Course Outline
Introduction
Installing and Configuring Ansible AWX
- System requirements for Ansible AWX
Overview of Ansible AWX Features and Architecture
- Ansible AWX compared to Red Hat Ansible Tower
- DevOps concepts applied in Ansible AWX
Overview of Ansible AWX Command Line Interface
- Familiarizing with the AWX HTTP API structure
- Basic parsing and output emission using the AWX CLI
- Introduction to AWX CLI automation tasks and feature support
Getting Started with AWX Resources and Environment Setup
- Manipulating AWX resource actions and global options
Authenticating with Ansible AWX and Utilizing OAuth2.0 Tokens
- Tokens versus session-based authentication
- Generating, printing, and employing token values in the AWX CLI
Configuring OAuth2.0 Applications and Scoping OAuth2.0 Tokens
- Use cases for session authentication
Formatting AWX Outputs and Configuring Default CLI Settings
- Working with YAML and tabular output formats
- Customizing outputs using the JSON processor
- Colorizing outputs with ANSI color nodes
Creating Credentials and Inventories with Ansible AWX
- Assigning permissions and delegating automated rules
Extending Ansible AWX to Ansible Playbook Parameters
- Tracking Ansible Playbook logs and navigating the AWX dashboard
Setting Up Projects and Job Templates with Ansible AWX
- Creating a new project from a GitHub repository
- Generating and launching a job template
- Scheduling the run-time of single or chained job templates
- Running and monitoring Ansible Playbook outputs
- Updating job templates using the Ansible AWX CLI
Working with SSH Keys in Ansible AWX
- Importing and exporting additional AWX resources
Automating Workflows and Basic Tasks with AWX and Ansible API
- Implementing RESTful API conventions in AWX
- Utilizing AWX API tools and executing automation methods
Scraping and Testing Metrics in the Ansible AWX API
Managing Information Sharing Functions and Maintaining AWX Security
- Implementing advanced authentication setups
Backing Up and Restoring AWX
Troubleshooting Ansible AWX and Reviewing Logs
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Experience with Linux system administration and command line interfaces.
- Basic understanding of YAML programming syntax.
- Comprehension of IT infrastructure and processes.
- Familiarity with the Ansible platform.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language.
Audience
- DevOps Engineers
- Developers
- Project Managers
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Testimonials (2)
Craig was extremely involved in the training, always making sure we are paying attention, adapted the examples to our day-to-day activities and always provided an answer when asked, even if the information was not added in the presentation.
Ecaterina Ioana Nicoale - BOOKING HOLDINGS ROMANIA SRL
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