Using Ansible Automation with EVE-NG

Ansible is used for various automation functions in modern networking. Within the CCNP Enterprise track, the exam blueprint tells us we need to have a cursory knowledge of tools like Ansible, with an understanding of the major capabilities. In other Cisco tracks such as DevNet or CCIE, we need to get much deeper into the inner workings of automation.
I’ve been using this in my own home lab with EVE-NG for some time. In this video I'll first explain some important characteristics and features of Ansible, and then we’ll take a practical look at this in a lab environment.
00:00 Intro
00:51 Ansible Overview
05:52 Connecting EVE-NG to the Internet
08:01 Installing Ansible
10:03 Lab Topology
10:29 Editing the Linux Hosts File
13:08 Configuring SSH on Routers
17:23 Ansible Hosts File
21:32 Ansible Playbook Format
28:19 Running a Playbook
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[@Prince_of_the_South]

Thank you Charles. I wish many instructors can mimic your style of teaching.

[@ger3535]

Thanks, Charles. You explain things very clearly.

[@staramod]

Precise instructions to get started with Ansible 👍
Thank you!

[@gregm.6945]

nice video, thanks Charles !

[@daveycrockett9447]

Great tutorial

[@Cisco-Instructor]

Hi Charles. Nice Video. Straightforward. I have one question: which Routers do you choose? I mean vIOS, IOS 3725 or IOS 7206? Thanks in advance.

[@CharlesJudd]

I typically use something from the 3700 series, such as the 3725. That will perform most actions I want in my virtual lab, while not using a tremendous amount of resources. Thanks for watching!

[@MCP34]

Hi. Why is it necessary to globally enable IPv6?

[@lemaitreabdo5303]

Hello pls i need help when i add the linux machine to my lab in eve ng it doesn’t start when i click start idk how to fix that i tried many different iso images

[@AxRic]

What version of EVE-NG are you running?

[@CharlesJudd]

I’m running the newest version of EVE-NG Community.

[@saibot293]

Can eve-ng substitute for having an entire physical lab?

[@CharlesJudd]

If you are interested in general networking (i.e. Cisco's Enterprise Infrastructure track), it is absolutely a valid substitute. I haven't used physical equipment in my own home lab for several years now, and I have not found EVE-NG lacking in any way. Cisco themselves are using virtualization in their CCIE labs now, and many CCIE training vendors use EVE-NG as a platform for their lab exercises.
I will say that this can still be challenging if you are interested in the Collaboration track. This is one Cisco path that seems to still require some physical equipment. I'll also point out that the DevNet Sandbox can fill in a lot of gaps, in terms of providing free virtual access to many expensive Cisco appliances. Thanks to all of these resources, I think home study labs are easier than ever to have these days.

[@waayyy]

what's the config on the mgt sw?