This intermediate learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of ansible configuration and automation through video explanations and independent practice.
About this course
Learn ansible configuration and automation with free video lessons from Simplilearn. Ansible concepts, Linux installation, configuration automation and comparisons with other automation tools. Study at your own pace in the WikiFree classroom.
Course at a glance
| Provider | Simplilearn |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Simplilearn |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Intermediate · WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 6 |
| Video duration | 1h 44m · additional practice time is recommended |
| Format | Self-paced video learning |
| Details checked | 11 October 2026 |
What you’ll learn
- Explore ansible concepts, Linux installation, configuration automation and comparisons with other automation tools.
- Follow the selected explanations of Playbooks, Configuration and Linux Setup.
- Connect concepts to lessons such as Ansible Installation On Linux — Ansible Installation And Configuration On CentOS 7.
- Practise independently: Write the outline of a playbook that configures the same setting on two machines.
Skills you’ll gain
- Playbooks
- Configuration
- Linux Setup
Course Overview
Ansible concepts, Linux installation, configuration automation and comparisons with other automation tools. The classroom brings together 6 selected learning videos from Simplilearn’s public YouTube course playlist. You can follow the sequence or use the lesson search to revisit a particular subject.
The selected curriculum includes the following lesson examples:
- What Is Ansible? — How Ansible Works? — Ansible Playbook Tutorial For Beginners — DevOps
- Ansible Installation On Linux — Ansible Installation And Configuration On CentOS 7
- Ansible Tutorial For Beginners — What Is Ansible And How It Works? — Ansible Tutorial
- Chef vs Puppet vs Ansible vs Saltstack — Configuration Management Tools — DevOps Tools
- Ansible Tutorial For Beginners — What Is Ansible — DevOps Tools — DevOps Tutorial
Each course retains its relevant lessons, including videos also used in another course. Numbered series follow their original lesson or part order. Only reviewed advertisements, unrelated items and identical repeated playlist entries are excluded. Source recordings may have been made at different times.
Who is this for?
This intermediate learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of ansible configuration and automation through video explanations and independent practice.
Basic Linux administration and command-line skills are recommended.
Put the lessons into practice
Write the outline of a playbook that configures the same setting on two machines.
This is an optional WikiFree practice suggestion, not a graded assignment supplied by Simplilearn. Pause the videos when a concept is unfamiliar, keep notes and repeat a small example before moving on.
Certificate / Assessment
The public YouTube lessons are free to watch. This listing does not include a Simplilearn certificate, an accredited qualification, a provider-marked examination or instructor feedback. Separate Simplilearn programs can have their own enrollment and certificate requirements.
Mark complete is a personal progress tracker. It does not assess your answers or verify that you have mastered the lesson.
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Intermediate
Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Simplilearn Course: Ansible Configuration and Automation | Intermediate | Playbooks · Configuration · Linux Setup | 1h 44m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Simplilearn Course: Chef Configuration Management Fundamentals | Intermediate | Configuration · Installation · Infrastructure Automation | 1h 14m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Cloud Automation Course: Configuration and Puppet | Intermediate | Configuration management · Cloud instances · Puppet | 3h 17m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Simplilearn Course: Jenkins and Continuous Integration Pipelines | Intermediate | Build Automation · Pipelines · Continuous Integration | 6h 5m of video; practice time is additional |
Frequently asked questions
Is this Simplilearn course free?
Yes. The selected public YouTube videos can be watched for free. Any software, cloud service, hardware or separate certification mentioned in the videos has its own access conditions.
What should I know before starting?
Basic Linux administration and command-line skills are recommended.
How long does the course take?
The selected videos total 1h 44m. Your study time can be longer because of notes, repeated examples and independent practice.
Does watching the videos give me a certificate?
No certificate is included with this WikiFree YouTube listing. Watching videos or marking them complete does not earn a Simplilearn qualification.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Use the responsive video player and lesson list on a phone, tablet or computer. Programming, software and hardware exercises may be easier on an appropriate computer or device.
Are all demonstrations current?
The playlist includes recordings made at different times. Software interfaces, services and exam requirements can change; check the current official documentation when reproducing a demonstration.
Source: Simplilearn’s official YouTube course playlist.
Provider: Simplilearn. Videos play from the Simplilearn channel on YouTube.
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