Automation with Ansible

Automation is transforming the way we manage IT systems and networks. Instead of doing repetitive tasks manually, automation allows us to save time, reduce human errors, and ensure consistency across our environments. In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of automation, learn about popular tools, and dive into Ansible a simple, yet powerful automation engine. 

 Level 

 Beginner to Intermediate Open and free session , anyone interested in learning is welcome! 

 Instructor 

 Sander Steffann https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandersteffann/   

 

 Agenda 

 Automation in general • Benefits of automation • What to automate? • What not (yet) to automate? • Available automation tools 

 Working with Ansible • What is Ansible? • Installing Ansible • How Ansible Works and its Key Components • Using the Ad-Hoc ansible command 

 Ansible playbooks • YAML syntax • Creating an inventory • Playbook Basics • Available Ansible modules • Organising playbooks into roles 

 Objectives 

 By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 

 

 

 Understand the role and benefits of automation in IT operations 

 

 

 Set up and use Ansible for basic automation tasks 

 

 

 Write and run simple Ansible playbooks 

 

 

 Structure automation workflows using roles and modules 

 

 

 Slides 

 https://ripe90.ripe.net/wp-content/uploads/presentations/60-2025-05-12-RIPE-90-Ansible-101.pdf   

 Session's record  

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EzVqjimo5yDTn8rlJ0Ks-nCrNHxCjAqv/view?usp=share_link