Unlock the Power of Network Automation with Ansible® Automation Platform!

Join us for a one-day, hands-on Ansible Networking workshop and Red Hat® User Group (RHUG) event dedicated to mastering routers and switches using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. During the immersive workshop experience, attendees will be equipped with essential skills to pull facts from devices, build templated network configurations, and apply these concepts at scale through Ansible's automation controller. During the RHUG, attendees will  further explore automating certificate management with Ansible. We will expand on how Ansible, a popular automation tool, can streamline certificate issuance, renewal, and deployment across complex environments.

Workshop Highlights:

• Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical exercises to gain real-world experience in managing routers and switches efficiently.

• Focus on Cisco Routers: Explore network automation tailored for Cisco routers, offering insights into best practices and effective configurations.

• Scaling Operations: Learn how to apply automation concepts at scale, streamlining your network management processes.

• Controller Exploration: Dive deep into Ansible's automation controller, exploring job templates, surveys, access controls, and more.

RHUG Overview:
Red Hat User Group (RHUG) events offer a unique opportunity for Red Hat technology users to gather and explore solutions to IT challenges with subject matter experts and peers. Further your understanding of Red Hat Ansible with your local Red Hat User Group (RHUG) community and Red Hat expert, Brian Addicks. In an era of growing cybersecurity needs, effective certificate management is crucial for protecting IT infrastructure. During this portion of the event, attendees will learn how to leverage Ansible to keep your infrastructure secure, compliant, and resilient without adding extra administrative burden. Attendees will dive into real-world scenarios, best practices for minimizing manual efforts, and demonstrations of how automated certificate management enhances security and scalability.

Who is the workshop best for?
This workshop is an introductory course for those new to Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform network automation and writing Ansible Playbooks. This workshop covers common network scenarios and topics best suited for network engineers or those interested in network automation.

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