Windows Automation with Ansible

Managing Windows servers manually can lead to configuration drift, security vulnerabilities, and hours of repetitive administration. This text-based course teaches you how to streamline your operations by automating Windows Server tasks using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. You will learn how to write playbooks that manage Windows services, software installations, and system configurations efficiently without manual intervention. By the end of this course, you will be able to write structured, reusable Ansible playbooks specifically tailored for Windows environments, enabling you to manage infrastructure at scale. What you will learn: Understand the core architecture of Ansible and how it communicates with Windows systems using WinRM and SSH; Configure Ansible control nodes to securely authenticate and connect to Windows hosts; Automate common administrative tasks including user management, registry edits, and service control; Deploy and update software packages automatically on Windows Server; Implement modern security practices, including the secure handling of credentials using Ansible Vault; Structure your automation code using reusable roles and collection patterns. The course begins with foundational concepts, establishing essential terminology and setup procedures, before progressing to practical automation scenarios and playbooks. This course is designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who are new to automating Windows with Ansible. No prior automation experience is required, though a basic familiarity with Windows Server administration is helpful. Start reading today to transform your Windows administration workflows through modern automation.