operational efficiency and network reliability.

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Upcoming Course Dates

April 7-11, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Virtual: Online - ET

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June 9-13, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Virtual: Online - ET

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Course Outline

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Software Control Management

Ansible Overview

Day 1- Ansible Basics

Day 2- Critical Modules and Keywords

Day 3- Advanced Ansible

Day 4- Ansible Network Automation Tools

Day 5- Ansible Networking Best Practices

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