Category: Ansible

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…

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…

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!

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…