Network Automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Exam
Configure and manage network infrastructure using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
Course Description
Network Automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Exam (DO458) is perfect if you’re a network or infrastructure automation engineer looking to take control of your routers, switches, and other devices from one central hub. You’ll master Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to automate configurations, check your network’s health, and keep everything compliant no more worrying about configuration drift!
Course Summary
Here’s what you’ll tackle:
- Set up your own development environment for Ansible network automation
- Write and debug Ansible Playbooks like a pro
- Gather and back up all your network configuration data
- Automate everyday tasks – think router/switch setup, VLANs, SNMP monitoring, and routing protocols
- Handle devices from multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Arista – you name it!)
- Keep everything organized with Git and automation controller
- Save time by reusing automation code through Roles, Collections, and validated content
Target Audience
This course is built for:
- Network administrators
- Network automation engineers
- Infrastructure automation engineers
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Deploying and Managing Policies for Multiple Clusters with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes
Deploy and manage policies in a multicluster environment by using RHACM governance.
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Impact on the Organization
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform makes network administration way more efficient and consistent – just like it does for system automation. Your teams can manage Linux, Windows, and network devices all with the same tools. No more juggling different systems! This really streamlines your operations and makes audits so much easier. If you’re an experienced network admin who’s new to Ansible, this course is perfect for you.
Impact on the Individual
You’ll learn how to write and run Ansible Playbooks for routers, switches, and other network devices. Want to automate those repetitive network tasks? You’ve got it. Need to handle equipment from different vendors? Ansible’s got your back. By the end, you’ll be managing multi-vendor environments like a pro.