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Ansible - Advanced

Advanced Automation: Variables, Loops, Best Practices and Efficient Troubleshooting.

Our advanced Ansible training builds upon basic Ansible knowledge, covering variables, conditionals, and loops. In addition to troubleshooting tips and tricks, the focus is on code reusability and best practices.

Who is the training suitable for?

This training is aimed at advanced Ansible users who want to expand their basic knowledge to solve more demanding automation tasks.

Ansible Advanced – Implementing Complex Automation Efficiently

Deepen your existing knowledge as an advanced Ansible user to systematically and sustainably solve demanding automation tasks. The focus is on code reusability to make playbooks more efficient, flexible, and maintainable. Participants will learn how code can be structured modularly and reused multiple times using Roles and Collections. In addition, various variable types, their applications, and the targeted use of conditionals and loops in playbooks will be covered. Furthermore, practical examples and tips and tricks for systematic troubleshooting will provide the necessary expertise to master even complex challenges with confidence.

Contents at a glance

How can code be reused?
Use and creation of roles and collections

Welche Variablen gibt es und wie können wir sie anwenden?
Conditional statements allow us to express a condition and an outcome that depends on that condition. They are used to control the flow of programs, making decisions based on whether a certain condition is true or false. There are several types of conditional statements in programming, but the most common ones are: 1. **If statements:** These execute a block of code only if a specified condition is true. * **Syntax (general):** ``` if (condition) { // code to be executed if the condition is true } ``` * **Example:** If a user's age is 18 or greater, they are allowed to vote. ``` age = 20; if (age >= 18) { print("You are old enough to vote."); } ``` 2. **If-else statements:** These execute one block of code if the condition is true, and a different block of code if the condition is false. * **Syntax (general):** ``` if (condition) { // code to be executed if the condition is true } else { // code to be executed if the condition is false } ``` * **Example:** If the temperature is below 10 degrees, it's cold; otherwise, it's not cold. ``` temperature = 8; if (temperature = 90) { print("Grade: A"); } else if (score >= 80) { print("Grade: B"); } else if (score >= 70) { print("Grade: C"); } else { print("Grade: D"); } ``` **How we can use them:** Conditional statements are fundamental to programming and are used in countless scenarios: * **Decision Making:** As shown in the examples, they allow programs to make choices. Should a user be granted access? Is a product in stock? Is a password correct? * **Error Handling:** You can use conditionals to check for invalid input or unexpected situations and handle them gracefully. For instance, if a user enters text when a number is expected, an `if` statement can catch this and provide feedback. * **Game Development:** To determine game logic, character actions, win/loss conditions, and AI behaviour. * **User Interface (UI) Interaction:** To respond to user actions like button clicks or form submissions. * **Data Validation:** To ensure data meets certain criteria before being processed or stored. * **Customisation:** To allow users to tailor the behaviour or appearance of an application. In essence, conditionals provide programs with the ability to be dynamic and responsive, reacting differently to varying circumstances.
How and what can we use loops for in our playbook?
What to do when we get stuck?
Tips and tricks for troubleshooting

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Ansible Advanced – Implementing Complex Automation Efficiently

Contents at a glance

Your added value

Reusable code

More flexibility in the playbook

Structure instead of copy & paste

Sovereign Troubleshooting

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Ansible - Advanced

Who is the training suitable for?

Ansible Advanced – Implementing Complex Automation Efficiently

Contents at a glance

Introduction

Working with Ansible

Your added value

Reusable code

More flexibility in the playbook

Structure instead of copy & paste

Sovereign Troubleshooting

Get in touch with us