IT Automation with Ansible - Basic Level

Topic 1 Introduction

• Introduction
• Configuration Management & Orchestration

Topic 2 Setting up Ansible

• Install and setting up Ansible
• Environment assumption and setup

Topic 3 YAML

• Introduction to YAML
• Ansible YAML formatting

Topic 4 Ansible Foundation

• Ansible inventory
• Host Selection
• Tasks
• Plays
• Playbook execution

Topic 5 Ansible Playbook and Basic Modules

• Ansible Playbook
• Ansible Modules
• apt
• become
• with_items or loops
• service
• conditionals using when
• copy
• pip

Prerequisite:

Software Requirement:

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Network Engineer
• IT Automation Engineer

Reza Adinehnia: Reza Adinehnia is an experienced Network Security Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in IT industry. He is skilled in Data mining, VMware ESX, Database Security, C, PHP, Computer networks and security. He possesses a strong information technology background with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Computer Security from Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Saeed: Saeed has Master qualification in Information Security and Bachelor degree in Software Engineer. He has more than 16 years of engagement in Information Technology in various IT disciplinary, such as database, designing, programming, networking and system administrating. To name a few of his working experience: IT Lecturer, Network Engineer, System Administrator, Project Manager, IT Director etc. He is a publisher of several scientific articles. He holds the following certification:

1. CCNP and CCNA in Routing and Switching
2. MCSE: Cloud and Infrastructure
3. MCSA: Windows Server 2012

His current training focus is in:

1. Programming: C#, Java, Python, ASP.Net, Android and iOS
2. Networking: CCNA and CCNP R&S

His current career focus is in:

1. Software Define Network
2. Internet of Things: Smart City, Smart Home and Environmental Sensors

Mohd Hafiz Ramly: Mohd Hafiz Ramly is a seasoned Information Technology (IT) System Administrator who is very passionate about technology and new ideas, especially when it comes to cloud computing. A lot of his research and time is spent focused on cloud computing automation, DevOps and as well to data and information security. His interests are very specific in terms of making the old fashioned IT way more easy to manage, smart and effective by focusing more towards automation, infrastructure as code and documentation, simply following the DevOps style.