Linux Talks - Ansible 101 (Automate Everything)

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​Topic: Ansible 101 - Automate Everything (From Homelab to Network Edge)
Speakers: Srikar KC Kadavakuti
Description:
Still SSHing into servers one by one? Managing configs by hand and hoping nothing drifts? There's a better way. This session introduces Ansible, Red Hat's open-source automation platform, to anyone who has ever managed more than one machine and felt the pain. Whether you're a developer tired of manual deployments, a network engineer drowning in device configs, or a Linux enthusiast running a homelab, Ansible is the tool that makes repetition disappear.

​We'll cover what Ansible is, how it works without agents or proprietary infrastructure, and why its agentless, YAML-based approach fits naturally into Linux environments. From there, we'll explore how the same principles scale from a three-node homelab to enterprise edge computing deployments.
No prior Ansible experience required. Familiarity with Linux and basic networking concepts will help you get the most out of this session.

​Outcomes: What You'll Walk Away With:

• ​A clear mental model of how Ansible works and where it fits in your stack

• ​Understanding of playbooks, inventory, and idempotency as practical concepts

• ​Awareness of how Ansible applies to edge computing, network automation, and infrastructure-as-code

• ​Enough context to decide whether Ansible belongs in your next project