Ansible: Master Automation with Ansible: From Installation to Advanced Playbook Techniques
About this ebook
- Hands-on guide to setting up and configuring Ansible in your environment.
- Practical examples for automating infrastructure tasks using Ansible's modules and playbooks.
- Advanced automation techniques, including cloud provisioning and Docker integration.
- Set up Ansible and configure the environment
- Understand and use Ansible modules and collections
- Create and manage inventories for efficient automation
- Write and execute Ansible playbooks
- Use YAML for configuration and serialization
- Handle variables, loops, and error management
This book is ideal for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who want to automate and manage their infrastructure more efficiently. A basic understanding of IT systems, Linux, and command-line interfaces is recommended. While no prior experience with Ansible is required, familiarity with automation tools will be helpful. The book is suitable for both beginners looking to get started and experienced professionals seeking to refine their skills.
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About the author
The Rheinwerk Computing series offers new and established professional comprehensive guidance to enrich the readers' skillsets and enhance their career prospects. Their publications are written by leading experts in the fields of programming, administration, security, analytics, and more. Each book is detailed and hands-on to help readers develop essential, practical skills that they can apply to their daily work.
Axel Miesen is an Ansible coach and has already introduced many admins to this useful tool. His interest in Linux systems began with his studies at the University of Kaiserslautern, where he studied mathematics and computer science. After graduating in 1998, he began working as a consultant and trainer and has been passing on his knowledge and experience of Linux topics as a consultant and trainer ever since.
