Understand the Basics of Ansible: Learn the foundational principles of Ansible, including YAML syntax, inventory creation, and playbook execution.
Configure and Optimize Ansible for Networking: Explore configuration options like
ansible.cfgand implement best practices for efficient network automation.Leverage Core Ansible Modules for Networking: Master critical modules such as
copy,template, andget_urlfor managing and automating network configurations.Implement Advanced Playbook Features: Use handlers, conditional statements, and error-handling techniques to build robust and flexible playbooks.
Automate Network Device Management: Perform automated backups, configuration changes, and monitoring for multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.
Simplify Network Automation with Agnostic Modules: Utilize network-agnostic modules to streamline playbooks for managing diverse network devices.
Integrate NetDevOps Principles: Apply NetDevOps practices, including leveraging a source of truth, such as Netbox, to enhance agility and collaboration.
Use Templates for Network Configuration: Design and deploy network configurations dynamically with Jinja2 templates.
Integrate Network Automation Tools: Connect Ansible with tools like Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) and TextFSM to enhance automation workflows.
Essential Skills Gained
Understand the Basics of Ansible: Learn the foundational principles of Ansible, including YAML syntax, inventory creation, and playbook execution.
Configure and Optimize Ansible for Networking: Explore configuration options like `ansible.cfg` and implement best practices for efficient network automation.
Leverage Core Ansible Modules for Networking: Master critical modules such as `copy`, `template`, and `get_url` for managing and automating network configurations.
Implement Advanced Playbook Features: Use handlers, conditional statements, and error-handling techniques to build robust and flexible playbooks.
Format
5 day course with lecture 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.
IT Operations Professionals tasked with maintaining multi-vendor network environments and reducing manual workloads.
Cloud and Infrastructure Engineers integrating network automation with cloud platforms or data center operations.
Security Engineers focused on enforcing network policies and monitoring configurations through automation.
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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