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Network Automation Mastery: Ansible for Network Engineers
What you will learn:
- Master Ansible for Network Automation: Learn to configure and automate network devices using Ansible playbooks and modules.
- Integrate Ansible with ServiceNow: Automate ITSM workflows by seamlessly integrating Ansible with ServiceNow.
- Cisco IOS Automation: Configure, manage, and update Cisco IOS devices with Ansible.
- Real-World Capstone Projects: Build practical skills by completing challenging projects.
- Ansible Automation Platform Expertise: Master the Ansible Automation Platform for workflow management and scalability.
- Advanced Ansible Techniques: Use collections, roles, and optimization strategies for efficient and scalable automation.
Description
Revolutionize your network management with our intensive Ansible course, designed specifically for network engineers. This practical training program guides you from Ansible fundamentals to advanced automation techniques, emphasizing hands-on labs and real-world projects to build in-demand skills.
What sets this course apart?
- Seamless ServiceNow Integration: Master end-to-end automation by integrating Ansible with ServiceNow for streamlined IT Service Management (ITSM) workflows.
- Four Challenging Capstone Projects: Tackle realistic networking scenarios, building a portfolio to showcase your expertise to potential employers.
- 100+ Comprehensive Video Tutorials: Explore a wealth of content covering core Ansible concepts, practical labs, and advanced automation strategies.
Ideal for:
- Network engineers seeking to enhance their automation capabilities.
- IT professionals aiming to implement robust, automated ITSM processes.
- Individuals preparing for the Cisco DevNet Expert certification or similar industry credentials.
Gain expertise in:
- Building and managing Ansible playbooks for various network devices.
- Utilizing Ansible modules and collections for efficient network configuration and management.
- Mastering advanced Ansible features like roles, templates, and custom modules.
- Integrating Ansible with ServiceNow and Slack for comprehensive automation.
Elevate your career prospects by mastering network automation. Enroll today and become a highly sought-after network automation expert!
Course Structure Highlights: The course progresses systematically, beginning with Ansible fundamentals, progressing through intermediate concepts, and culminating in advanced topics and hands-on projects, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of ServiceNow integration.
Curriculum
Introduction
This introductory section provides a brief overview of the course and its objectives. It sets the stage for the in-depth exploration of Ansible and network automation that follows.
Introduction to Ansible for Network Engineers
This section covers the fundamental concepts of Ansible, explaining why it's a preferred tool for network automation and comparing it to other configuration management systems. It includes setting up your Ansible control node and preparing your lab environment for the hands-on exercises.
Ansible Basics: Configuration, Inventory, and Playbooks
Here, you'll learn the essentials of Ansible configuration, manage your network devices using inventories, and master the creation and utilization of Ansible playbooks using YAML. This section lays the foundation for all subsequent modules.
Mastering Variables in Ansible
This section delves into the effective use of variables in Ansible, encompassing different variable types, scope management (group_vars, host_vars), and dynamic variable creation and manipulation using features like `register`, `ansible_facts`, `include_vars`, and `set_fact`.
[ Capstone Project 1 ] - Configuration Backup
The first capstone project involves building a robust configuration backup system for your network devices using Ansible, providing hands-on experience applying what you’ve learned so far.
Using Conditionals
This section covers conditional logic in Ansible, enabling the creation of more flexible and adaptable playbooks. You'll learn to use loops, control flow statements (`until`, `when`), and manage variable registration within loops for complex automation tasks.
Managing Cisco IOS Devices with Ansible
This section focuses on interacting with Cisco IOS devices using Ansible. You will learn to use Ansible modules specifically designed for Cisco devices, covering configuration management, and troubleshooting using specific modules and commands.
RegEx and Parsers
This section introduces regular expressions (RegEx) and their applications in Ansible, including using Ansible modules to parse and extract data from CLI outputs. It also covers tools like TextFSM, NTC-templates, and pyATS for improved data handling.
[ Capstone Project 2] - Automated Local Username Update and Cleanup
In this second capstone, you'll automate tasks related to user management on your network devices, implementing techniques learned in previous sections and solidifying your Ansible skills.
Filters Plugins and Jinja2
Here, you will learn how to use Ansible filters to manipulate data and use the Jinja2 templating engine to dynamically generate configuration files, enhancing your automation capabilities.
Deep Dive into Lookup and Callback Plugins
This section explains how to customize Ansible's behavior using lookup and callback plugins, allowing integration with external systems and more personalized output.
Managing Task Execution with Blocks, Assert, and Handlers
This section teaches strategies for efficient task management in Ansible. Learn to group tasks, handle errors, and implement notifications using blocks, assertions, and handlers.
Reusable Automation with Collections, Roles, Includes and Imports
Learn to create reusable components using Ansible collections and roles to build modular and maintainable automation workflows.
Ansible Best Practices and Optimizations
This section introduces best practices for writing clean, efficient, and scalable Ansible playbooks, including strategies for optimizing resource usage and maintaining code quality.
[ Capstone Project 3] - Automated IOS Upgrade
A more advanced capstone project, focusing on automating IOS upgrades on your Cisco devices using the skills learned across the course.
Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and AWX Essentials
This section teaches how to use the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) for managing, scheduling, and monitoring your Ansible automation workflows.
Advanced Ansible: Custom Inventory Plugins and Modules
Learn to create custom Ansible inventory plugins and modules to extend Ansible's capabilities and integrate with unique systems.
ServiceNow Integration with Ansible
This crucial section covers the integration of Ansible with ServiceNow, enabling automation of ITSM tasks directly from within Ansible.
[Capstone Project 4] - Automated VLAN Configuration using ServiceNow and AAP
The final capstone combines all previously learned concepts to automate VLAN configuration using ServiceNow workflows and the Ansible Automation Platform.