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Utsav Sonkar
Utsav Sonkar

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Get Started with ANSIBLE: Basic to Intermediate

Welcome to Week 6 of my 'Learn in Public' journey! πŸš€
This week, I'm excited to dive into Ansible, an incredibly powerful tool in the DevOps world. Ansible makes automating tasks like configuration management, application deployment, and system updates much easier. If you're new to it or want to deepen your knowledge, this is the perfect guide to get started.

In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the most important concepts and commands you need to know to begin using Ansible effectively. From understanding what Ansible is and how it compares to other tools like Chef, to learning how to create playbooks and automate complex tasks, this guide will walk you through the basics and beyond.

πŸ“Table of Contents:

β€’ What is ANSIBLE, Comparison between ANSIBLE & CHEF, Terminologies in ANSIBLE

  • What is ANSIBLE?
  • Difference between ANSIBLE & CHEF Architecture
  • Advantages & Disadvantages of ANSIBLE
  • Terminologies in ANSIBLE

β€’ How to Modify HOST File, How to Create User & give Sudo Privilege, How to establish SSH Connection & What is HOST Pattern

  • Setting Up Ansible Environment
  • User Management and Sudo Privileges
  • Establishing SSH Connection
  • Ansible Host Patterns

β€’ What is Ad-Hoc Commands, Modules

  • Ad-hoc Commands in Ansible
  • ANSIBLE Modules
  • Comparison: Ad-hoc Commands vs Modules

β€’ What is ANSIBLE Playbook, Variables, Handlers, Dry Run and Loops

  • ANSIBLE Playbook
  • ANSIBLE Playbook Variables
  • ANSIBLE Playbook Handlers & Dry-Run
  • ANSIBLE Loops

β€’ Conditions, Vault & Roles in ANSIBLE

  • Conditions in ANSIBLE
  • Vault in ANSIBLE
  • Roles in ANSIBLE

On my Notion page, I’ve detailed every topic you’ll need to understand Ansible, with clear explanations and practical examples that you can apply right away. This guide is designed to take you from an Ansible beginner to someone who can confidently automate systems and manage configurations across environments.

βœ… Visit My Notion Page for Full Details

To explore the content in greater detail and gain a deeper understanding of Ansible, I encourage you to visit my Notion page, where I’ve compiled all the key information.

I've created comprehensive and detailed notes, where each of the topics in the table of contents is fully explained with clear examples and practical steps to implement Ansible in your DevOps workflow.

If you're looking to fully understand Ansible's basics to intermediate-level functionalities, make sure to visit my Notion page for all the details!

πŸ“– Full Notes on Notion:

πŸ‘‰ Click here to access my notes πŸ‘ˆ

Through this week’s learning, I’ve strengthened my understanding of Ansible, and I’m confident that these notes will serve as an invaluable resource for anyone eager to dive deeper into automation and configuration management.

Don’t miss out! Head over to my Notion page for all the details, examples, and resources that will help you master Ansible. It’s designed to be simple, beginner-friendly, and comprehensive, so you can start automating tasks right away! ✨

Let’s keep learning and growing together!

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