Foreman and Katello Training Course

Puppet is an open-source configuration management tool utilized to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure across various servers and environments.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate-level system administrators who aim to leverage Puppet for automating system configuration within a Master-Client setup.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Puppet on both master and client systems.
• Compose and apply Puppet manifests to manage configurations.
• Create and reuse Puppet modules, templates, and classes.
• Implement conditional logic and ordering within Puppet manifests.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Abundant exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange your session.

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) serves as a robust solution for deploying, administering, and safeguarding devices and applications throughout an organization.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for IT professionals with intermediate skills who want to learn how to install, configure, and manage Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager to support modern enterprise desktop and application management.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and set up the infrastructure components of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Deploy operating systems, applications, and updates to various devices.
• Track compliance and inventory using built-in tools and reports.
• Integrate MECM with Intune to enable co-management and modern device management.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Abundant exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Course Objectives: Understand the basics of Ansible Learn how to install and configure Ansible Explore the core components of Ansible: Playbooks, Modules, and Inventory Implement automation tasks using Ansible Execute Ansible Playbooks to manage and automate remote servers

This instructor-led live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and project managers who wish to efficiently execute preprogrammed functions and administer software development workflows using the powerful RESTful API of Ansible AWX.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible AWX on their preferred software development environment.
• Understand the DevOps principles and concepts foundational to Ansible AWX.
• Utilize AWX's automation tools to enhance workflows and facilitate DevOps processes.
• Integrate AWX with external resources to leverage its features and collaborate with teams.

Managing Configuration with Ansible equips system administrators with practical techniques for automating Linux and Unix infrastructure. It covers core principles of Ansible playbooks, roles, inventory management, and variable-driven configurations. The course examines proven methods for YAML syntax, conditional logic, vault encryption, and rolling update strategies. It helps professionals standardize deployment workflows and eliminate configuration drift across complex server environments.

This instructor-led live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and SysOps administrators who wish to maximize the tools and features made available through the Ansible project for the advancement of organizational IT infrastructures and processes.

Simultaneously, they can utilize the opportunity to carry out complex Ansible implementations for large-scale applications while employing its open-sourced tower for optimized DevOps management and collaboration functions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible along with other open-source tools and resources.
• Establish a centralized system for DevOps management using Ansible project features.
• Operate automation tools and advanced resources of Ansible to achieve CI/CD approach.
• Execute better SysOps methods using Ansible's collaborative features for management of larger teams.
• Enhance DevOps tasks execution within the organization and optimize existing ones.
• Integrate Ansible with external platforms and leverage other Ansible tools for the organization's advantage.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is intended for network or DevOps engineers who aim to manage network systems more efficiently via automation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the required development environment to begin building and utilizing network automation.
• Develop Ansible playbooks to execute and automate tasks across multiple network systems.
• Utilize Python-based network automation scripts to manage and configure network devices.
• Dynamically manage network configuration changes using Jinja2 templates.

Ansible Automation serves as a robust framework designed for scalable IT automation, configuration management, and deployment.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, targets intermediate-level DevOps professionals seeking to design, develop, and maintain sophisticated Ansible automation content while integrating it into broader IT operations.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins.
• Construct complex playbooks utilizing Jinja2, filters, and conditional logic.
• Integrate Ansible with APIs and version control systems.
• Organize content effectively using Collections and Roles.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical application of the Ansible Automation Platform within sample enterprise scenarios.
• Guided exercises emphasizing the development, integration, and testing of Ansible content.

Course Customization Options

• For customized training tailored to your specific Ansible use cases, please contact us to arrange a session.

Ansible Tower serves as the enterprise framework for managing and scaling Ansible automation across complex IT environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and operate Ansible Tower as part of an enterprise automation strategy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible Tower for enterprise use.
• Manage users, teams, inventories, and credentials in Tower.
• Launch and monitor playbooks through job templates and workflows.
• Secure and scale Ansible automation across teams and departments.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Ansible Tower in enterprise-scale scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on deployment, management, and security of Tower infrastructure.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s automation infrastructure, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to learn about Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and use it to manage infrastructures.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn about Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and how it works.
• Understand and configure discovery methods.
• Configure MECM client policies.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to use Microsoft SCCM to manage infrastructures.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use the Configuration Manager console for infrastructure management.
• Configure public key infrastructures to secure Microsoft SCCM.
• Perform advanced application deployment and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate to advanced developers and system administrators who wish to enhance their Puppet knowledge and expertise.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master advanced Puppet concepts and techniques.
• Efficiently manage configurations using Puppet.
• Implement best practices for module development.
• Decouple configuration from code using Hiera.
• Write custom facts and functions to extend Puppet's functionality.
• Effectively manage relationships in Puppet.
• Handle artifacts such as files, snippets, templates, and blobs.
• Apply testing best practices for Puppet modules.
• Utilize Puppet Bolt for orchestration.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or onsite) is designed for system operators and administrators who intend to use Satellite to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Red Hat Satellite to deploy software and servers.
• Use management tools to schedule tasks and run remote execution commands.
• Perform server maintenance to manage system security, recoverability, and growth.

This instructor-led, live training in Czech Republic (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to effectively manage, optimize, and secure RHEL 8 environments using the latest tools and techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure RHEL 8 for enterprise use.
• Utilize advanced tools like App Streams, Stratis, and the Virtual Data Optimizer for efficient storage management.
• Implement secure networking using NFTables and Firewalld.
• Automate system administration tasks with Ansible, including the deployment and scaling of tasks.
• Manage the lifecycle of containers and secure deployments in production environments.

SaltStack (also known as Salt) is an open-source, Python-based tool designed for automating the provisioning of hardware and software within IT environments. It is widely recognized for its role in orchestration across cloud and IT operations.

During this instructor-led live training (available either onsite or remotely), participants will gain practical experience by deploying SaltStack. The course covers the hands-on setup, configuration, provisioning, optimization, and troubleshooting of servers within a simulated cloud environment.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure SaltStack
• Automate administrative tasks related to infrastructure management
• Provision and manage new code and application packages
• Construct reusable configuration templates
• Utilize SaltStack for system monitoring
• Formulate strategies for infrastructure optimization
• Troubleshoot issues within SaltStack and its environment

Audience

• System administrators
• DevOps engineers

Format of the Course

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Notes

• For customized training requests for this course, please contact us to arrange.