Installing Ansible on Ubuntu or Debian is a straightforward process. Here’s a quick guide to get you started: Step 1: Update Your System Before you install any new software, it’s always a good idea to update your package lists. Open your terminal and run the following command: You may also want to upgrade your packages…
Execute Ansible playbooks from github actions
When it comes to managing infrastructure with Ansible, storing your code in a GitHub repository and setting up an automatic trigger for playbook runs can create a super streamlined process. This method harnesses the power of version control and automation, which not only tracks changes but also ensures that your infrastructure is updated as part…
Install docker on Ubuntu with Ansible
Here is a quick playbook to install and manage Docker with Ansible on Ubuntu hosts. Don’t forget to add the host to the docker-hosts file. Here is our ready to use docker playbook: Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what each part of the playbook does: Suggestions and tips? Leave a comment!
Why use ansible to manage your Infrastructure
Infrastructure Documentation Through Code: With Ansible’s Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach, your entire system infrastructure — including networks, servers, and services — is defined in code. This means your codebase acts as the de facto documentation for your infrastructure. This has several benefits: By using Ansible for IaC, your infrastructure documentation becomes dynamic, maintained alongside…
Why you need an off-site backup strategy
In a landscape dominated by cloud giants like AWS, Azure, Hetzner, and OVH, businesses have learned to embrace the convenience of cloud storage for safeguarding their data. However, while these services are powerful and generally reliable, the old adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has never been more pertinent. A strategy often…