# Infrastructure as Code with Ansible

> Master Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible to automate network configuration, enforce security baselines, and manage multi-vendor environments at scale.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/rooms/infrastructure-as-code-with-ansible
Last updated: 2026-09-05

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| Level | Advanced |
| Category | Networking |
| Lessons | 5 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 200 |

This module dives deep into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible, the industry-standard automation engine for network and systems management. You will learn to write declarative Ansible Playbooks, manage dynamic inventories, utilize Ansible Vault for secure credential management, and leverage Jinja2 templating for dynamic configuration generation. From a cybersecurity perspective, IaC eliminates manual configuration drift, ensures immutable security baselines, and enables rapid, auditable remediation across the entire enterprise. You will discover how defenders use Ansible to enforce Zero Trust policies, automate compliance checks, and integrate network automation into CI/CD pipelines, while understanding how attackers might exploit misconfigured playbooks or exposed vaults.

## Lessons

1. What Is Infrastructure as Code and Why Does It Matter (30 min)
2. Ansible Playbook Structure (30 min)
3. Network Modules in Ansible (30 min)
4. Idempotency in Network Automation (30 min)
5. Guided Lab: Deploying VLAN Configs with Ansible (30 min)

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