Configuration Management Training in Merida

Red Hat System Administration III centers on automating Linux system administration tasks through the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level Linux system administrators who want to automate routine administrative duties and prepare for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam based on RHEL 9.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Write and execute Ansible playbooks to automate Linux administration.
• Deploy and manage systems using Ansible roles, inventories, and variables.
• Control access, configure services, and automate security policies.
• Prepare for and take the EX294 RHCE certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on implementation in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
• Guided labs focused on automation tasks aligned with RHCE exam objectives.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course tailored to your automation or certification goals, please contact us to make arrangements.

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) serves as a robust solution for deploying, managing, and securing devices and applications throughout an enterprise.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to install, configure, and manage Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager to support modern enterprise desktop and application management.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring the infrastructure components of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Deploying operating systems, applications, and updates across various devices.
• Monitoring compliance and inventory through integrated tools and reports.
• Integrating MECM with Intune to facilitate co-management and modern device management.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Ansible Tower serves as the enterprise framework designed to manage and scale Ansible automation across complex IT environments.

This live, instructor-led training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to deploy, configure, and operate Ansible Tower as an integral part of their enterprise automation strategy.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible Tower for enterprise deployment.
• Manage users, teams, inventories, and credentials within Tower.
• Initiate and monitor playbooks using job templates and workflows.
• Secure and scale Ansible automation across various teams and departments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical application of Ansible Tower in enterprise-scale scenarios.
• Guided exercises focusing on the deployment, management, and security of Tower infrastructure.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session tailored to your organization’s automation infrastructure, please contact us to arrange.

Ansible Automation serves as a robust framework for managing IT automation, configuration management, and large-scale deployments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level DevOps professionals who want to design, develop, and maintain advanced Ansible automation assets, integrating them into broader IT operations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins.
• Construct complex playbooks utilizing Jinja2, filters, and conditional logic.
• Integrate Ansible with APIs and version control systems.
• Organize content effectively using Collections and Roles.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on practice with the Ansible Automation Platform in simulated enterprise scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on the development, integration, and testing of Ansible content.

Customization Options

• For customized training tailored to your specific Ansible use cases, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators seeking to learn about Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and use it to manage their infrastructures.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and its operational mechanisms.
• Understand and configure discovery methods.
• Configure MECM client policies.

Puppet is an open-source configuration management tool utilized to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management across servers and environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate system administrators who wish to leverage Puppet to automate system configuration within a Master-Client environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Puppet on master and client systems.
• Write and apply Puppet manifests to manage configuration.
• Create and reuse Puppet modules, templates, and classes.
• Implement conditional logic and ordering in Puppet manifests.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Course Objectives: Grasp the fundamental concepts of Ansible Master the installation and configuration of Ansible Examine the essential elements of Ansible: Playbooks, Modules, and Inventory Put automation practices into action using Ansible Run Ansible Playbooks to oversee and automate remote server operations

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers, developers, and project managers who wish to efficiently execute preprogrammed functions and administer software development workflows using the powerful RESTful API of Ansible AWX.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible AWX on their preferred software development environment.
• Understand the DevOps principles and concepts foundational to Ansible AWX.
• Utilize AWX's automation tools to enhance workflows and facilitate DevOps processes.
• Integrate AWX with external resources to leverage its features and collaborate with teams.

Managing Configuration with Ansible empowers system administrators with practical techniques for automating Linux and Unix infrastructure. Covers core principles of Ansible playbooks, roles, inventory management, and variable-driven configurations. Examines proven methods for YAML syntax, conditional logic, vault encryption, and rolling update strategies. Helps professionals standardize deployment workflows and eliminate configuration drift across complex server environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and SysOps administrators who wish to maximize the tools and features made available through the Ansible project for the advancement of organizational IT infrastructures and processes.

Simultaneously, they can utilize the opportunity to carry out complex Ansible implementations for large-scale applications while employing its open-sourced tower for optimized DevOps management and collaboration functions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible along with other open-source tools and resources.
• Establish a centralized system for DevOps management using Ansible project features.
• Operate automation tools and advanced resources of Ansible to achieve CI/CD approach.
• Execute better SysOps methods using Ansible's collaborative features for management of larger teams.
• Enhance DevOps tasks execution within the organization and optimize existing ones.
• Integrate Ansible with external platforms and leverage other Ansible tools for the organization's advantage.

This instructor-led live training, offered online or onsite, is designed for network and DevOps engineers who wish to use Ansible to manage network systems more efficiently through automation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start building and using network automation.
• Create Ansible playbooks for executing and automating tasks in multiple network systems.
• Use Python network automation scripts to manage and configure network devices.
• Manage network configuration changes dynamically using Jinja2 templates.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to product leads and senior managers who wish to understand the benefits and challenges of configuration management for their products and projects

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the need and requirements for configuration management.
• Identify the elements and terminology of configuration management.
• Apply the life cycle concepts and quality aspects of configuration management.
• Develop and implement configuration management plans and strategies.
• Deal with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and lean products and components.
• Use configuration identification and self-auditing approaches.
• Perform configuration verification and audit.
• Assess and improve configuration management processes.
• Use configuration management tools and technologies.
• Estimate and manage the costs involved in configuration management.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or on-site) is designed for system operators and administrators who want to use Foreman and Katello to manage and monitor their servers and infrastructure.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Foreman to automate system provisioning and configuration.
• Install Katello and implement its content management features to create, organize, and manage repositories.
• Track infrastructure changes using Foreman's reporting and monitoring capabilities.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators who wish to use Microsoft SCCM to manage their infrastructures.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use the Configuration Manager console for infrastructure management.
• Configure public key infrastructures to secure Microsoft SCCM.
• Perform advanced application deployment and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level developers and system administrators who wish to enhance their Puppet knowledge and expertise.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master advanced Puppet concepts and techniques.
• Efficiently manage configurations using Puppet.
• Implement best practices for module development.
• Decouple configuration from code using Hiera.
• Write custom facts and functions to extend Puppet's functionality.
• Effectively manage relationships in Puppet.
• Handle artifacts such as files, snippets, templates, and blobs.
• Apply testing best practices for Puppet modules.
• Utilize Puppet Bolt for orchestration.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is designed for system operators and administrators who want to leverage Satellite to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Red Hat Satellite to deploy software and servers.
• Utilize management tools to schedule tasks and execute remote commands.
• Conduct server maintenance to oversee system security, recoverability, and scalability.

This instructor-led, live training in Merida (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate system administrators and IT professionals who wish to effectively manage, optimize, and secure RHEL 8 environments using the latest tools and techniques.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure RHEL 8 for enterprise deployment.
• Leverage advanced tools such as App Streams, Stratis, and the Virtual Data Optimizer for efficient storage management.
• Implement secure networking through NFTables and Firewalld.
• Automate system administration tasks with Ansible, including the deployment and scaling of operations.
• Manage the container lifecycle and secure deployments in production environments.

SaltStack, or Salt, is an open-source, Python-based configuration management tool designed to automate the provisioning of hardware and software within IT environments. It is widely recognized as an orchestration tool in cloud and IT operational settings.

In this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will learn to deploy SaltStack while gaining hands-on practice in setting up, configuring, provisioning, optimizing, and troubleshooting a cluster of servers in a simulated cloud environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SaltStack
• Automate infrastructure-related administrative tasks
• Provision and manage new code and application packages
• Create reusable configuration templates
• Monitor systems using SaltStack
• Develop strategies to optimize infrastructure
• Troubleshoot SaltStack and environment issues

Audience

• System administrators
• DevOps engineers

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Notes

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Zammad is a contemporary, web-based, open-source customer support and helpdesk system. It consolidates tickets from various channels such as email, chat, phone, and social media into a unified queue, offering a self-hosted alternative to platforms like Zendesk, Freshdesk, and ServiceNow while ensuring customer data remains within your own infrastructure.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for intermediate support managers and system administrators looking to transition from cloud-based helpdesk platforms to a self-hosted, sovereign ticketing solution using Zammad.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install Zammad using packages or Docker alongside PostgreSQL.
• Configure channels for ticket ingestion, including email, chat, and API.
• Design workflows, escalation paths, and SLA timers.
• Establish role-based access controls, groups, and organizations.
• Integrate the system with a knowledge base, reporting tools, and webhooks.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.