OVERVIEW
Unlock the Power of Network Automation with Ansible Automation Platform!
Join us for a one-day, hands-on workshop dedicated to mastering routers and switches using Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform. This immersive experience in our Tyson’s Corner office will equip you with essential skills to pull facts from devices, build templated network configurations, and apply these concepts at scale through Ansible's automation controller.
Workshop Highlights:
- Hands-on learning: Engage in practical exercises to gain real-world experience in managing routers and switches efficiently.
- Focus on Cisco routers: Explore network automation tailored for Cisco routers, offering insights into best practices and effective configurations.
- Scaling operations: Learn how to apply automation concepts at scale, streamlining your network management processes.
- Controller exploration: Dive deep into Ansible's automation controller, exploring job templates, surveys, access controls, and more.
Who is this workshop best for?
This workshop is an introductory course for those new to Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform network automation and writing Ansible Playbooks. This workshop covers common network scenarios and topics best suited for network engineers or those interested in network automation.
Agenda
Breakfast and registration: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning sessions: (10:00 AM - 12:15 PM)
- Intro: What is Ansible Automation Platform?
- Exploring how Ansible Automation Platform works for network automation
- Executing your first network automation Playbook
- Using Ansible automation facts on network devices
- Using Ansible Automation Platform network resource modules
Lunch (12:15 PM - 1:00 PM)
Afternoon sessions: (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Exploring the automation controller environment
- Creating an automation controller job template
- Creating an automation controller survey
- Using the role-based access control (RBAC) feature
- Creating an automation controller workflow
