Learning Ansible 2 - Second Edition

Ansible 2 provides a powerful automation platform designed for streamlining IT configurations, deployments, and orchestration across systems. By reading and following the guidance in 'Learning Ansible 2', you will gain practical skills to confidently automate your organization's infrastructure. This comprehensive guide covers fundamental to advanced Ansible topics, ensuring you are fully equipped to use Ansible effectively.

What this Book will help me do

• Set up and manage your Ansible 2 environment with best practices for scalability.
• Use Ansible to automate basic and complex file management and user creation tasks.
• Deploy cloud environments on platforms like AWS using Ansible playbooks.
• Develop and troubleshoot Ansible playbooks and write custom modules.
• Master advanced Ansible features like Vault and enterprise tools like Ansible Tower.

Author(s)

Fabio Alessandro Locati, the author of 'Learning Ansible 2', is an experienced systems engineer specializing in automation and infrastructure management. With years of expertise in Ansible and related technologies, Fabio delivers clear, actionable guidance for beginners and seasoned professionals alike. His practical approach to technical instruction ensures readers can apply their knowledge effectively.

Who is it for?

This book is targeted at system administrators and IT professionals looking to streamline and automate their infrastructure using Ansible 2. Beginners to configuration management will find the content accessible, while those shifting to Ansible or updating skills for the new version will also benefit. If you are committed to enhancing your automation skills, this book is for you.