Managing Windows infrastructure traditionally demands significant manual effort and meticulous attention to detail. In this course, Ansible on Windows Fundamentals, you’ll harness the power of Ansible, a leading automation tool, to transform the way you handle Windows systems. First, you’ll delve into the core principles of Ansible, understanding its agentless communication and inventory management. Next, you’ll explore how to design efficient playbooks tailored for both Windows and Linux nodes, incorporating advanced techniques and role management. Lastly, you’ll discover Ansible Galaxy, creating custom modules and establishing advanced connection configurations. By the end of this course, you’ll possess the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to automate, manage, and optimize your Windows infrastructure with unparalleled efficiency using Ansible.
Author Name: Tim Warner
Author Description:
Timothy Warner is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Cloud and Datacenter Management who is based in Nashville, TN. His professional specialties include Microsoft Azure, cross-platform PowerShell, and all things Windows Server-related. You can reach Tim via Twitter (@TechTrainerTim), LinkedIn or his blog, AzureDepot.com.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Introducing Ansible on Windows
  30mins
• Managing Inventory and Basic Administration
  32mins
• Authoring Ansible Playbooks
  34mins
• Applying Advanced Playbook Techniques
  22mins
• Extending Ansible with Galaxy and Custom Modules
  14mins
• Configuring Ansible Networking
  15mins