Mastering Ansible

by James Freeman

Author	: James Freeman
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 540
Release	: 2021-12-09
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1801813078

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Design, develop, and solve real-world automation and orchestration problems by unlocking Ansible's automation capabilities Key FeaturesCompletely revised and updated for Ansible 4.0 and beyondTackle complex automation challenges with the newly added features in AnsibleLearn about the rapidly expanding field of network automation using Ansible, with the help of practical examples for configuring network devicesBook Description Ansible is a modern, YAML-based automation tool (built on top of Python, one of the world's most popular programming languages) with a massive and ever-growing user base. Its popularity and Python underpinnings make it essential learning for all in the DevOps space. This fourth edition of Mastering Ansible provides complete coverage of Ansible automation, from the design and architecture of the tool and basic automation with playbooks to writing and debugging your own Python-based extensions. You'll learn how to build automation workflows with Ansible's extensive built-in library of collections, modules, and plugins. You'll then look at extending the modules and plugins with Python-based code and even build your own collections — ultimately learning how to give back to the Ansible community. By the end of this Ansible book, you'll be confident in all aspects of Ansible automation, from the fundamentals of playbook design to getting under the hood and extending and adapting Ansible to solve new automation challenges. What you will learnGain an in-depth understanding of how Ansible works under the hoodGet to grips with Ansible collections and how they are changing and shaping the future of AnsibleFully automate the Ansible playbook executions with encrypted dataUse blocks to construct failure recovery or cleanupExplore the playbook debugger and Ansible consoleTroubleshoot unexpected behavior effectivelyWork with cloud infrastructure providers and container systemsWho this book is for If you are an Ansible developer or operator who has a detailed understanding of its core elements and applications but are now looking to enhance your skills in applying automation using Ansible, this book is for you. Prior experience working with core system administration tasks on Linux and basic familiarity with concepts such as cloud computing, containers, network devices, and fundamentals of a high-level programming language will help you make the most of this book.

Mastering Ansible

by Jesse Keating

Author	: Jesse Keating
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 236
Release	: 2015-11-24
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1784398241

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Design, develop, and solve real world automation and orchestration needs by unlocking the automation capabilities of Ansible About This Book Discover how Ansible works in detail Explore use cases for Ansible's advanced features including task delegation, fast failures, and serial task execution Extend Ansible with custom modules, plugins, and inventory sources Who This Book Is For This book is intended for Ansible developers and operators who have an understanding of the core elements and applications but are now looking to enhance their skills in applying automation using Ansible. What You Will Learn Understand Ansible's code and logic flow Safeguard sensitive data within Ansible Access and manipulate complex variable data within Ansible playbooks Handle task results to manipulate change and failure definitions Organize Ansible content into a simple structure Craft a multi-tier rollout playbook utilizing load balancers and manipulating your monitoring system Utilize advanced Ansible features to orchestrate rolling updates with almost no service disruptions Troubleshoot Ansible failures to understand and resolve issues Extend Ansible with custom modules, plugins, or inventory sources In Detail Automation is critical to success in the world of DevOps. How quickly and efficiently an application deployment can be automated, or a new infrastructure can be built up, can be the difference between a successful product or a failure. Ansible provides a simple yet powerful automation engine. Beyond the basics of Ansible lie a host of advanced features which are available to help you increase efficiency and accomplish complex orchestrations with ease. This book provides you with the knowledge you need to understand how Ansible works at a fundamental level and leverage its advanced capabilities. You'll learn how to encrypt Ansible content at rest and decrypt data at runtime. You will master the advanced features and capabilities required to tackle the complex automation challenges of today and beyond. You will gain detailed knowledge of Ansible workflows, explore use cases for advanced features, craft well thought out orchestrations, troubleshoot unexpected behaviour, and extend Ansible through customizations. Finally, you will discover the methods used to examine and debug Ansible operations, helping you to understand and resolve issues. Style and approach A clear, practical guide that covers best practise, system architecture and design aspects that will help you master Ansible with ease.

Mastering Ansible

by Ghada Atef

Author	: Ghada Atef
Publisher	: Ghada Atef
Total Pages	: 108
Release	: 2024-03-01
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	:

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Master Ansible and Automate Your IT Infrastructure! Conquer IT Infrastructure Challenges with Ansible, the powerful automation tool for configuration management and deployment. This comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to: - Automate repetitive tasks and streamline your workflow (say goodbye to manual configurations!). - Ensure consistent configurations across your entire infrastructure (no more inconsistencies or errors!). - Deploy applications quickly and reliably (get those applications up and running faster!). Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or DevOps engineer, this book is your one-stop shop for mastering Ansible. Learn in-depth: - Installation & Configuration (get Ansible up and running smoothly) - Writing & Organizing Playbooks (define your infrastructure as code) - Ansible Modules, Plugins & Roles (leverage pre-built functionality for complex tasks) - Variables, Templates & Conditionals (make your playbooks dynamic and adaptable) - Dynamic Inventory Management (manage large and diverse IT environments) - Security & Troubleshooting (keep your automation secure and efficient) Master Every Step: - Step-by-step guidance through each Ansible topic (learn at your own pace). - Clear explanations and code examples (understand the concepts and see them in action). - Real-world scenarios for practical application (learn by doing!). - Best practices to optimize your automation (write efficient and maintainable playbooks). Take control of your IT infrastructure, become an Ansible expert, and boost your automation efficiency today! Keywords: Ansible, Configuration Management, IT Automation, Infrastructure Automation, DevOps, System Administration, Application Deployment

Ansible: Up and Running

by Lorin Hochstein

Author	: Lorin Hochstein
Publisher	: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages	: 332
Release	: 2014-12-08
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1491916141

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Among the many configuration management tools available, Ansible has some distinct advantages—it’s minimal in nature, you don’t need to install anything on your nodes, and it has an easy learning curve. This practical guide shows you how to be productive with this tool quickly, whether you’re a developer deploying code to production or a system administrator looking for a better automation solution. Author Lorin Hochstein shows you how to write playbooks (Ansible’s configuration management scripts), manage remote servers, and explore the tool’s real power: built-in declarative modules. You’ll discover that Ansible has the functionality you need and the simplicity you desire. Understand how Ansible differs from other configuration management systems Use the YAML file format to write your own playbooks Learn Ansible’s support for variables and facts Work with a complete example to deploy a non-trivial application Use roles to simplify and reuse playbooks Make playbooks run faster with ssh multiplexing, pipelining, and parallelism Deploy applications to Amazon EC2 and other cloud platforms Use Ansible to create Docker images and deploy Docker containers

Mastering Ansible

by James Freeman

Author	: James Freeman
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 398
Release	: 2019-03-25
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1789959004

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Design, develop, and solve real-world automation and orchestration problems by unlocking the automation capabilities of Ansible. Key FeaturesTackle complex automation challenges with the newly added features in Ansible 2.7Book Description Automation is essential for success in the modern world of DevOps. Ansible provides a simple, yet powerful, automation engine for tackling complex automation challenges. This book will take you on a journey that will help you exploit the latest version's advanced features to help you increase efficiency and accomplish complex orchestrations. This book will help you understand how Ansible 2.7 works at a fundamental level and will also teach you to leverage its advanced capabilities. Throughout this book, you will learn how to encrypt Ansible content at rest and decrypt data at runtime. Next, this book will act as an ideal resource to help you master the advanced features and capabilities required to tackle complex automation challenges. Later, it will walk you through workflows, use cases, orchestrations, troubleshooting, and Ansible extensions. Lastly, you will examine and debug Ansible operations, helping you to understand and resolve issues. By the end of the book, you will be able to unlock the true power of the Ansible automation engine and tackle complex, real- world actions with ease. What you will learnGain an in-depth understanding of how Ansible works under the hoodFully automate Ansible playbook executions with encrypted dataAccess and manipulate variable data within playbooksUse blocks to perform failure recovery or cleanupExplore the Playbook debugger and the Ansible ConsoleTroubleshoot unexpected behavior effectivelyWork with cloud infrastructure providers and container systemsDevelop custom modules, plugins, and dynamic inventory sourcesWho this book is for This book is for Ansible developers and operators who have an understanding of its core elements and applications but are now looking to enhance their skills in applying automation using Ansible.

RHCE EX294 Mastery: Six Practice Exams for Exam Success (2024 Edition)

by Ghada Atef

Author	: Ghada Atef
Publisher	: Ghada Atef
Total Pages	: 500
Release	: 2024-06-25
Genre	: Education
ISBN	:

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Master the RHCE EX294 Exam with Ghada Atef’s Comprehensive Guide Unlock your potential and ace the Red Hat Certified Engineer EX294 exam with “RHCE EX294 Mastery: Six Practice Exams for Exam Success (2024 Edition).” Authored by Ghada Atef, a seasoned RHCSA and RHCE professional, this book offers six meticulously crafted practice exams that cover all RHCE EX294 topics. Each exam is accompanied by detailed explanations, ensuring you understand the concepts and are fully prepared for the real test. Ideal for both beginners and experienced professionals, this guide is your ultimate resource for mastering Ansible automation and achieving RHCE certification.

Ansible

by Michael Heap

Author	: Michael Heap
Publisher	: Apress
Total Pages	: 182
Release	: 2016-09-27
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1484216598

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This book is your concise guide to Ansible, the simple way to automate apps and IT infrastructure. In less than 250 pages, this book takes you from knowing nothing about configuration management to understanding how to use Ansible in a professional setting. You will learn how to create an Ansible playbook to automatically set up an environment, ready to install an open source project. You’ll extract common tasks into roles that you can reuse across all your projects, and build your infrastructure on top of existing open source roles and modules that are available for you to use. You will learn to build your own modules to perform actions specific to your business. By the end you will create an entire cluster of virtualized machines, all of which have your applications and all their dependencies installed automatically. Finally, you'll test your Ansible playbooks. Ansible can do as much or as little as you want it to. Ansible: From Beginner to Pro will teach you the key skills you need to be an Ansible professional. You’ll be writing roles and modules and creating entire environments without human intervention in no time at all – add it to your library today. What You Will Learn Learn why Ansible is so popular and how to download and install it Create a playbook that automatically downloads and installs a popular open source project Use open source roles to complete common tasks, and write your own specific to your business Extend Ansible by writing your own modules Test your infrastructure using Test Kitchen and ServerSpec Who This Book Is For Developers that currently create development and production environments by hand. If you find yourself running apt-get install regularly, this book is for you. Ansible adds reproducibility and saves you time all at once. Ansible: From Beginner to Pro is great for any developer wanting to enhance their skillset and learn new tools.

LPIC-1 101-500 V5 Exam Prep: Master Linux Admin with 6 Practice Tests

by Ghada Atef

Author	: Ghada Atef
Publisher	: Ghada Atef
Total Pages	: 362
Release	: 2024-03-01
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	:

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Ace the LPIC-1 101-500 Exam on Your First Try! Master essential Linux administration skills and become a certified LPIC-1 professional with this comprehensive exam guide. Dominate the LPIC-1 101-500 V5 exam with: Six full-length practice tests, modeled after the real exam, to assess your mastery of key Linux concepts like user management, file systems, networking, and security. Detailed answer explanations that go beyond memorization, providing a deep understanding of the concepts behind each question. In-depth coverage of all exam objectives, ensuring you're prepared for every aspect of the LPIC-1 certification, including both conceptual knowledge and practical skills. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to validate your Linux expertise or just beginning your Linux journey, this book is your ultimate resource for LPIC-1 exam success. Gain the confidence and knowledge to excel in Linux administration! Order your copy and start practicing today! Keywords: LPIC-1, Linux Administration, Certification Guide, Practice Exams, 101-500 V5, CompTIA (if applicable), Linux Essentials, IT Certification

Learn Ansible Quickly

by Ahmed Alkabary

Author	: Ahmed Alkabary
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 200
Release	: 2020-12-25
Genre	:
ISBN	:

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Master Ansible Automation and learn how to automate your apps deployment and IT infrastructure operations. Ansible is one of the most popular DevOps tools available in the IT market. Key Features Run Ansible Ad-Hoc commands. Deploy Files with Jinja2 templates. Create and run Ansible Playbooks. Use Ansible Vault to protect sensitive information. Use Ansible Galaxy to install and use Ansible roles. Learn various Ansible troubleshooting techniques. Book Description Learn Ansible Quickly is a fully practical hands-on guide for learning Ansible Automation. It will get you up and running with Ansible in no time. First, you will break the ice with Ansible by running very simple Ad-Hoc commands. Then, you will dive into the world of Ansible playbooks, variables, facts, registers, and loops. Also, you will learn how to use conditional statements in your Ansible playbooks. Moreover, you will explore how to use blocks to handle exceptions and failures in Ansible. In addition, you will get to install and use Ansible roles, so your playbooks look clean and unrepetitive. Finally, you will learn various troubleshooting techniques in Ansible. By the end of this book, you will have all the skills necessarily to develop state of the art Ansible playbooks that can automate any repetitive task you may encounter while working on Linux systems. What you will learn Run Ansible Ad-Hoc commands and Playbooks. Understand how to work with Ansible variables, Facts, Registers, and Loops. Make your Ansible Playbooks smarter with conditional statements. Use Blocks to handle exceptions and failures. Use Handlers to trigger tasks upon change. Who This Book Is For This book is an amazing preparation guide for anyone wants to pass the EX294 certification exam and become a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). If you are tired of spending countless hours doing the same tedious task on Linux over and over again then this book is for you! Learn Ansible Quickly will teach you all the skills you need to automate borings tasks in Linux. You will be much more efficient working on Linux after reading this book, more importantly, you will get more sleep, I promise you! Learn Ansible Quickly does assume prior Linux knowledge (RHCSA Level) and that you have experience working on the Linux command line. Table of Contents Hello Ansible Running Ad-Hoc Commands Ansible Playbooks Ansible Variables, Facts, and Registers Ansible Loops Decision Making in Ansible Jinja2 Templates Ansible Vault Ansible Roles RHEL System Roles Managing Systems with Ansible Ansible Troubleshooting Final Sample Exam Knowledge Check Solutions