Windows Automation with Ansible

Managing Windows systems manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. This text-based course teaches you how to streamline your operations by automating routine Windows Server tasks using Ansible. You will start with the core concepts of infrastructure as code and understand how to establish secure connections between your control node and Windows hosts. Through clear, written explanations and structured examples, you will learn to manage system configurations, install software, and maintain security baselines efficiently. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamentals of Ansible architecture and Windows communication protocols; Configure WinRM and OpenSSH for secure remote administration; Write clean Ansible playbooks to manage Windows services, registry keys, and local users; Automate software installation and package management on Windows Server; Implement modern DevOps practices including basic version control integration and configuration testing. This course begins with essential terminology and setup requirements before guiding you step-by-step through configuration management, system maintenance, and automation workflows. This course is designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who are new to Windows automation and want to build practical skills. Start your journey toward automated Windows administration today.