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Introduction to Ansible Tower

  • Overview of core features and architectural design.
  • Enterprise use cases and strategic positioning.
  • The relationship between Ansible Tower, Ansible Engine, and Automation Controller.

Installation and Configuration

  • Infrastructure preparation for Tower deployment.
  • Installation process and verification steps.
  • Initial setup and configuration walkthrough.

User and Team Management

  • Creation and management of users, teams, and organizational structures.
  • Implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Handling credentials and integrating with vault services.

Inventory and Project Management

  • Establishing and maintaining inventory records.
  • Utilizing inventory sources and dynamic inventory features.
  • Managing playbooks as projects using Git repositories.

Job Templates and Workflow Automation

  • Developing job templates for standardized tasks.
  • Building complex workflows by chaining jobs together.
  • Utilizing surveys, extra variables, and approval processes.

Monitoring and Logging

  • Tracking job status and reviewing output logs.
  • Configuring notifications and alert mechanisms.
  • Analyzing system logs and performance data.

Scaling, Security, and Maintenance

  • Implementing high availability and clustering strategies.
  • Developing backup, restore, and upgrade plans.
  • Addressing security considerations and industry best practices.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of core Ansible concepts and YAML syntax.
  • Experience in developing and executing Ansible playbooks.
  • Familiarity with fundamental Linux system administration tasks.

Target Audience

  • IT automation managers.
  • DevOps engineers.
  • System administrators tasked with deploying Ansible Tower at scale.
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