Red Hat RHCE 8 (EX294) Cert Guide

Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Author
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Technical Reviewers
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
Introduction
	Goals and Methods
	Other Resources
	Who Should Read This Book?
	How This Book Is Organized
	How to Use This Book
	Other Features
	Book Organization, Chapters, and Appendixes
	Where Are the Companion Content Files?
Part I: Introduction to Ansible
	Chapter 1. Understanding Configuration Management
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Understanding Automation
		Understanding Ansible Essential Components
		Understanding Ansible Use Cases
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
	Chapter 2. Installing Ansible
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Understanding an Ansible Environment
		Understanding Controller Host Requirements
		Understanding Installation Methods
		Configuring Managed Hosts
		Configuring the Ansible User
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 2-1
	Chapter 3. Setting Up an Ansible Managed Environment
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Understanding Projects
		Configuring Static Inventory
		Working with Dynamic Inventory
		Managing Settings in ansible.cfg
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 3-1
	Chapter 4. Using Ad Hoc Commands
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Understanding Ad Hoc Commands
		Working with Modules
		Consulting Module Documentation
		Running Ad Hoc Commands from Shell Scripts
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 4-1
	Chapter 5. Getting Started with Playbooks
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Exploring Your First Playbook
		Working with YAML
		Managing Multiplay Playbooks
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 5-1
	Chapter 6. Working with Variables and Facts
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Understanding the Use of Variables in Ansible Playbooks
		Working with Ansible Facts
		Working with Variables
		Using Vault to Manage Sensitive Values
		Capturing Command Output Using register
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 6-1
		Lab 6-2
Part II: Common Ansible Management Tasks
	Chapter 7. Using Task Control
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Using Loops and Items
		Using when to Run Tasks Conditionally
		Using Handlers
		Dealing with Failures
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 7-1
	Chapter 8. Deploying Files
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Using Modules to Manipulate Files
		Managing SELinux Properties
		Using Jinja2 Templates
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Exercise Answers
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 8-1: Generate an /etc/hosts File
		Lab 8-2: Manage a vsftpd Service
	Chapter 9. Using Ansible Roles
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Using Ansible Roles
		Using Ansible Galaxy Roles
		Using RHEL System Roles
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 9-1
		Lab 9-2
	Chapter 10. Using Ansible in Large Environments
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Advanced Inventory Usage
		Optimizing Ansible Processing
		Including and Importing Files
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 10-1
	Chapter 11. Troubleshooting Ansible
		“Do I Know this Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Managing Ansible Errors and Logs
		Using Modules for Troubleshooting and Testing
		Using Tags
		Troubleshooting Common Scenarios
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 11-1
Part III: Managing Systems with Ansible
	Chapter 12. Managing Software with Ansible
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Using Modules to Manage Packages
		Using Modules to Manage Repositories and Subscriptions
		Implementing a Playbook to Manage Software
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 12-1
		Lab 12-2
	Chapter 13. Managing Users
		”Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Using Ansible Modules to Manage Users and Groups
		Managing SSH Connections
		Managing Encrypted Passwords
		Managing Users Advanced Scenario Exercise
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 13-1
	Chapter 14. Managing Processes and Tasks
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Managing Services
		Managing the Boot Process
		Managing the Boot Process and Services Advanced Exercise
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 14-1
	Chapter 15. Managing Storage
		“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
		Foundation Topics
		Discovering Storage-Related Facts
		Managing Partitions and LVM
		Configuring Storage Advanced Exercise
		Summary
		Exam Preparation Tasks
		Review All Key Topics
		Memory Tables
		Define Key Terms
		Review Questions
		End-of-Chapter Lab
		Lab 15-1
	Chapter 16. Final Preparation
		Generic Tips
Part IV: Practice Exams
	Practice Exam A
	Practice Exam B
	Practice Exam C
	Practice Exam D
Part V: Appendixes
	Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions
	Appendix B. Getting Started with Ansible Tower
	Appendix C. Red Hat RHCE 8 (EX294) Cert Guide Exam Updates
	Appendix D. Memory Tables
	Appendix E. Memory Tables Answer Key
	Appendix F. Study Planner [This content is currently in development.]
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