DO417LS: Microsoft Windows Automation with Red Hat Ansible – eLearning

Learn how to automate the deployment and management of Microsoft Windows servers and applications using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. The course is designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers and developers who want to reduce manual administration and create more consistent, repeatable Windows environments.

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The course introduces the core concepts of Ansible and shows how automation can be applied to common Windows Server administration tasks. You will learn how to prepare Windows hosts for automation, create and run Ansible Playbooks, manage variables and facts, and use automation controller to centrally manage and execute automation.

You will also work with software installation, files, users, Active Directory, task control and reusable automation content. The course covers how Ansible can be integrated with PowerShell Desired State Configuration and used to automate administration across Microsoft Windows environments.

What will you get out of the course?

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Create and run Ansible Playbooks for Windows Server
  • Prepare Windows hosts for Ansible automation
  • Manage variables, facts and inventories
  • Install and update software using automation
  • Use loops, conditions and handlers to control task execution
  • Deploy and manage files on Windows servers
  • Manage local and domain users
  • Automate common Active Directory tasks
  • Reuse automation with Ansible Roles and Content Collections
  • Use automation controller to manage Windows automation centrally

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for:

  • Windows system administrators
  • Infrastructure engineers
  • DevOps engineers
  • Developers
  • IT professionals responsible for automating Microsoft Windows servers and applications

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of Windows Server administration is expected.