Overview of Ansible Network Automation Course
Network automation has been a hot topic in the IT industry for the last few years. The Network Automation process helps in Automating network device configuration, management, and monitoring using code. Ansible is one of the most popular tools used for network automation tasks today. Ansible is an open-source Automation tool that can automate almost any repetitive and routine task, reducing complexity in a multi-vendor environment. It uses playbooks written in YAML(YAML Ain't Markup Language), a human-readable format to automate tasks. With Ansible, you can deploy and update your applications without the need to follow the complex syntax of a programming language. It enables you to automate in a language that resembles plain English, commands are executed over SSH and without requiring any agents to be installed on remote systems.
Many organisations are recognising the benefits of network automation, leading to a rise in demand for professionals skilled in using tools like Ansible. Ansible is an easy-to-use automation tool, which makes it ideal for individuals who are not proficient with programming. So even if you are not a coder, you could learn network automation using Ansible. Furthermore pursuing a career in Ansible Network Automation can offer better job opportunities with attractive salaries. For instance, the average salary for network automation engineers can range from $80,000 to $140,000 or more.
EDOXI offers 40+ hours of Ansible Network Automation Course and provides you with the opportunity to acquire sought-after skills that are highly valued in today's job market. With EDOXI’s course, you will learn to use Ansible for automating network infrastructure tasks such as configuration management, provisioning, and deployment. Our industry-led instructors and up-to-date curriculum will help you gain a complete understanding of Ansible and its application to network automation, enabling you to effectively automate network tasks and improve network operations of your organisation. EDOXI’s Ansible Network Automation course is intended for network engineers, systems engineers, network architects, managers and others interested in learning the fundamentals of network automation and Ansible. Enrol now at EDOXI’s Ansible Automation Course and enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of your organisation’s infrastructure management.
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Here’s a sample of how network engineers can use Ansible. Let's assume we want to configure a VLAN on a Cisco IOS switch:
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Benefits of Ansible Network Automation Course
- Simple and Easy to Use: Ansible uses a simple and easy-to-learn YAML syntax, which allows network engineers to automate network tasks without the need for complex programming or coding skills.
- Agentless Architecture: Ansible uses an agentless architecture, which means that it does not require any software to be installed on network devices. This makes it easier to manage and automate network devices.
- Scalable Network Automation Process: Ansible can scale to manage large and complex networks. It provides several features, including parallel execution and task batching, making it easier to manage large networks.
- Improve Network Operations: You can effectively automate network tasks and improve network operations including automating configuration management, provisioning, and deployment of network infrastructure.
- Land In-Demand Roles: Mastering Ansible opens doors to high-potential jobs like Network Automation Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Network Architect.
- Time and Cost Savings: By automating network operations with Ansible, you can significantly reduce manual effort and operational costs while improving the speed and accuracy of network changes.
Ansible Network Automation Course Features
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40+ Hours of In-depth Training:
Our Course spans around 40+ hours, providing learners with thorough knowledge and skills in automating network tasks using Ansible.
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Most up-to-date Curriculum:
Our curriculum is constantly updated to reflect the latest advancements and trends in Ansible Network Automation.
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Hands-On Lab Experience:
You will gain practical experience by working on real-world networking scenarios, configuring devices, writing scripts, and troubleshooting issues in a simulated environment.
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Experienced Instructors:
Our industry-experienced Senior Automation Trainer will provide learners with invaluable insights and guidance throughout the course.
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Flexible Schedules:
We provide weekend/weekday learning options for the course, so you can choose the format that is most convenient for you.
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Certification and Recognition:
After completing the training, you will be awarded EDOXI’s Ansible Network Automation Course Completion Certificate.
Industries Looking For Network Automation Professionals
Technology
Retail
Financial Services
Healthcare
Energy and Utilities
Any sector/ industry that utilises Networking infrastructure
Transportation and Logistics
Telecommunications
Prerequisites For Ansible Network Automation Course
- Basic knowledge of networking
- TCP/IP protocol knowledge
- Basic knowledge of Windows server/Unix
- Basic knowledge of “line vty”, “ssh”, “ospf”, “bgp”, “vlan”, “ip address”, “telnet”, “router”, “switch”, “firewall”, “linux”
Ansible Network Automation Course Modules
- Module 1: Ansible
- [THEORY] Ansible Theory & Installation
- [LABS] Ansible Basic “show Run”
- [LABS] Ansible “stdout_lines”
- [LABS] Ansible “raw” Command
- [LABS] Ansible “show Run” And “store/take Backup”
- [LABS] Ansible Multiple Cli Using “two Stdout”
- [LABS] Ansible “username” “password” Within Script
- Module 2: Ansible (contd.)
- [LABS] Ansible “username” “password” Without Included
- [LABS] Ansible “username” “password” Using Network_cli
- [LABS] Cisco Asa: Show Version
- [LABS] Cisco Asa: Show Version [ansible Galaxy Version]
- [LABS] Cisco Asa: Show Asp Drop [ansible Galaxy Version]
- [LABS] Cisco Asa: To Gather Acl Facts [ansible Galaxy
- Version]
- Module 3: Ansible (contd.)
- [THEORY] Yaml Or Yml: {“Yaml Ain’t Markup Language}
- [LABS] Ansible Jinja Script#1: Vlan.j2
- [LABS] Ansible Jinja Script#2: Interface.j2
- [LABS] Ansible Take Backup
- [LABS] Ansible Restore Backup
- [THEORY] Ansible Jinja2
- [LABS] Ansible Vault
- [LABS] Ansible Ad-hoc Commands
- Module 4: Ansible (contd.)
- Ansible Tower on Redhat Enterprise RHEL
- Ansible AWX on Centos
- Ansible GUI
- Ansible Dashboard Walkthrough
- Playbook on GitHub
- Extra Variable
Examples Of Hands-On-Labs Exercices
You will learn to write the following scripts comfortably by enrolling on Edoxi's Ansible for Network Engineers course:
- ANSIBLE script to collect “show run”
- ANSIBLE script with “stdout_lines”
- ANSIBLE script for “raw” cli commands
- ANSIBLE script for taking and storing the backup
- ANSIBLE script to collect “show run”
- ANSIBLE script using 2 “stdout_lines”
- ANSIBLE script to collect “show run”
- ANSIBLE script with “username” & “password” inside script
- ANSIBLE script without “username” & “password” inside script
- ANSIBLE script “username” & “password” using network_cli
- ANSIBLE YAML Theory
- ANSIBLE JINJA vlan.j2
- ANSIBLE JINJA interface.j2
- ANSIBLE JINJA ospf.j2
- ANSIBLE JINJA dhcp.j2
- ANSIBLE JINJA bgp.j2
- ANSIBLE JINJA Theory
- and more….
How to Get Ansible Network Automation Certified?
Upcoming Batches
29 Mar 2024
| Time | 07.00 |
| Class Type | Live Training |
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Apr
2024| Time | 07.00 |
| Class Type | Live Training |
5
Apr
2024| Time | 07.00 |
| Class Type | Live Training |
Review & Ratings
FAQs
No, one of Ansible's biggest strengths is its simplicity. It uses a human-readable language (YAML) for its playbooks. Even if you've never coded before, you can quickly grasp the concepts and start automating your network.
Ansible is a powerful IT automation tool that simplifies configuration management, network deployment, and everyday maintenance tasks. Learning Ansible empowers you to streamline your work, reducing errors caused by manual changes and saving you precious time in the process.
To get the most out of the course, some basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs) is helpful. Familiarity with Linux/Unix command-line basics is a plus, but not strictly necessary.
Ansible can help with a huge variety of network tasks, including
- Deploying configurations to switches, routers, and firewalls
- Managing VLANs and routing protocols
- Gathering network status reports and troubleshooting issues
- Automating software upgrades and security patches
- Integrating with monitoring and ticketing systems
Yes! This course dives deep into modules specifically for Cisco. But you will also be able to apply this knowledge to use Ansible with other vendors like Juniper. Some demonstrations on how to use Ansible with other vendors will be included.