AWSで学ぶ! AnsibleによるInfrastructure as Code入門

Learn Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible on AWS: Hands-on Training

This comprehensive course provides a practical introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Ansible, empowering you to automate infrastructure management on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Whether you're a beginner or looking to solidify your skills, this course delivers hands-on experience to master essential IaC concepts.

What you'll learn:

• Understand IaC Fundamentals: Grasp the core principles of Infrastructure as Code, its benefits, and how Ansible stands out among IaC tools. Learn how to move from manual infrastructure setup to automated, code-driven deployments.
• Master Ansible Basics: Delve into the fundamental components of Ansible, including:
  • Inventories: Organize your infrastructure resources.
  • Playbooks: Define your infrastructure configurations.
  • Modules: Leverage pre-built components for various tasks.
  • Roles: Structure your playbooks for reusability and maintainability.
  • Output Management: Understand how to interpret Ansible's results.
• AWS Service Integration: Gain practical experience using Amazon EC2 to build and manage web and database servers with Ansible.
• Troubleshooting & Best Practices: Develop skills in identifying and resolving common issues in Ansible, including idempotency, YAML syntax, and module usage.
• Real-World Application: Build the confidence to apply your knowledge to real-world infrastructure automation tasks.

Course Content:

Course Overview:

• Course Introduction & Self-Introduction
• Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes
• What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
• Benefits of IaC: Automating Infrastructure
• IaC Tools Overview: A Comparison
• IaC Hands-on (Theory):
  • Ansible Architecture: Understanding how Ansible works.
  • Ansible Fundamentals:
    • Inventories: Managing your infrastructure hosts.
    • Playbooks: Defining automation workflows.
    • Modules: Utilizing pre-built Ansible components.
    • Roles: Structuring playbooks for reusability.
    • Output Management: Interpreting Ansible execution results.
• AWS Services & Tools Introduction: Overview of relevant AWS resources.

IaC Hands-on (Practical): This section features a series of practical exercises using AWS EC2 and Ansible. Each exercise builds upon the previous one, guiding you through the process of automating infrastructure deployment.

• Hands-on Preparation:
  • EC2 Instance Creation: Setting up your AWS environment.
  • Ansible Installation: Installing Ansible on your local machine.
  • Connectivity Verification: Ensuring communication between your machine and EC2.
  • VSCode Environment Setup: Configuring your code editor for Ansible development.
• Hands-on Exercises:
  • Inventory Management: Working with host files and the command and service modules.
  • File Manipulation: Creating, copying, and modifying files using the file and copy modules.
  • Variable Management: Using variables within playbooks (defined within the playbook and external files).
  • Register Variables: Capturing output from tasks.
  • Scripting: Executing custom scripts using the script module.
  • Debugging: Utilizing the debug module for troubleshooting.
  • Line Editing: Modifying files line by line using the lineinfile module.
  • Shell Execution: Running shell commands using the shell module.
  • URL Retrieval: Downloading content from URLs using the get_url module.
  • Template Rendering: Creating files from templates using the template module.
  • User Management: Creating, modifying, and deleting users using the user module.
  • System Management: Rebooting servers using the reboot module.
  • Custom Modules: Developing and using custom Ansible modules.
  • Role Implementation: Creating and utilizing Ansible roles for structured deployments.
• Additional Topics:
  • EIP Allocation: Understanding and configuring Elastic IP addresses.
  • AWS Environment Cleanup: Deleting resources to avoid unnecessary costs.

Bonus Lectures:

• Q&A Session (2023/5/8)
• Updates to AWS environment setup instructions (2023/