Mastering Ansible Automation - Network Engineers
Mastering Ansible Automation - Network Engineers equips network administrators and automation engineers with skills to automate configuration, compliance, and change management across multi-vendor environments. With over 80% of large enterprises adopting network automation, this Open Source course solves critical inefficiencies in manual network operations through hands-on Ansible playbooks, inventory management, and controller integration.
Prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation exam with Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and 30-day lab access. Gain expertise in cross-vendor automation to drive faster incident response, reduce configuration drift, and advance toward roles like Automation Engineer or Network Architect.
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Course Overview
Mastering Ansible Automation - Network Engineers by Open Source is a comprehensive training program designed for network professionals seeking to automate complex network infrastructures using Ansible, the leading open-source automation engine. This course prepares candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation Exam (EX457), a key credential for validating skills in modern network automation. Targeted at network engineers, network administrators, and NetDevOps engineers, it equips learners with the ability to manage multi-vendor environments efficiently. With 78% of enterprises adopting Ansible for infrastructure automation according to Red Hat’s 2023 State of Enterprise Automation report, this course delivers highly marketable skills aligned with real-world industry demands.
The curriculum covers core technologies including Ansible Core, Ansible Collections (`cisco.ios`, `junipernetworks.junos`, `arista.eos`), Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Git for version control, NetBox as a source of truth, and REST API integration for device management. Students engage in hands-on labs using a cloud-based lab environment provisioned via AWS, where they build end-to-end automation workflows such as creating dynamic inventories from NetBox, deploying configuration templates via Jinja2, and executing zero-downtime rolling updates across Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, and Arista EOS devices. A key project involves constructing a full automation pipeline in AAP that includes job templates, role-based access control (RBAC), and approval gates to simulate enterprise change management processes.
By completing Mastering Ansible Automation - Network Engineers, participants are fully prepared for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation certification, widely recognized across industries for its rigorous performance-based evaluation. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 20%, with roles like Automation Engineer and Network Architect commanding median salaries over $120,000 in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and access to official Ansible courseware, ensuring consistent scheduling and authentic content. Graduates emerge ready to lead automation initiatives, reduce operational errors, and drive digital transformation in global network environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts including SSH, VLANs, and static and dynamic routing
- Proficiency in Cisco CLI configuration for routers and switches
- Foundational understanding of Python for Ansible troubleshooting and script execution
- Competency in Linux file system navigation, file editing, and command line operations
- Experience with network simulation tools such as GNS3 or EVE-NG
- Understanding of REST API operations including GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE
- Ability to configure and manage SSH key-based authentication for the Mastering Ansible Automation - Network Engineers course by Open Source
Certification Exam
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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)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Mastering Ansible Automation - Network Engineers certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Mastering Ansible Automation - Network Engineers certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Network Automation Engineer
- Ansible Network Specialist
- Network DevOps Engineer
- Infrastructure Automation Engineer
- Senior Network Engineer
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