Red Hat Ansible Services
We help enterprises confidently adopt Red Hat Ansible for IT Automation, offering end-to-end consulting services from readiness assessments to production-ready deployments and team enablement.
Business Impact of Ansible Automation
Reduce Operational Costs
Red Hat Ansible eliminates repetitive manual tasks through standardized automation, decreasing administrative overhead and human error. Organizations typically see a reduction time spent managing infrastructure.
Enhanced Cross-Team Collaboration
Ansible's readable YAML syntax creates a common automation language that bridges development, operations, and security teams. This shared framework transforms siloed processes into unified workflows, improving communication and enabling knowledge transfer across traditionally separated departments
Minimized Business Risk
Ansible implements security and compliance as code, ensuring consistent policy enforcement across environments. Its tracking capabilities provide audit trails, version control, and role-based access controls that reduce compliance violations while automating remediation of security vulnerabilities.
The Shadow-Soft Difference
Technical Leadership
Our leadership team partners with you to develop an automation strategy aligned with your operational goals, providing consulting and expertise throughout your automation journey.
Technical Excellence
We deliver Ansible expertise through our team of Red Hat Certified consultants, Ansible Automation Platform experts, and infrastructure automation architects who continuously upgrade their skills.
End-to-End Delivery Model
From assessment to implementation to team enablement, we provide comprehensive Ansible services that ensure successful outcomes. We build automation capabilities within your organization that continue delivering value long after our engagement ends.
What Our Clients & Partners Say
“Legacy processes were holding us back. We needed to improve efficiency to scale our business without increasing headcount. Shadow-Soft, a recognized leader in IT Automation, helped us implement best practices and state-of-the-art solutions.”
Brian CarothersCIO at Proforma
"Shadow-Soft's inclusion in the Partner Practice Accelerator program is exciting. Their expertise in automation and application modernization will be invaluable to enterprises leveraging Red Hat technologies. This collaboration enables us to provide commercial customers with the solutions and support they need to successfully adopt Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform."
Richard SimeoneEast Commercial Sales Leader at Red Hat
Our Ansible Consulting Services
- Automation Assessment
- Ansible Platform Deployment
- Ansible Platform Enablement
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Automation Assessment
Automation Assessment
Time Frame: 4 Week Engagement
Our IT Automation Assessment evaluates your organization's infrastructure and software delivery automation maturity, focusing specifically on transforming manual operations into Infrastructure as Code using Ansible. We deliver actionable recommendations that enhance delivery speed, reliability, and operational efficiency through comprehensive automation strategies.
Technical Outcomes:
- Automation maturity score with identified infrastructure coverage gaps
- Pipeline efficiency metrics with quantified improvement potential
- Resource optimization opportunities mapped across infrastructure processes
- Security automation review for compliance and access control implementation
Business Outcomes:
- ROI analysis with quantified efficiency gains through automation
- Reduced operational overhead through standardized infrastructure provisioning
- Risk mitigation strategy with automated testing and validation
- Accelerated delivery capabilities through optimized deployment processes
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive Automation Maturity Assessment Report
- Tool Chain Recommendation Document for Ansible implementation
- Process Automation Roadmap with prioritized use cases
- Implementation Strategy Guide for Infrastructure as Code adoption
- ROI Analysis Matrix with projected business impact
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Ansible Platform Deployment
Ansible Platform Deployment
Time Frame: 3-5 Week Engagement
Our Ansible Platform Deployment service implements a production-ready Ansible automation environment tailored to your specific infrastructure requirements. We configure Ansible Automation Platform with industry best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability while establishing initial automation workflows for your highest-priority use cases.
Technical Outcomes:
- Fully configured Ansible Automation Platform with optimized integration points
- Implemented security controls including role-based access and audit logging
- Initial set of production-ready Ansible playbooks for priority use cases
Business Outcomes:
- Immediate efficiency gains through automation of manual infrastructure tasks
- Standardized configurations that reduce compliance violations and vulnerabilities
- Accelerated service delivery capabilities for changing business requirements
Deliverables:
- Production-ready Ansible Automation Platform with documented configuration
- Initial automation content library with custom playbooks and roles
- Comprehensive platform documentation including architecture diagrams
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Ansible Platform Enablement
Ansible Platform Enablement
Time Frame: 4-6 Week Engagement
Our Ansible Platform Enablement service builds internal capabilities to ensure your team can effectively develop, maintain, and expand Ansible automation. We combine hands-on training, paired programming, and knowledge transfer sessions to accelerate your team's proficiency with Ansible while establishing governance processes for sustainable automation practices.
Technical Outcomes:
- Enhanced team capabilities in Ansible development and testing methodologies
- Established automation standards including version control and review processes
- Implemented content management strategy with reusable components
Business Outcomes:
- Sustainable in-house capabilities with reduced dependency on external resources
- Accelerated time-to-value through established patterns and components
- Consistent quality and reliability through standardized automation approaches
Deliverables:
- Customized training program with hands-on workshops
- Comprehensive development guidelines with coding standards and frameworks
- Knowledge transfer sessions covering advanced Ansible topics
Client Stories
Proforma Eliminates Configuration Headaches and Accelerates Deployments with Ansible
Proforma boosts efficiency and cuts server configuration time by 90% with Ansible, thanks to Shadow-Soft’s expert implementation and automation solutions.
Manufacturing Veteran Improves IT Operations with Red Hat Ansible
Manufacturing veteran partners with Shadow-Soft to optimize IT operations using Red Hat Ansible, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced manual effort in system patching.
News and Resources
Shadow-Soft Joins Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator Program
Shadow-Soft announces its participation in Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, a specialized growth pathway for select partners with validated professional services delivery capabilities.
FAQ
What is your implementation approach for Ansible Automation Platform?
Our structured 12-week implementation follows a proven methodology: Platform Foundation, Automation Development, and Integration & Validation. This ensures systematic deployment with proper security, integration, and operational capabilities.
How do you handle team enablement and knowledge transfer?
Our enablement program combines hands-on training, guided exercises, and real-world scenarios. Teams work directly with our experts through platform operations, advanced development, and validation phases to ensure practical expertise.
What are the key prerequisites for starting an implementation?
Key prerequisites include completed automation readiness assessment, infrastructure provisioned per specifications, network and security policies approved, source control system access, and identified automation team members.
What kind of post-deployment support do you provide?
We offer ongoing support through our enablement services and can provide embedded platform engineering support for continuous improvement and optimization of your automation platform.
How do you ensure automation success across the enterprise?
We focus on building foundational capabilities through proper platform architecture, security integration, and team enablement. Our approach emphasizes sustainable practices, standardized workflows, and comprehensive testing methodologies.
How do you measure automation implementation success?
Success is measured through key indicators including team operational autonomy, workflow development efficiency, testing coverage, documentation completeness, and support resolution capabilities.
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