Efficient Automation with Ansible: A Practical Guide for DevOps Professionals
By Michael Knyazev, Gineesh Madapparambath, and Nicholas Wong
Introduction
In the fast-paced world of technology, automation has become an indispensable tool for streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering value to customers. To guide professionals through the intricacies of automation, Red Hat presents a comprehensive and practical guide titled "Efficient Automation with Ansible." Authored by experts in the field, including [Michael Knyazev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhailkniazev/), [Gineesh Madapparambath](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gineesh/), and [Nicholas Wong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-w/), this 48-page resource is a valuable asset for DevOps professionals, engineers, architects, product owners, and operations managers.
Overview of the Guide
The guide employs a case study as its foundation, providing real-world scenarios and practical insights to support a broad community of automation specialists. It offers a hands-on approach, allowing readers to apply the acquired knowledge immediately in their respective environments. The content is structured to simulate automation progression from the initial stages to the delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), making it accessible and applicable for a diverse audience.
Practical Implementation
The guide's style is deeply practical, with alternating sections that introduce corresponding practices and provide focused recommendations. These insights are complemented by a real-life "sample project" of automation, offering a step-by-step journey from inception to the MVP delivery. For those eager to delve deeper, a possible MVP implementation is available in a personal repository published under the MIT license on GitHub.
The guide's uniqueness lies in its ability to showcase how engineering, product, and agile practitioners can collaborate on automation projects in a structured manner. It emphasizes harmonious work ethics and highlights the value delivered to customers through collaborative efforts.
Key Contributors and Acknowledgments
The collaborative effort behind this guide is evident in the list of authors and contributors. In addition to [Michael Knyazev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhailkniazev/), [Gineesh Madapparambath](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gineesh/), and [Nicholas Wong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-w/), contributors such as [Donna Benjamin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnabenjamin/), [Jeremie Benazra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiebenazra/), [Denis Mikhalkin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-mikhalkin-6578a81/), [Frederick Son](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederick-son-4392ba30/), and Valentine Schwartz have played crucial roles. Special recognition is extended to [Luca Berton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaberton/) for thoughtful recommendations and [Sylvia A](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-a-092246b/) and [Oliver Senti