DO457 - Network Automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Intermediate
The "Network Automation with Red Hat <a href="#topic13888"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13889"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13895"class='topicdatalink'>Ansible</a></a></a> Automation Platform" course is designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to automate network operations using <a href="#topic13888"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13889"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13895"class='topicdatalink'>Ansible</a></a></a>, a powerful IT automation tool. The course is structured to progressively build expertise, starting with Module 1 where participants install <a href="#topic13888"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13889"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13895"class='topicdatalink'>Ansible</a></a></a> and create inventories to manage hosts. As learners progress to Module 2, they execute ad-hoc commands and craft playbooks to automate tasks.<br><br>In Module 3, the course delves into making playbooks dynamic with loops and conditions. Module 4 emphasizes security and administration, teaching how to use <a href="#topic13888"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13889"class='topicdatalink'><a href="#topic13895"class='topicdatalink'>Ansible</a></a></a> Vault and manage inventories effectively. Module 5 focuses on automating simple network operations, <a href="#topic13898"class='topicdatalink'>Gathering network data</a>, and configuring devices. Finally, Module 6 challenges participants with complex operations, addressing real-world network automation ansible scenarios and <a href="#topic13901"class='topicdatalink'>MACD (Moves, Adds, Changes, Deletions) challenges</a>.<br><br>By the end of the course, participants aiming for ansible red hat certification will have a solid foundation in automating network tasks, making their IT processes more efficient and reliable.
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Course Overview
DO457 - Network Automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is designed for network administrators, network automation engineers, and infrastructure automation engineers seeking to streamline the management of complex network environments. This Red Hat course prepares candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation exam (EX457) and equips professionals with the skills to automate configuration, compliance, and operational tasks across multi-vendor network infrastructures. With 78% of enterprises adopting automation tools like Ansible to reduce manual errors and improve network reliability, this training addresses a critical industry demand for scalable, consistent network management solutions.
Students engage with core technologies including Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.3, Ansible Playbooks, Ansible Content Collections, automation controller, Git for version control, and platform-independent modules from ansible.netcommon. Through hands-on labs in a dedicated lab environment, learners build and execute automation workflows that gather device facts, manage configuration drift, and perform compliance checks. A key project involves creating Jinja2-based templates to automate the configuration of routers and switches from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Arista, ensuring cross-platform consistency and operational efficiency.
This course directly prepares participants for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation (EX457) credential, a respected industry certification that validates expertise in modern network automation. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 15%, reflecting high market demand for automation skills. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with its Guaranteed-to-Run model and 1-on-1 training options, ensuring access to official courseware and expert instructors. Completing DO457 positions learners to lead automation initiatives and advance into senior network engineering or DevOps roles.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Basic Linux System Administration Skills: Familiarity with Linux command line operations, editing files with a text editor, and understanding the concepts of Linux system administration.
- Understanding of Network Fundamentals: Knowledge of how TCP/IP networking works, understanding of basic network concepts such as IP addressing, subnets, and routing.
- Familiarity with Command Line Interface (CLI) on Network Devices: Experience with the CLI on networking devices such as routers and switches, which will help in understanding the configuration tasks automated by Ansible.
- Basic Programming or Scripting Skills: While not mandatory, having some experience with simple programming or scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) can be beneficial.
- Foundation of DevOps Concepts: Awareness of DevOps principles and practices could be useful, though not strictly necessary.
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering DO457 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
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Day 2– Executing DO457 Ansible Playbooks for Networks
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Day 3– Optimizing Variables in DO457 Red Hat Training
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Day 4– Advanced Task Control for DO457 Automation
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Day 5– Scaling DO457 Playbooks with Red Hat Roles
What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of DO457 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DO457 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Network Automation Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Automation Specialist
- DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Network Architect
- Infrastructure Automation Engineer
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