In - Person event

Red Hat Ansible Network Automation Workshop

October 23, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Terminal City Club, 837 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1B6, Canada
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OVERVIEW

Unlock the Power of Network Automation with Ansible Automation Platform!

This immersive workshop is your opportunity to move beyond theory and build tangible, job-ready skills. You won't just learn about network automation; you'll do it. You’ll be in a live lab environment, executing real-world tasks and gaining the confidence to apply these powerful concepts at scale through Ansible's automation controller.

Workshop Highlights:

  • No cost: One-day, no-cost technical workshop.

  • 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.

  • Intimate Setting: Space is intentionally limited to provide a high-quality, efficient lab experience for every participant.

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.

Prerequisites:

Attendees should have working knowledge of using Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) and command line shell (BASH) as well as a conceptual understanding of Linux® system administration (e.g., how to use simple commands like cd, ls, mv, mkdir, etc). 

Attendees must bring/use a laptop with administrator rights and the ability to use SSH to access a lab hosted in a public cloud environment and must bring/use a laptop with Chrome 73+, Firefox 60+, Edge 40+, or Safari 12+installed.

Register today to save your seat. 


In - Person event details

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Location: Terminal City Club, 837 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1B6, Canada

Any questions? Please email androger@redhat.com


Agenda

Time

Session

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning sessions
  • 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
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon sessions
  • 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

Location
Terminal City Club
837 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1B6, Canada

Red Hat is committed to the health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees. All attendees will be expected to follow Red Hat and local guidelines regarding COVID-19. Please do not attend if you are feeling ill or have any symptoms of a viral infection. Please note that all protocols are subject to change.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Any questions? Reach out to androger@redhat.com.

 
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