Ansible AWX Fundamentals for DevOps Automation, South Africa

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Ansible is a software platform by Red Hat that can be employed to automate development (Dev) and operations (Ops) tasks. Red Hat offers the open-source solution, Ansible AWX, for better control over applications that are designed and built through Ansible's platform. It is the project from which Red Hat Ansible Tower is derived, making it a fast-paced architecture optimal for flexible teams. With Ansible AWX's web-based interface and automation tools, it can support IT processes in small to mid-scale software development environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and project managers who wish to efficiently execute preprogrammed functions and administer software development workflows using the powerful RESTful API of Ansible AWX.

Experience with Linux system administration and command line
Basic understanding of YAML programming syntax
Comprehension of IT infrastructure and processes
Familiarity with Ansible platform
Proficiency in any programming language

DevOps Engineers
Developers
Project Managers

Install and configure Ansible AWX on their preferred software development environment.
Understand the DevOps principles and concepts foundational to Ansible AWX.
Utilize AWX's automation tools to enhance workflows and facilitate DevOps processes.
Integrate AWX with external resources to leverage its features and collaborate with teams.

Introduction

Installing and Configuring Ansible AWX

System requirements for Ansible AWX

Overview of Ansible AWX Features and Architecture

Ansible AWX v.s. Red Hat Ansible Tower
DevOps concepts applied in Ansible AWX

Overview of Ansible AWX Command Line Interface

Familiarizing with AWX HTTP API structure
Basic parsing and output emission with AWX CLI
Introduction to AWX CLI automation tasks and feature support

Getting Started with AWX Resources and Environment Setup

Manipulating AWX resource actions and global options

Authenticating with Ansible AWX and Utilizing OAuth2.0 Tokens

Tokens v.s. session-based authentication
Generating, printing, and employing token values in AWX CLI

Configuring OAuth2.0 Applications and Scoping OAuth2.0 Tokens

Use cases for session authentication

Formatting AWX Outputs and Configuring Default CLI Settings

Working with YAML and tabular output formats
Customizing outputs with JSON processor
Colorizing outputs with ANSI color nodes

Creating Credentials and Inventories with Ansible AWX

Assigning permissions and delegating automated rules

Extending Ansible AWX to Ansible Playbook Parameters

Tracking Ansible Playbook logs and navigating the AWX dashboard

Setting Up Projects and Job Templates with Ansible AWX

Creating a new project from a GitHub repository
Generating and launching a job template
Scheduling the run-time of single or chained job templates
Running and monitoring Ansible Playbook outputs
Updating job templates with Ansible AWX CLI

Working with SSH Keys in Ansible AWX

Importing and exporting additional AWX resources

Automating Workflows and Basic Tasks with AWX and Ansible API

Implementing RESTful API convention in AWX
Utilizing AWX API tools and executing automation methods

Scraping and Testing Metrics in Ansible AWX API

Managing Information Sharing Functions and Maintaining AWX Security

Implementing advanced authentication setups

Backing Up and Restoring AWX

Troubleshooting Ansible AWX and Reviewing Logs

Summary and Conclusion

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our South Africa facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

Classroom / Virtual Classroom

04 November 2024