This book teaches you how to use the Ansible open-source IT automation tool to automate your VMware infrastructure, covering best practices and real-life usage. You'll set up the Ansible Controller, automate VM creation, manage shutdown and power-off, take snapshots, add hard disks, and gather information for data centers, clusters, host systems, and virtual machines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 183 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2022
Publisher: APress

Learn to Use the Ansible Open-Source IT Automation Tool to Automate Your VMware Infrastructure

This comprehensive book is designed to help you leverage the power of Ansible, an open-source IT automation tool, to streamline and automate your VMware infrastructure. Packed with valuable insights and best practices, it covers a wide range of topics, from foundational concepts to advanced usage scenarios.

In this book, you will delve into the world of Ansible automation, covering essential concepts such as installing Ansible, writing and executing Ansible Playbooks, and troubleshooting common error messages. You will learn how to automate various tasks within your VMware environment, including creating virtual machines, managing storage, configuring networks, and more.

Each chapter is focused on a specific use case for the modern VMware infrastructure, providing clear explanations and practical examples. You will explore real-life scenarios and hands-on exercises to reinforce your understanding and apply the knowledge gained.

Whether you are a VMware administrator, DevOps professional, or infrastructure-as-code enthusiast, this book will empower you to automate your VMware infrastructure efficiently and effectively. By the end of this book, you will have a solid foundation in Ansible automation and be well-equipped to maintain a VMware infrastructure with ease.

So, why wait? Start your journey towards VMware automation today with this essential guide!

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484288788
Edition number: 1st ed.