Getting started with automation can feel daunting without the right tools and practices. This session will help you take the first steps toward building a strong automation foundation by introducing key concepts like Git integration, best practices for the software development lifecycle, and effectively utilizing Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5.

Through a hands-on approach, we’ll explore how to set up Git repositories for managing automation content, apply software development lifecycle principles to ensure consistency and scalability, and navigate Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 to create, manage, and execute automation workflows.

Whether you’re new to automation or looking to refine your processes, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to drive success in your organization, including:

• Establishing a Git based workflow for version control and collaboration
• Applying development lifecycle principles
• Exploring key features of Ansible Automation Platform 2.5

In this session, we’ll cover:

• How to integrate Git for version control and collaboration in your automation workflows
• Best practices for applying the software development lifecycle to automation projects
• An introduction to key features of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5, including workflows and execution environments

While understanding automation fundamentals is critical, the real value lies in applying those principles to solve real world challenges. In this session, we’ll showcase practical use cases that demonstrate how automation can address common IT operational problems, improve efficiency, and scale effectively across diverse environments.

Through the lens of a mock customer journey, we’ll explore:

• Streamlining IT workflows, such as provisioning and configuration management
• Enhancing hybrid cloud deployments with centralized automation
• Building scalable frameworks for handling complex, multi-environment scenarios

In this session, we’ll cover:

• Real-world automation use cases and how they solve IT challenges
• Strategies for scaling automation across hybrid cloud and multi-environment setups
• Best practices for optimizing workflows with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.5
• Insights into building scalable, reusable automation frameworks