Hands-on LabMid-Level
Deploy a Web Server with Ansible
Hire engineers who can automate infrastructure — not just SSH into servers.
Write and execute Ansible playbooks to deploy and configure an Apache web server on a target Linux host. Apply configuration management best practices including idempotent tasks, handlers, and secure variable management.
⏱️ 55 min
📝 2 exercises
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Real Environment: Ansible, Apache, YAML, Linux CLI, SSH
The Stack
Production-Grade Environment
Ansible
Configuration management tool used to automate the installation, configuration, and deployment of Apache.
Apache
Linux
Role Relevancy
How this lab maps to your role
High Match95%
DevOps Engineer
Core
High Match90%
System Administrator
Core
Good Match68%
Platform Engineer
Relevant
Good Match60%
Site Reliability Engineer
Relevant
Fair Match40%
Cloud Engineer
Supplementary
Technical Assessment Guide
Technical Assessment (Deploy a Web Server with Ansible)
When to use this lab
- ✓Hiring DevOps EngineersValidates the ability to write production-grade Ansible playbooks for web server deployment with proper task ordering and handlers.
- ✓Screening System AdministratorsTests configuration management skills including package installation, service management, and secure file permissions via Ansible.
- ✓Evaluating Automation SkillsAssesses whether the candidate can achieve idempotent infrastructure automation with repeatable, error-free deployments.
Skills Evaluated
Ansible PlaybooksApache ConfigurationIdempotent AutomationHandler Management
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Ansible deployment lab cover?
This lab requires you to write Ansible playbooks to install and configure Apache on a Linux host. You'll use modules like apt, service, template, and file to achieve a fully automated, idempotent deployment.
How long does the Ansible web server lab take?
The lab is designed for 55 minutes. This includes writing the playbook, configuring Apache, managing handlers, and validating the deployment with automated checks.
What Ansible experience is required?
This lab targets mid-level engineers. You should be familiar with Ansible playbook structure, common modules (apt, service, template), handlers, and variable management.
How is the deployment validated?
Automated validation commands check that Apache is installed and running, the web page is accessible on the correct port, configuration files have proper permissions, and the playbook is idempotent.
Can I use Ansible roles instead of inline tasks?
You can structure your playbook as you prefer. The validation focuses on the end result — a working Apache deployment with correct configuration, permissions, and idempotent execution.
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