Module 1 - Ansible Fundamentals

Module 1: Ansible Fundamentals

Overview

This module introduces you to the fundamentals of Ansible automation, covering basic concepts, architecture, and initial setup. You’ll learn about Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and how Ansible implements them.

Lessons

  1. Introduction to Automation and IaC
    • Understanding automation benefits
    • Infrastructure as Code principles
    • Ansible’s role in modern DevOps
  2. Ansible Architecture
    • Control node and managed nodes
    • SSH-based communication
    • Agentless architecture benefits
  3. Installation and Configuration
    • Installing Ansible
    • Configuring SSH access
    • Basic configuration files

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the core concepts of automation and Infrastructure as Code
  • Learn Ansible’s architecture and components
  • Set up a working Ansible environment

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of Linux systems
  • Familiarity with command line interface
  • Basic knowledge of SSH
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