Linux+ Automation: Implement Configuration Management and IaC

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Linux+ Automation: Implement Configuration Management and IaC

In this lab, you’ll practice using Ansible as a configuration management system and Terraform to deploy systems. When you’re finished, you’ll have the skills needed to automate configuration consistency with Ansible, and deploy new systems using Terraform.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Oct 12, 2025

Duration

1h 45m

Challenge

Up and Running with Ansible

To start the lab, you will check that Ansible is installed, and verify the version number. With Ansible installed, you will create the configuration and inventory to manage your hosts.
Challenge

Use Ansible Ad-Hoc Commands

You will learn to use Ansible Ad-Hoc commands directly from the command line. These are great to use for configurations that do not need to be repeated.
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Use Ansible Playbooks

Configuration as Code, or as CaC, is a main feature of Ansible. You will learn to create repeatable configurations using Ansible Playbooks.
Challenge

Use Terraform to Deploy Docker Containers

To finish up the directed portion of this lab, you will use Terraform to deploy Docker containers using IaC, Infrastructure as Code. Using different techniques, you will learn to access the container.
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The Last Challenge

Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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