Complete Guidance : VMWare Automation Using Ansible Playbook

Unlock the power of VMware Automation with Ansible Playbooks! This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring VMware vSphere vCenter 6.7 Administrators and anyone looking to leverage Ansible for efficient infrastructure management. Whether you're new to vSphere vCenter or seeking to master Ansible automation, this course provides a clear, step-by-step path to success.

Dive into 11 sections and 45 lectures (5.5 hours total) packed with practical examples and easy-to-understand explanations. You'll follow along with video demonstrations, learning how to configure and manage key VMware components using Ansible playbooks. Download all Ansible playbook scripts from the provided GitHub repository to easily reproduce and practice your skills.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Understanding VMware Components: Gain a solid foundation in the core elements of a VMware vSphere environment.
• Installation & Setup: Learn to install Ansible playbooks and the pyvmomi module on popular operating systems including CentOS 7, Ubuntu 16.04, and macOS.
• Running Ansible Playbooks: Master the process of executing Ansible playbooks for automated management.
• Virtual Machine Management:
  • Deploying VMs: Automate the creation of new virtual machines.
  • Managing Multiple VMs: Efficiently handle large-scale VM deployments.
  • Power State Control: Automate starting, stopping, and restarting VMs.
  • VM Snapshots: Manage VM snapshots for backup and recovery.
  • Network Adapters: Configure and manage VM network adapters.
  • Affinity Rules: Implement VM affinity rules for optimal performance.
• ESXi Host Configuration:
  • Firewall Management: Configure ESXi Host firewall settings.
  • DNS & NTP: Automate ESXi Host DNS and NTP configuration.
  • Configuration Backup: Implement automated ESXi configuration backup.
  • SNMP Configuration: Manage ESXi Host SNMP settings.
• Advanced Management:
  • DRS VM/Host Group: Manage DRS VM/Host groups for high availability.
  • Distributed vSwitch: Configure and manage Distributed vSwitches.
  • ESXi User Management: Automate ESXi User creation and management.

By the end of this course, you'll possess the confidence and skills to effectively use Ansible playbooks to manage your VMware vCenter infrastructure, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.