1、Automate infrastructure workflowsSimplify IT operations with a unified automation pipeline2Contents1 1Optimize your IT with infrastructure automation2 2Connect infrastructure with automation workflows3 3Automate infrastructure with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform4 4Ready to automate your infrast

2、ructure?11.02.03.04.0Optimize your IT with infrastructure automationInfrastructure automation can help you streamline and transform your ITAutomation is essential for IT optimization and digital transformation.Infrastructure automation can help your organization streamline IT operations,improve agil

3、ity,boost productivity,and increase security and availability across on-site,hybrid,and cloud environments.In fact,80%of surveyed business executives say adopting IT automation is“extremely important”or“very important”to the future success of their organization.1 Most organizations that have started

4、 to automate their infrastructure are doing so by domain.Each team uses their preferred automation tools and processes,prompting higher costs,lower efficiency,and limited collaboration across teams.Additionally,many automation tools do not integrate with each other and different teams often take dis

5、similar approaches to infrastructure automation.This results in time-consuming manual handoffs between teams that can significantly delay projects and resource delivery,even though automation is applied to some tasks within the process.1 Harvard Business Review Pulse Report,sponsored by Red Hat.“Tak

6、ing the Lead on IT Automation”,January 2022.Boost automation benefits with a holistic approachA holistic approach to automation can help you save time,increase quality,improve employee satisfaction,and reduce costs throughout your entire infrastructure and organization.IT teams can be more productiv

7、e,reduce errors,improve collaboration,and free up time for more meaningful work.A holistic approach to infrastructure automation can help you:Speed operations and development.Improve agility and responsiveness.Boost productivity and efficiency.Increase reliability and availability.Improve security a

8、nd compliance.Build consistency across hybrid environments80%of business executives say adopting IT automation is“extremely important”or“very important”to the future success of their organization.1Learn how top organizations save time and money with infrastructure automation.The importance of IT aut

9、omation21.02.03.04.0What is infrastructure automation?Infrastructure automation uses software to create repeatable instructions and processes to replace or reduce human interaction with IT systems.Automation software works within the confines of those instructions,tools,and frameworks to perform tas

10、ks with little to no human intervention.Most IT tasks can be automated to some extent.Examples include:Managing physical infrastructure.Administering virtualized environments.Provisioning and configuring cloud resources.Deploying,patching,and managing operating systems.Administering storage and data

11、.Deploying,managing,and optimizing applications and workloads.Running standardized operating environments(SOEs).Managing stability and performance for edge devices.2 IDC White Paper,sponsored by Red Hat.“Red Hat Ansible Automation Improves IT Agility and Time to Market,”October 2021.Document#US48678

12、022.The benefits of IT automationOrganizations that deployed a holistic automation platform benefit from:30%more efficient IT infrastructure management.275%faster deployment of new storage resources.230%more efficient IT security teams.276%reduction in unplanned downtime.2$1.9Mtotal new revenue gain

13、ed per year.2Learn how much time your organization can save with IT automation.Task automation streamlines single functions performed by one person on one infrastructure resource.It speeds operations at the staff action level and reduces the time it takes to perform specific job functions.Workflow o

14、rchestration connects multiple tasks into a single progression.It speeds operations at the process level and moves automatically from one task to the next,reducing wait times due to handoffs between teams.Workflow orchestration also facilitates self-service operations while preserving IT control ove

15、r resources.Task automation or workflow orchestration?Effective IT infrastructure management requires you to automate both individual tasks and entire workflows.31.02.03.04.0What can you automate?You can automate most aspects of your infrastructure.A unified automation platform brings together opera

16、ting systems,networking,security,management tools,and more,giving you control of your entire infrastructure from the datacenter,across clouds,to the edge.RoutersSwitchesIP address management(IPAM)Load balancersNetworkSecurityPrivileged access management(PAM)FirewallsSecurity information and event ma

17、nagement(SEIM)Intrusion detection and prevention systems(IDPS)Unified automation platformIT service managementPrivate cloudInfrastructureCloud nativeEdgePublic cloud4Connect infrastructure with automated workflowsIT automation can connect teams,processes,and tools into a single,automated workflow.Th

18、is chapter follows an example automated build pipeline to show how you can use automation to streamline a request for IT resources and other domain-specific use cases.Business applicationsVirtualized infrastructureUser submits request through ticketing systemSampleworkloadsSample actions for deliver

19、ing resources to usersOperating systemNetworkingStorageApplicationsIT closes ticket and notifies user of available resourcesProduction databasesDevelopment environmentsHardware and serversCloud resourcesInfrastructure placement decisions and planning1.02.03.04.052.01.03.04.01 1STEPIdentify workload

20、requirementsEach workload has different requirements that determine where it should be deployed.Some workloads need high-performance infrastructure while others call for high availability or increased flexibility.Resource use and cost may also be a consideration.Depending on your IT environment,you

21、may choose to deploy your workload on physical,virtualized,or public or private cloud infrastructure.You should also consider storage,networking,and security requirements at this time.2 2STEPSet up base infrastructureInfrastructure is the underlying foundation for all IT operations and users.Automat

22、ing underlying infrastructure life-cycle management streamlines operations and can improve productivity,security,and compliance.Working across datacenter,private cloud,public cloud,and edge environments,IT automation can help you:Deploy applications consistently across footprints.Track and proactive

23、ly resolve configuration drift.Apply and enforce security and compliance policies.Update and patch systems.Gain visibility into and retrieve information about cloud environments and resources.Establish a single source of truth in your configuration management database(CMDB).Hardware and serversPhysi

24、cal infrastructure is often chosen for performance-sensitive applications like production databases.Once servers are installed in your datacenter,most administration operations are handled via a management interface.Automation platforms can interact with these tools to speed operations and reduce se

25、tup errors.Automation use cases Provision server resources Configure BIOS and disk settings Install media on servers Power servers on and off Diagnose and remediate hardware issuesRecommendationsLook for an automation platform that integrates with your hardware management interfaces.Virtualized reso

26、urcesVirtualized environments are often chosen for workloads that require high reliability like business applications.Automation can help you more effectively manage virtualized environments to optimize costs and control sprawl.You can even automate the hypervisor itself to simplify updates.Automati

27、on use cases Provision virtual machines(VMs)Assign IP addresses and attach storage to VMs Create,manage,and apply templates for hosts and VMs Move and load balance workloads Manage hosts within clusters Find and delete unused VMsRecommendationsLook for an automation platform that supports your chose

28、n virtualization hypervisors.Cloud servicesCloud infrastructure is often chosen for workloads that need to be spun up and down to optimize resource use and cost.Cloud environments are designed for automation,and most cloud components and services need to be completely automated to maximize their val

29、ue.Automation use cases Deploy and retire cloud resources Configure and manage hybrid and multicloud environments consistently Provision VMs according to templates and security profiles Enforce compliance rules and policies Set up user credentials,roles,and virtual private cloud(VPC)access Ensure co

30、nsistent network connections between cloudsRecommendationsLook for an automation platform that integrates with your chosen cloud providers.2.01.03.04.0672.01.03.04.03 3STEPInstall an operating systemMost organizations use varied IT stacks within their business.Manually managing each of the different

31、 components can be tedious and error-prone.Automation can help you define and manage a standardized operating environment to boost efficiency,security,and uptime while reducing costs.You can also unify management of mixed Linux and Windows environments.Automation use cases Install,update,and manage

32、operating system(OS)images Apply security settings and set up authentication services Manage compliance with corporate and regulatory requirementsRecommendationsLook for an automation platform that supports the OSes you use.An agentless platform simplifies management of multiple OSes,as there is no

33、agent to maintain on the system themselves.Unify mixed OS environmentsMost organizations use varied IT stacks within their business.You may have a Linux server farm and use a Microsoft Active Directory cluster to provide identity services.Or you may maintain a cross-platform environment that builds

34、software for multiple targets.Manually managing each of the different components can be tedious and error-prone.A unified automation platform lets you manage multivendor environments more easily.Learn more:Automate Linux Automate Microsoft Windows85 5STEPConfigure storageData is a critical business

35、asset.Storage systems must be configured and managed to provide the right data to the right applications and users.Automation can help storage teams reduce manual work to speed operations.Predefined storage requests can be automatically provisioned and storage resources can be scaled dynamically to

36、meet changing needs.Automation use cases Configure and connect storage to servers,VMs,applications,and users Set up backup agents and validate backup client configuration Expand storage allocations Consolidate storage systems and migrate dataRecommendationsLook for an automation platform that can ma

37、nage storage systems from many vendors via a single interface.4 4STEPSet up networkingNetworks connect all areas of your IT and business infrastructure.They must be managed to allow the right access and bandwidth to the right users,applications,and data at all times.Automation can help network teams

38、 confidently make predefined,pretested changes on demand.It can also help teams accomplish more within each change window.Finally,automation can improve change accuracy.Automation use cases Create and manage firewall port access control lists(ACLs)and virtual local area networks(VLANs)Patch and main

39、tain switches Build and maintain an inventory of connected devices Manage and audit changesRecommendationsLook for an automation platform that allows you to connect and maintain network devices from many vendors via a single interface.2.01.03.04.06 6STEPDeploy applicationsApplication deployment is t

40、he end goal of our example build process.As key business assets,applications and workloads must be configured properly to ensure optimal performance and security.Automation can help you consistently deploy applications across development,test,and production environments in addition to physical,virtu

41、al,and cloud infrastructures according to corporate,regulatory,performance,and cost requirements.It also helps you streamline Day 2 operations like patching,backup and restoration,and system copying.Its at this stage that many organizations really start to see the benefits of their automated investm

42、ents.Automation use cases Install,configure,and patch applications and databases Load data into applications and connect to other required systems Dynamically scale application resources Manage application life cycles through DevOps approaches and continuous integration/continuous deployment(CI/CD)p

43、ipelinesRecommendationsLook for an automation platform that can manage as much of the application life cycle as possible via a single interface.CI/CD,DevOps,and software management capabilities allow you to speed development and deployment.Modernize your SAP environmentsMany organizations rely on SA

44、P databases and applications to manage their business and must migrate to SAP S/4HANA by 2027 to continue receiving support from SAP.You can automate many migration steps to increase the speed and accuracy of the process.And,you can maximize your benefits by automating ongoing management and mainten

45、ance of your SAP environment.Read the strategic guide to learn about automating your SAP S/4HANA migration.Automation is strategic for Cepsa,and Red Hat is collaborating with us to implement best practices and learn from their expertise across our entire organization.Francisco Jos MartnAutomation Ma

46、nager,Department of Exploitation and Operation,Cepsa2.01.03.04.09102.01.03.04.07 7STEPExplore advanced automation use casesOnce youve gained experience automating infrastructure workflows,you can expand your knowledge and processes to other use cases throughout your organization.IT service managemen

47、tIT service management(ITSM)is a key factor when moving to more agile IT-as-a-Service approaches.Automation can help you transform and modernize IT service management processes while maintaining strict auditability and control.Accelerate your service management workflows.Establish a single source of

48、 truth in your service management CMDB.Implement role-based access to service management workflows.Orchestrate development,testing,and production of systems and applications.Learn more about automating ITSM workflows.Security automationSecurity is a leading concern for most organizations.Automation

49、can help you streamline your security practices,respond to incidents faster,and reduce the risk of human errors.Connect your security systems,tools,and teams with a unified automation platform and integrated workflows.Accelerate change and update processes to address threats more quickly.Centralize

50、response processes and standardize security operations across domains.Take fast action across multiple security tools when a threat is detected.Learn more about automating your security operations.Event-driven automationEven automated workflows can be delayed if they must be started manually.Event-d

51、riven automation lets you respond in a predetemined way to observed events in your IT environment,without manual intervention.Automatically identify and remediate issues before they impact users and operations.Simplify and speed troubleshooting activities.Automatically respond to user administration

52、 requests.Proactively provision and manage systems.Scale and tune infrastructure automatically to meet demand.Learn more about event-driven automation and architecture.11Automate infrastructure with Red Hat Ansible Automation PlatformA unified automation platform is central to effective workflow aut

53、omation.It gives you a consolidated foundation on which multiple people can automate consistently and provide ways to efficiently manage and share automation content across your organization.While each team can still create automation for their own domain,all domains are connected into the same auto

54、mation platform,workflows,and strategy.Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is a unified foundation for building and operating automation across an organization.It helps you accelerate operations,orchestrate workflows,and innovate with automation.Using Ansible Automation Platform,you can scale your a

55、utomation with control and insight,encourage collaboration across teams,and manage policies and governance more efficiently.As a result,you can achieve real business outcomes and unleash the full potential of your teams and technology.Ansible Automation Platform includes everything needed to impleme

56、nt enterprise-wide automation,including content creation tools,a visual dashboard,and rich analytics.Your subscription also gives you access to curated Ansible Content Collections from RedHat and our partners,hosted management services,and technical support to help you fully integrate automation int

57、o your organization.Finally,Ansible Automation Platform delivers open source innovationhardened for enterprise useso you can boost productivity and reduce time to completion for new projects.Automate across your entire organizationRead these e-books to learn more about automating across your entire

58、organization with Ansible Automation Platform:The automated enterprise Network automation for everyone Simplify your security operations center Automate your hybrid cloud at scale3.01.02.04.0123.01.02.04.0Connect and orchestrate your entire infrastructureAnsible Automation Platform works across your

59、 entire infrastructure,so you can orchestrate complete workflows that incorporate the components and technologies you use today and those you plan to adopt in the future.Some examples of popular components are shown belowclick on a logo to learn more about integrations with Ansible Automation Platfo

60、rm.Ansible Automation Platform Private cloud Public cloud Storage Networking Edge Security tools Operating platforms Cloud-native platforms IT service managementYour business relies on your IT infrastructure and applications.IT automation can save time,improve employee satisfaction,and reduce costs.

61、Red Hat offers a unified automation platform that connects your IT infrastructure,processes,and teams to deliver more business value.Copyright 2023 Red Hat,Inc.Red Hat,the Red Hat logo,and Ansible are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat,Inc.or its subsidiaries in the United States and oth

62、er countries.Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S.and other countries.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.301100_0423_KVMReady to automate your infrastructure?Automate your infrastructure at IT automation expertiseRed Hat offers resources,training,and more to help you get started with automation:Get started with self-paced labs.Learn the basics with our free Automation Technical Overview course.Learn more and certify with Red Hat Training courses.Try Ansible Automation Platform free for 60 days.