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Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (GL294)
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Solid Linux system administration skills equivalent to GL120 or Red Hat System Administration (RH124/RH134). Familiarity with the Linux command line, file editing, package management, and basic networking. No prior Ansible experience required.
Course Description
Learn enterprise Linux automation with Ansible, covering objectives from the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE, EX294) exam. Students progress from Ansible architecture and inventory fundamentals through playbook development, variables, Jinja2 templating, task control, and roles, building production-ready automation skills on RHEL 9. The course covers the modern Ansible toolchain, including ansible-navigator, execution environments built with ansible-builder and Podman, Ansible Vault for secrets management, and RHEL System Roles for standardized configuration. Like all Guru Labs courses, the material is designed to provide extensive hands-on experience.
Learning Objectives
- Configure Ansible inventories with host groups, variables, and dynamic inventory plugins
- Deploy and configure the modern Ansible toolchain including ansible-navigator and execution environments
- Write and execute Ansible playbooks using core modules for file management, packaging, storage, and services
- Manage variables, facts, and secrets using Ansible Vault encryption
- Build dynamic configuration files with Jinja2 templates, filters, and control structures
- Implement task control with loops, conditionals, handlers, and error handling blocks
- Create and manage Ansible roles for reusable automation
- Install and apply RHEL System Roles for standardized infrastructure configuration
- Build custom execution environment images with ansible-builder and Podman
- Use Ansible Content Collections and Ansible Galaxy to extend automation capabilities
Course Outline
- Ansible Overview
- Deploying Ansible
- Playbooks Basics
- Managing Variables and Secrets
- Jinja2 Templates
- Task Control
- Roles
- Comprehensive Review
- Appendix: Software and Subscription Management
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (GL294) course cover?
The course covers enterprise Linux automation with Ansible on RHEL 9, from inventory fundamentals and playbook development through Jinja2 templating, task control, roles, Ansible Vault, and RHEL System Roles. It maps to the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE, EX294) exam objectives and uses the modern toolchain including ansible-navigator and execution environments. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with hands-on labs in a containerized lab environment.
How long is IT Dojo's Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (GL294) training?
The course is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (GL294) as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time and students work hands-on in live lab environments. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Solid Linux system administration skills equivalent to GL120 or Red Hat System Administration (RH124/RH134), including familiarity with the Linux command line, file editing, package management, and basic networking. No prior Ansible experience is required.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (GL294) on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (GL294) for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.