Duration
5 days
Overview
Learn how to automate administration on Windows Server to enable your DevOps workflow
Microsoft Windows Automation with Red Hat Ansible (DO417) is designed for Windows Server professionals without previous Ansible® experience. You will use Ansible to write automation playbooks for Microsoft Windows systems to perform common system administration tasks reproducibly at scale. You will also learn to use Red Hat® Ansible Tower to securely manage and run your Ansible playbooks from a central web-based user interface.
This course is based on Red Hat Ansible Engine 2.8, Red Hat Ansible Tower 3.5, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
Target Audience
Windows Server administrators interested in automating management tasks and in using automation tools to implement their DevOps workflow.
Prerequisites
You are expected to have experience as Windows Server administrators, but no previous experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation or Linux® is required.
Technical requirements
This class will require internet access.
You will be expected to “bring your own device” (BYOD).
Your device must be installed with a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
- If you are running Microsoft Windows, you should have Microsoft Remote Desktop installed.
- If you are running macOS, you will need to install Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac (by Microsoft) from the App Store.
Chapter 1: Introducing Red Hat Ansible Automation
- Introducing Red Hat Ansible Automation
- Architecture of Windows Automation with Red Hat Ansible Tower
- Managing Files in Git with Visual Studio Code
Chapter 2: Running Simple Automation Commands
- Preparing Microsoft Windows Hosts for Automation
- Preparing Red Hat Ansible Tower to Manage Hosts
- Running Ad Hoc Commands
Chapter 3: Implementing Ansible Playbooks
- Writing Playbooks
- Running Playbooks in Red Hat Ansible Tower
- Implementing Multiple Plays
Chapter 4: Managing Variables and Facts
- Managing Variables
- Managing Secrets
- Managing Facts
Chapter 5: Installing and Updating Software
- Installing and Updating Software
- Editing the Registry
Chapter 6: Implementing Task Control
- Writing Loops and Conditional Tasks
- Implementing Handlers
- Handling Task Failure
Chapter 7: Deploying Files to Managed Hosts
- Modifying and Transferring Files on Hosts
- Templating Files with Jinja2
Chapter 8: Interacting with Users and Domains
- Managing Local User Accounts
- Managing Active Directory Domains
- Generating Dynamic Inventories from Active Directory
Chapter 9: Automating Windows Administration Tasks
- Running Commands and Scheduling Tasks on Hosts
- Configuring and Managing Storage
Chapter 10: Managing Large Projects
- Including and Importing Files
- Creating Roles
- Deploying Roles with Ansible Galaxy
- Integrating Ansible with Desired State Configuration Resources
Chapter 11: Constructing Ansible Tower Workflows
- Creating and Managing Ansible Tower Users
- Creating and Using Surveys
- Scheduling Job Launches
- Running Complex Workflows
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.