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Learn Ansible

Learn Ansible: Automate your cloud infrastructure, security configuration, and application deployment with Ansible , Second Edition

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Learn Ansible

Part 1: Introducing, Installing, and Running Ansible

In this part, we will dive into the world of Ansible and explore the fundamental concepts. You will learn how to install Ansible on various operating systems and familiarize yourself with the basic commands and structure of Ansible playbooks. By the end of this part, you will have a solid foundation to build upon as we delve deeper into automating tasks with Ansible.

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Key benefits

  • Write roles to automate everything, from basic apps to the entire cloud infrastructure
  • Leverage Ansible's module ecosystem to streamline tasks across cloud platforms, operating systems, and apps
  • Adopt DevOps practices and integrate Ansible with CI/CD platforms to streamline automation workflows
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Description

Are you tired of manually deploying and managing your infrastructure and looking for ways to streamline your deployments, introduce consistency and collaboration, and save time? If so, then Learn Ansible is for you. Written by a DevOps practitioner and system administrator with 30+ years of experience, this book will teach you how to automate repetitive tasks and effortlessly manage several resources from a single code base. From installing Ansible and writing your first playbook to deploying multi-tier applications across different cloud platforms, this book will take you on an exciting learning journey. By learning the art of defining highly available cloud infrastructure using code, you’ll find it easy to distribute configurations alongside your application. You’ll explore Ansible Galaxy, learn about community-contributed Ansible roles, and discover how to create and share your own roles. Later, the book delves into the capabilities of Ansible AWX and integrating Ansible with your CI/CD pipelines, using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. With real-world examples and hands-on tutorials, you’ll build a solid foundation to tackle any automation project. By the end of this book, you'll be able to confidently implement Ansible in your environment and day-to-day workflows, taking your deployments to the next level.

Who is this book for?

Learn Ansible is for system administrators, developers, and infrastructure engineers who want to implement infrastructure automation and configuration management using Ansible. The hands-on tutorials make this book ideal for both beginners as well as intermediate users looking to take their Ansible skills to the next level. Technology professionals working with public cloud platforms like AWS and Azure will also find valuable insights into automating deployments.

What you will learn

  • Understand how to install and configure Ansible on Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Write Ansible playbooks to automate system configuration and deployment
  • Deploy applications such as LAMP stacks and WordPress using Ansible
  • Create reusable roles and use Ansible Galaxy for sharing
  • Automate infrastructure deployments on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
  • Execute your Ansible playbooks with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
  • Scan playbooks for security issues and secure systems using Ansible
  • Centralize and manage Ansible deployments using Ansible AWX

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Publication date : May 31, 2024
Length: 414 pages
Edition : 2nd
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781835082171
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Length: 414 pages
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Table of Contents

23 Chapters
Part 1: Introducing, Installing, and Running Ansible Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Installing and Running Ansible Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Exploring Ansible Galaxy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: The Ansible Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Deploying Applications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Deploying a LAMP Stack Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Deploying WordPress Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Targeting Multiple Distributions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Ansible Windows Modules Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Network and Cloud Automation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Ansible Network Modules Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Moving to the Cloud Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Building Out a Cloud Network Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Highly Available Cloud Deployments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Building Out a VMware Deployment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Ansible Workflows Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Scanning Your Ansible Playbooks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Hardening Your Servers Using Ansible Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Using Ansible with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Introducing Ansible AWX and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Next Steps with Ansible Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Teja Sep 13, 2024
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"Learn Ansible" is an excellent resource for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their Ansible skills. Covering everything from basics to advanced topics with practical examples and over 200 automation scenarios, it provides hands-on tutorials and a GitHub repository for easy application. This book is a must-read for anyone aiming to improve their automation capabilities and streamline workflows.
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Boondock Saint Oct 08, 2024
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It covered how ansible is used on multiple platforms and cloud technologies.Explained from beginner level to advanced level.Great book
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Sridevi Sep 09, 2024
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Well organized chapters with great contents for anyone who wants to learn Ansible.
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