Unit 14 - Ansible Automation
Overview
This unit introduces Ansible Automation, a powerful open-source tool used for IT automation, configuration management, and application deployment. By the end of this unit, you will understand how to implement Ansible in enterprise environments to manage Linux infrastructure efficiently.
- Configuration Management: Automate system configurations across multiple hosts.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Define infrastructure using Ansible playbooks.
- Automation: Execute tasks across multiple systems in an efficient, repeatable manner.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this unit, you should be able to:
- Set up and configure Ansible on a Linux system.
- Understand Ansible inventory and playbooks.
- Automate common administrative tasks.
- Use ad-hoc commands and Ansible modules effectively.
Key Terms and Definitions
| Playbook | Task |
|---|---|
| Inventory | Ad-hoc Commands |
| Roles |