{"id":73288,"date":"2019-12-01T08:35:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T08:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=73288"},"modified":"2021-02-01T08:59:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T08:59:10","slug":"red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/ansible-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ansible<\/a> is one of the prominent advancements in the IT automation landscape, and so the demand for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ansible certification<\/a> is increasing. Many IT professionals have to cope with the consistent rise in demands for digital transformation. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">At such a time, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redhat.com\/en\/services\/certification\/rhcs-ansible-automation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation certification<\/a> can be the ideal career tool. Nowadays, organizations do not rely on buying software and tend to develop their apps for maintaining a competitive advantage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><em>According to Gartner, running a business on the digital front deals basically with software<\/em>. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Therefore, software delivery should be one of the foremost and improved competencies of an enterprise to sustain competitive advantage. Ansible is one of the contemporary automation tools that has provided simpler and hassle-free management of systems and applications. Now, you don\u2019t need any management vendors or scripting solutions for managing software stacks on servers.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Enroll now for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/ansible-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ansible basics online course<\/a> to clear your basic concepts and get ready for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation exam.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Ansible can help you deal with multi-tier applications across different cloud platforms. As a result, the demand for certified Ansible professionals is increasing with every passing day. The following discussion focuses on one of the important certifications for Ansible, the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The discussion would cover important information related to the exam, prerequisites for the exam, and the target audience. Furthermore, the discussion would also focus on the objectives of the certification exam. Most important of all, the discussion would highlight steps for Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation exam preparation. So, without any further ado, let\u2019s start!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/#Red_Hat_Certified_Specialist_in_Ansible_Automation_Certification\" >Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Certification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/#The_Suitable_Audience_for_the_Exam\" >The Suitable Audience for the Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/#Examination_Pattern_and_Format\" >Examination Pattern and Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/#Exam_Objectives\" >Exam Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/#Preparation_Guide_for_Red_Hat_Certified_Specialist_in_Ansible_Automation_Exam\" >Preparation Guide for Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/red-hat-certified-specialist-in-ansible-automation-exam-preparation\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Hat_Certified_Specialist_in_Ansible_Automation_Certification\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The first aspect of this discussion on the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation certificate exam includes basic information. The basic information should involve an overview of what the exam is actually. The certificate is suitable for IT professionals that can demonstrate skills, abilities, and knowledge for using Ansible. The individuals should show abilities for automation of system management and deploying them in an enterprise environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Any candidate preparing for this certification exam should understand the importance of complying with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/ansible-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ansible best practices<\/a>. Furthermore, the certification is an ideal instrument for showing your skills in Ansible automation for different functionalities. Most important of all, it would also allow efficient scaling of infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Now:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/chef-vs-puppet-vs-ansible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chef vs Puppet<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Suitable_Audience_for_the_Exam\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">The Suitable Audience for the Exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, the next important concern in this discussion on Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible automation is the audience. You should know exactly whether the exam is right for you or not. So, is this certification right for everyone? Not! You should go for this certification only if you fulfill certain roles. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">System administrators with aspirations to manage multiple systems can opt for this certification. Furthermore, a system administrator working in DevOps environments and with a desire for automating a large share of your daily workload are ideal candidates. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Not only system administrators, but developers could also try out this certification for promising career benefits. Developers with foundation-level experience in systems administration and desire for incorporating automation in the development process can choose this certification. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Most important of all, if you are already a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and you want to earn another certification, then you can go for this certification. Recommendations suggest that RHCE professionals interested in achieving a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certificate can apply for this certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/ansible-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Ansible<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examination_Pattern_and_Format\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Examination Pattern and Format<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The next highlight for Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible automation exam preparation refers to information about the exam format. The exam depends on performance-based evaluation of the candidate\u2019s ability to use Ansible. Candidates will find questions citing real scenarios involving the use of Ansible for automating application deployment and system configuration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">In a way, the certification exam helps in evaluating the capabilities of candidates for addressing tasks like in real jobs. The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible automation exam would test candidates based on specific objective criteria. For instance, we can have to develop Ansible playbooks for system configuration by specific roles. You can also be asked to apply playbooks to different systems for implementing specific roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Furthermore, you can also find questions asking to showcase your skills in running Ansible playbooks and configuring Ansible environments. The total duration for the certification exam is four hours. Candidates can appear for the exam in three different formats, such as classroom exams, on-site exams, and individual exams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out the table below for exam information:<\/p>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Exam Information<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Exam Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation certification exam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Exam Code<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">EX407<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Exam Duration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">4 Hours\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Exam Format<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hands-on practical assignments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Number of Tasks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">10 to 15 performance-based tasks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Exam Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">$400 (Plus taxes)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Platform<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Red Hat\u00ae Enterprise Linux\u00ae 7.5 and Ansible 2.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The official registration fee for the certification exam is not clear. However, the candidate could access the official contact information on the certification page to find out the registration fee. Most important of all, the official certification page on Red Hat is an ideal source for clearing any doubts related to exam information. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Candidates should also note information about scores of the Red Hat Certified Specialist in the Ansible automation certification exam. Officially, the score for the exams publishes exclusively on Red Hat Certification Central. Candidates cannot get results directly from examiners or training partners. Generally, you can find the scores within 3 US business days after the exam. Furthermore, the exam results are shown as total scores without any details on performance in specific areas of the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Objectives\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Exam Objectives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The most prominent highlight in the preparation guide for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible exam is the exam objectives. The exam objectives we present in this discussion denote the task areas that you will find in the exam. Red Hat has all the rights for adding, modifying or excluding any exam objectives. In case of any changes, Red Hat would make them public in advance. The exam objectives for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible automation exam are as follows. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ol1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Understanding the core components of Ansible like inventories, variables, playbooks, modules, facts, plays, and configuration files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Running ad-hoc Ansible commands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Use of static and dynamic inventories for defining groups of hosts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Creation of Ansible plays and playbooks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Creation and use of templates for the creation of customized configuration files for hosts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Working with Ansible variables and facts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Creating and working with roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Management of parallelism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Utilizing Ansible Vault in playbooks for safeguarding sensitive data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Configuration of external authentication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">All these exam objectives are an inevitable part of any Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible automation study guide. You can find the further expansion of the domain about the creation of Ansible plays and playbooks. Under the exam objective of creating ansible plays and playbooks, you will learn the following topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ol1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Understanding approaches for working with commonly used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/ansible-modules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ansible modules<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Using variables for retrieving results of running commands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Using conditionals for controlling the execution of plays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Configuration of error handling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Creation of playbooks for configuring systems for a particular state.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Candidates should also focus on another important component in the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible automation study guide. The exam objective of using Ansible Vault in playbooks includes the following topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ol1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Installation of Ansible Tower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Use of Ansible Tower for system management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Configuration of role-based access controls (RBAC).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p>Ansible is one of the top DevOps tools. If you want to know about other best DevOps tools, check out our previous article &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-devops-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top DevOps Tools List<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Guide_for_Red_Hat_Certified_Specialist_in_Ansible_Automation_Exam\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Preparation Guide for Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The most important part of our discussion on the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation exam is the preparation guide. The preparation guide would focus on essential steps that can help candidates prepare effectively for the final exam. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Go for Red Hat Recommended Courses<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The foremost recommendation to prepare for the Ansible Automation specialist certification exam is the official Red Hat training course. You can find the training course \u201cAutomation with Ansible\u201d with the code name DO407. The exam is ideal for Linux system administrators and developers who need automation of provisioning, application deployment, and orchestration. The DO407 course is the standard training course in preparation guide for Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible exam. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Enroll for Online Training Courses<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The next step in your preparation could involve online courses by online training providers. These certification training providers have the reputation of helping many candidates achieve certifications. The elaborate discussion on the course content, as well as the relevance of the online course with exam objectives, is commendable. Also, you can get the advantage of learning from subject matter experts and certified professionals on these platforms. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t Forget to Take Practice Tests and Flashcards<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The most crucial part of your preparation should be practice tests and flashcards. Both of these can help you improve your confidence to appear for the real examination. Also, you can avail of the benefit of solving questions that can improve your knowledge of Ansible. However, the best advantage of practice tests is the understanding of your strengths and weaknesses in the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Participate in Discussion Forums and Study Groups<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Finally, candidates should also become team players and involve completely in discussion forums and study groups. The Ansible community is also a great place to learn new things and clear your doubts at the same time. The practice of community learning could contribute essentially to a rise in your confidence. Most important of all, having the whole community supporting you is a definite improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Preparing for an Ansible interview? Go through these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/ansible-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top Ansible Interview Questions<\/a> and make yourself fully ready to crack the interview.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Final Words<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The most important element in your preparations for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation is your dedication. There are no specific prerequisites for attending this certification, and this makes the exam a lot more interesting. You should also note that the exam objectives will continue to change since Ansible is an opensource tool. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, constant involvement with the Ansible community is a mandatory prerequisite for every candidate. The future direction of candidates should involve a comprehensive plan and someone to hold them accountable for it. Finally, you need to keep in mind that it is just an examination and you don\u2019t need to stress too much about it. Start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/ansible-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ansible basics online course<\/a>, prepare well and pass the exam with flying colors!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ansible is one of the prominent advancements in the IT automation landscape, and so the demand for an Ansible certification is increasing. Many IT professionals have to cope with the consistent rise in demands for digital transformation. At such a time, the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation certification can be the ideal career tool. Nowadays, organizations do not rely on buying software and tend to develop their apps for maintaining a competitive advantage. According to Gartner, running a business on the digital front deals basically with software. 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