Ansible Awx: Simplifying Automation And It Management

Learn Ansible AWX/Tower to streamline automation, manage IT tasks effortlessly, and boost your productivity step by step

What you'll learn

Understand the Basics of Ansible AWX and Tower

Set Up and Configure a Virtual Machine (VM) for Ansible AWX

Install Ansible AWX on Ubuntu

Navigate the Ansible AWX Dashboard

Configure Ansible AWX for Client Integration

Create and Manage Organizations and Projects in Ansible AWX

Develop and Launch Job Templates in Ansible AWX

Integrate Ansible AWX with Git

Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Ansible AWX

Troubleshoot and Optimize Ansible AWX Deployments

Requirements

Familiarity with Linux/Ubuntu

Knowledge of Automation Concepts - Ansible, Ansible Playbook

Basic Command-Line Skills

A Computer with Access to the Internet

Description

Ansible AWX is the free, open-source version of Ansible Tower. It helps automate IT tasks like managing servers and deploying software through a web interface. AWX offers features like job scheduling, role-based access, and tracking results. It's ideal for small teams or projects, providing an easy way to manage automation without extra costs.IntroductionAn Overview of Ansible AWX/Tower.Features of Ansible AWX.Features of Ansible Tower.Similarities Between Ansible AWX and Ansible Tower.Key Differences Between Ansible AWX and Ansible Tower.When to Use Ansible AWX vs. Ansible Tower.VM Setup for Ansible AWX InstallationAnsible AWX Installation: A Comprehensive OverviewAnsible AWX SetupAnsible AWX VM Setup with Oracle VMUbuntu 24.04 Installation on Oracle VMUpdate and Configure the VMAccess VMs Using MobaXtermInstallation of Ansible AWXSet Up Docker on UbuntuInstall and Configure Minikube Cluster on UbuntuInstall Kubectl Command-Line ToolInitialize the Minikube ClusterConfigure the Minikube ClusterDeploy Ansible AWX via OperatorCreate a awx-ubuntu.yml fileAccess the Dashboard from the Ubuntu SystemAccess the Dashboard from Outside the Ubuntu SystemAnsible AWX Dashboard: Introduction and OverviewNavigating the Ansible AWX DashboardAnsible AWX Dashboard: Key Features and FunctionalityAnsible AWX Dashboard: Access SectionClient Setup for Ansible AWX: A Step-by-Step GuideSSH and User Setup for AWX Client IntegrationPasswordless Authentication for AWX-Client IntegrationAnsible AWX: Organization, Project Setup, and Troubleshooting LabLab Session Overview: Key Concepts and Practical ExercisesCreate Organization in AWXCreate a ProjectTroubleshooting Project Creation WarningSet Up CredentialsCreate an InventoryRun Command - Test Ping ConnectivityRun Command - Check OS VersionAnsible AWX TemplatesIntroduction to AWX Templates: Key Concepts and UsageCreate and Place Ansible Playbook in DirectoryCreate Job Template: MyFirstJobTemplateLaunch the TemplateCross-Platform Nginx Package Installation with Ansible AWXOverview of Playbook for Nginx InstallationCreate a new Playbook DirectoryCopy Ansible Playbook to Playbook DirectoryCreate New Job TemplateRun Job Template and Verify Nginx on ClientsAnsible AWX Integration with GitAWX and Git Integration: A Complete OverviewCreate a Project Using Git as Source ControlCreate a new InventoryAdd Hosts to Inventory Using a Git RepositoryCreate New Job TemplateLaunch the TemplateRun Another Playbook with the Same Job TemplateSync a Git Repository from Your ProjectAdd and Configure Schedules in Your ProjectExecute a Playbook via AWXRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)How RBAC Works in AWX: An OverviewDifferent User Types in AWXOrganizations in AWX: Key Functions and RolesCreate a Normal UserCreate a System Auditor UserCreate a System Administrator UserAdd Permissions to access Job TemplateAdd Permissions to access InventoryCreate New TeamManage Teams: Adding Users to a Team in AWXConfiguring Team MembershipsAssign Roles to TeamsLast lecture

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 An Overview of Ansible AWX/Tower

Lecture 3 Similarities Between Ansible AWX and Tower

Lecture 4 Ansible AWX vs. Ansible Tower: Key Differences

Section 2: VM Setup for Ansible AWX Installation

Lecture 5 Ansible AWX Installation: A Comprehensive Overview

Lecture 6 Ansible AWX Setup

Lecture 7 Ansible AWX VM Setup with Oracle VM

Lecture 8 Ubuntu 24.04 Installation on Oracle VM

Lecture 9 Update and Configure the VM

Lecture 10 Access VMs Using MobaXterm

Section 3: Installation of Ansible AWX

Lecture 11 Set Up Docker on Ubuntu

Lecture 12 Install and Configure Minikube Cluster on Ubuntu

Lecture 13 Install Kubectl Command-Line Tool

Lecture 14 Initialize the Minikube Cluster

Lecture 15 Configure the Minikube Cluster

Lecture 16 Deploy Ansible AWX via Operator

Lecture 17 Create a awx-ubuntu.yml file

Lecture 18 Access the Dashboard from the Ubuntu System

Lecture 19 Access the Dashboard from Outside the Ubuntu System

Section 4: Ansible AWX Dashboard: Introduction and Overview

Lecture 20 Navigating the Ansible AWX Dashboard

Lecture 21 Ansible AWX Dashboard: Key Features and Functionality

Lecture 22 Ansible AWX Dashboard: Access Section

Section 5: Client Setup for Ansible AWX: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lecture 23 SSH and User Setup for AWX Client Integration

Lecture 24 Passwordless Authentication for AWX-Client Integration

Section 6: Ansible AWX: Organization, Project Setup, and Troubleshooting Lab

Lecture 25 Lab Session Overview: Key Concepts and Practical Exercises

Lecture 26 Create Organization in AWX

Lecture 27 Create a Project

Lecture 28 Troubleshooting Project Creation Warning

Lecture 29 Set Up Credentials

Lecture 30 Create an Inventory

Lecture 31 Run Command - Test Ping Connectivity

Lecture 32 Run Command - Check OS Version

Section 7: Ansible AWX Templates

Lecture 33 Introduction to AWX Templates: Key Concepts and Usage

Lecture 34 Create and Place Ansible Playbook in Directory

Lecture 35 Create Job Template: MyFirstJobTemplate

Lecture 36 Launch Template

Section 8: Cross-Platform Nginx Package Installation with Ansible AWX

Lecture 37 Overview of Playbook for Nginx Installation

Lecture 38 Create a new Playbook Directory

Lecture 39 Copy Ansible Playbook to Playbook Directory

Lecture 40 Create New Job Template

Lecture 41 Run Job Template and Verify Nginx on Clients

Section 9: Ansible AWX Integration with Git

Lecture 42 AWX and Git Integration: A Complete Overview

Lecture 43 Create a Project Using Git as Source Control

Lecture 44 Create a new Inventory

Lecture 45 Add Hosts to Inventory Using a Git Repository

Lecture 46 Create New Job Template

Lecture 47 Launch the Template

Lecture 48 Run Another Playbook with the Same Job Template

Lecture 49 Sync a Git Repository from Your Project

Lecture 50 Add and Configure Schedules in Your Project

Lecture 51 Execute a Playbook via AWX

Section 10: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Lecture 52 RBAC in AWX: Overview

Lecture 53 Different User Types in AWX

Lecture 54 Organizations in AWX: Key Functions and Roles

Lecture 55 Create a Normal User

Lecture 56 Create a System Auditor User

Lecture 57 Create a System Administrator User

Lecture 58 Add Permissions to access Job Template

Lecture 59 Add Permissions to access Inventory

Lecture 60 Create New Team

Lecture 61 Manage Teams: Adding Users to a Team in AWX

Lecture 62 Configuring Team Memberships

Lecture 63 Assign Roles to Teams

Lecture 64 Last lecture

IT Professionals and System Administrators,DevOps Engineers,Cloud Engineers and Architects,Beginners Interested in IT Automation,Students and Learners Eager to Master Ansible AWX,Anyone Interested in Learning Ansible Tower’s Free Version