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Ansible Basic

Ansible is an open-source automation platform that simplifies complex IT tasks like configuration management and application deployment through agentless automation. It uses YAML files called playbooks to define automation tasks and configurations in an intuitive format. Playbooks ensure idempotent and consistent execution across managed servers and cloud environments.

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Ansible Basic

Ansible is an open-source automation platform that simplifies complex IT tasks like configuration management and application deployment through agentless automation. It uses YAML files called playbooks to define automation tasks and configurations in an intuitive format. Playbooks ensure idempotent and consistent execution across managed servers and cloud environments.

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Ansible basic
Ansible is an open-source automation platform that simplifies complex IT tasks
like configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration.

Here’s a quick rundown of the basics of Ansible:

What is Ansible?

Ansible is an automation tool that helps streamline IT operations by


automating repetitive tasks across servers, networking devices, and cloud
environments. It operates agentlessly, meaning it doesn't require any
additional software installed on remote systems.

Key Features of Ansible:

1. Agentless Architecture: Ansible communicates with remote systems over SSH,


eliminating the need for agents or additional software installations on
managed hosts. This makes Ansible lightweight and easy to deploy.
2. Simple YAML Syntax: Ansible uses YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) to
define automation tasks in a human-readable format. YAML syntax is intuitive
and easy to learn, making it accessible to users with varying levels of expertise.
3. Playbook-driven Automation: Ansible automation is driven by playbooks,
which are YAML files containing a series of tasks and configurations to be
executed on managed hosts. Playbooks allow for the definition of
infrastructure as code and facilitate version control and reusability.
4. Idempotent Execution: Ansible ensures idempotent execution, meaning
running the same playbook multiple times results in the same desired state
regardless of the initial state of the system. This helps maintain consistency
and prevents unintended changes.
5. Inventory Management: Ansible maintains an inventory file listing all the hosts
it manages. Inventories can be static or dynamic and can include information
such as hostnames, IP addresses, and groupings for easy management.
6. Extensibility: Ansible's modular architecture allows users to extend its
functionality through plugins and modules. Ansible comes with a vast
collection of built-in modules for common tasks like package management, file
manipulation, and service configuration. Users can also create custom
modules to meet specific automation needs.

Jay Bhadreshwara
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How Ansible Works:

1. Inventory Configuration: Users define an inventory file containing information


about the hosts or nodes they want to manage with Ansible.
2. Playbook Creation: Users write YAML-based playbooks, defining the desired
state of the infrastructure and the tasks required to achieve that state.
3. Execution: Users run playbooks using the `ansible-playbook` command,
specifying the playbook file and target hosts. Ansible connects to the managed
hosts over SSH, transfers the playbook, and executes the defined tasks.
4. Reporting and Monitoring: Ansible provides detailed reporting and logging
capabilities, allowing users to monitor the execution of playbooks, view task
results,Ansible and troubleshoot any issues that arise during automation.
In summary, Ansible simplifies IT automation by providing a powerful yet
straightforward platform for managing infrastructure and automating tasks with
efficiency and reliability.

Jay Bhadreshwara

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