Course Outline
Introduction to Ansible and Automation Concepts
- Understanding Ansible architecture and components
- Configuring managed nodes and Ansible inventory
- Writing basic playbooks and executing ad-hoc commands
Managing Variables and Facts
- Defining variables and using facts in playbooks
- Conditionals and loops for task automation
- Using handlers and templates
Creating and Using Roles
- Structuring reusable automation with roles
- Role dependencies and default variables
- Creating custom roles for administration tasks
System Configuration and Management
- Managing users, groups, and permissions via playbooks
- Automating package installation and system updates
- Service configuration, enabling, and management
Network and Firewall Automation
- Configuring network interfaces using Ansible
- Managing firewall rules with firewalld
- Automating routing, DNS, and NTP services
Storage and Security Automation
- Automating logical volume and filesystem management
- Using Ansible to configure SELinux policies
- Managing SSH access and sudo rules
Preparing for RHCE (EX294)
- RHCE exam objectives and practical strategies
- Practice labs and exam simulation
- Time management and troubleshooting tips
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Completion of Red Hat System Administration I and II or equivalent knowledge
- Basic proficiency in command-line Linux administration
- Familiarity with managing users, processes, and system services
Audience
- Linux system administrators preparing for the RHCE (EX294) certification
- IT professionals responsible for automating enterprise Linux administration
- DevOps engineers aiming to improve infrastructure automation skills
Delivery Options
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Course - Red Hat System Administration III (RHEL9) – RH294+EX294
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Course - Red Hat System Administration III (RHEL9) – RH294+EX294
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