OpenShift Virtualization Automation with Ansible

Managing virtualized workloads alongside containerized applications can introduce operational complexity. This written course guides you through automating and managing OpenShift Virtualization using Ansible, helping you bridge the gap between traditional infrastructure and modern cloud-native environments. You will start with the core concepts of Kubernetes-based virtualization and Ansible automation, building a solid foundation before moving on to practical configurations. By reading through structured explanations and analyzing real-world configuration examples, you will learn how to provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines at scale. You will also explore modern DevOps practices, including GitOps-aligned automation workflows and secure credential management, to ensure your deployments are robust and maintainable. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of OpenShift Virtualization and how it integrates with Kubernetes - Deploy and configure the Ansible Automation Platform within containerized environments - Automate the provisioning, migration, and lifecycle management of virtual machines - Configure persistent storage, networking, and high availability for virtualized workloads - Implement declarative automation workflows using GitOps principles and Ansible playbooks - Manage secure credentials, variables, and inventories for automated clustering tasks The course begins with essential terminology and structural overviews of virtualization on container platforms, followed by step-by-step guides on writing playbooks, structuring automation roles, and executing deployment tasks. It is designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who want to modernize their virtualization infrastructure. No prior experience with OpenShift Virtualization is required, though a basic understanding of Linux administration and command-line interfaces will help you get the most out of the material. Start reading today to master modern infrastructure automation.