In the modern DevOps landscape, manual configuration is a relic of the past. Ansible has emerged as the industry standard for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) due to its agentless architecture and human-readable YAML syntax. This curated learning path at LabEx is designed to take you beyond basic commands, immersing you in a hands-on environment where you solve real-world automation challenges. Whether you are managing a single server or a global fleet, these labs provide the tactical skills necessary to streamline your operations.
Ansible Script Module
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes
In this lab, you will learn how to use the Ansible Script module to execute custom scripts on remote hosts. The Script module allows you to run scripts written in any programming language on the target hosts, providing flexibility and customization options in your automation tasks.
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Ansible Fetch Module
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes
Welcome to the Ansible Fetch Module Lab! In this lab, you will dive into the usage of the Ansible Fetch module. The Fetch module allows you to retrieve files from remote machines and copy them to the control machine where Ansible is being executed. This is useful when you need to collect specific files or artifacts from your managed hosts.
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Ansible Cron Module
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 28 minutes
Welcome to the Ansible Cron Module Lab! In this lab, you will learn how to automate the scheduling of tasks using the Ansible Cron module. The lab consists of several steps, each building upon the previous one to gradually increase the complexity of managing cron jobs with Ansible. By the end of this lab, you will have a solid understanding of how to use the Ansible Cron module for scheduling tasks.
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Mastering these three modules—Script, Fetch, and Cron—equips you with a versatile toolkit for any automation scenario. By moving through these interactive LabEx exercises, you are not just reading documentation; you are building the muscle memory required for professional IT automation. Dive into the Ansible playground today and start transforming your manual workflows into scalable, automated processes.
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