https://github.com/eainarafatasif/ansible-zero-to-hero
Ansible Basic: Grasp the fundamentals of Ansible, including its architecture, and setup. Playbook: effective Ansible playbooks for scalable automation. Advanced Topics: Delve into advanced areas, including roles, variables, templates, etc. Real-World Projects: Apply your knowledge to the real world simulating the tasks you'll handle professionally.
https://github.com/eainarafatasif/ansible-zero-to-hero
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Ansible Basic: Grasp the fundamentals of Ansible, including its architecture, and setup. Playbook: effective Ansible playbooks for scalable automation. Advanced Topics: Delve into advanced areas, including roles, variables, templates, etc. Real-World Projects: Apply your knowledge to the real world simulating the tasks you'll handle professionally.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/eainarafatasif/ansible-zero-to-hero
- Owner: eainarafatasif
- Created: 2024-09-15T19:02:57.000Z (10 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-15T19:12:33.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-31T06:11:37.148Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: ansible, ansible-galaxy, ansible-playbook, ansible-role, inventory
- Language: HTML
- Homepage: https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/2.9/modules/list_of_all_modules.html
- Size: 3.05 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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To create an effective `README.md` for an **Ansible Zero to Hero** guide, it should contain clear sections covering prerequisites, installation, a basic introduction to Ansible, and an outline of advanced topics. Below is a sample structure for the `README.md` file:
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# Ansible Zero to Hero
This repository is a comprehensive guide to help you master Ansible from beginner to advanced levels.
## Table of Contents
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Basic Concepts](#basic-concepts)
- [Getting Started with Ansible](#getting-started-with-ansible)
- [Intermediate Topics](#intermediate-topics)
- [Inventory Management](#inventory-management)
- [Playbooks](#playbooks)
- [Roles](#roles)
- [Variables and Facts](#variables-and-facts)
- [Advanced Topics](#advanced-topics)
- [Advanced Playbook Techniques](#advanced-playbook-techniques)
- [Dynamic Inventories](#dynamic-inventories)
- [Ansible Vault](#ansible-vault)
- [Error Handling and Debugging](#error-handling-and-debugging)
- [Ansible Tower](#ansible-tower)
- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
## Introduction
Ansible is a powerful open-source automation tool for IT orchestration, configuration management, and deployment. This guide aims to take you from the very basics to advanced Ansible usage.
## Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure you have:
- A basic understanding of Linux systems.
- Access to a Linux or macOS machine (or a virtual machine) where Ansible will be installed.
- Basic knowledge of SSH, YAML, and command-line usage.
## Installation
1. **Installing Ansible on Ubuntu/Debian:**
```bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ansible -y
```
2. **Installing Ansible on CentOS/RHEL:**
```bash
sudo yum install epel-release -y
sudo yum install ansible -y
```
3. **Verify Installation:**
```bash
ansible --version
```
## Basic Concepts
### What is Ansible?
Ansible is a simple yet powerful automation tool that is agentless and uses SSH for communication between the control node and managed nodes.
### Key Terms
- **Control Node**: The machine where Ansible is installed.
- **Managed Node**: Machines managed by the control node.
- **Playbooks**: YAML files that define automation steps.
- **Inventory**: A list of managed nodes.
- **Modules**: Units of work that Ansible performs.
## Getting Started with Ansible
1. **Creating an Inventory File:**
Create an inventory file (`hosts`) that lists the IP addresses or hostnames of your managed nodes:
```ini
[web]
webserver1.example.com
webserver2.example.com
```
2. **Running Your First Ad-Hoc Command:**
```bash
ansible all -i hosts -m ping
```
3. **Creating a Simple Playbook:**
Create a playbook file `site.yml`:
```yaml
---
- hosts: web
tasks:
- name: Install Apache
apt:
name: apache2
state: present
```
Run the playbook:
```bash
ansible-playbook -i hosts site.yml
```
## Intermediate Topics
### Inventory Management
Ansible supports both static and dynamic inventories. Learn how to configure inventories to manage multiple environments efficiently.
### Playbooks
Playbooks allow you to define complex tasks and workflows. Explore different modules and handlers in playbooks.
### Roles
Roles allow you to break down tasks into reusable components. Learn how to structure roles and use them across projects.
### Variables and Facts
Discover how to use variables, set default values, and retrieve facts from managed nodes.
## Advanced Topics
### Advanced Playbook Techniques
Learn advanced playbook writing techniques like loops, conditionals, and delegating tasks to different hosts.
### Dynamic Inventories
Learn how to set up dynamic inventories using cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure.
### Ansible Vault
Ansible Vault allows you to encrypt sensitive data in your playbooks, such as passwords and API keys.
### Error Handling and Debugging
Master the art of error handling and debugging in Ansible with strategies like `ignore_errors`, `failed_when`, and detailed logging.
## Ansible Tower
Ansible Tower is a web-based management solution for Ansible. Learn how to use it to manage your playbooks, monitor runs, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
## Best Practices
- Use roles for modular and reusable code.
- Organize your inventory files properly.
- Use version control (e.g., Git) to manage your playbooks.
- Avoid hardcoding values, use variables instead.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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