Learn how to automate all things networking with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

Join Ansible technical experts for a virtual hands-on workshop where you will gain a comprehensive overview of Ansible, followed by a deep dive into Ansible automation controller and how the two work together in typical networking environments.

You will be equipped with the skills to take back to your organisation and implement right away.

About this workshop

This beginner level workshop covers Ansible automation with respect to routers and switches. You’ll learn how to pull facts from devices, build templated network configurations, and apply these concepts at scale with Ansible automation controller. You’ll put it all together by exploring the controller’s job templates, surveys, access controls and more.

What you'll learn

• What is Ansible and The Ansible Way
• How Ansible works and its key components
• Hands-on: Execute your first network automation playbook
• Hands-on: Use Ansible facts on network devices
• Hands-on: Working with Ansible network resource modules
• Hands-on: Explore the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) controller environment
• Hands-on: Create an AAP controller job template
• Hands-on: Create an AAP controller survey
• Hands-on: Using the role based access control (RBAC) feature
• Hands-on: Create an AAP Workflow

Who is this workshop best for?

This beginner level workshop is best suited for network engineers or folks interested in network automation as it will cover common network scenarios and topics. Someone who has limited or no exposure to writing Ansible Playbooks or using Ansible Automation.

Who should attend?

Network operators, network engineers, system administrators, and anyone interested in network automation.

Pre-requisites:

• Attendees should have working knowledge of using network device CLI as well as a conceptual understanding of network concepts (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.), DevOps, and distributed application architecture.
• Attendees should have working knowledge of using SSH and command line shell (BASH).
• Attendees must use their own laptop with admin rights and the ability to connect to a lab environment hosted in a public cloud.