Luca Berton, with 18+ years in AI, cloud, and automation, leads innovative projects and educates 11,000+ students online.
Luca Berton is a leading expert in Ansible automation, renowned for his deep expertise and practical experience. With over 18 years in IT, including three years with Red Hat’s Ansible Engineer Team, Luca has become a pivotal figure in the automation community. He’s the author of the best-selling “Ansible By Example(s)” series, including titles focused on VMware and Kubernetes automation. As the creator of Ansible Pilot, Luca shares his extensive knowledge through 200+ practical lessons, helping Cloud Engineers, System Administrators, and IT professionals master Ansible for effective automation. Luca’s dedication to open-source contributions, coupled with his hands-on approach to teaching, has empowered countless professionals to excel in their automation journeys.
Luca Berton’s books offer step-by-step guides on automating VMware, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud environments with Ansible, focusing on real-world applications, efficiency, and scalability.
Ansible for VMware by Examples
A Step-by-Step Guide to Automating Your VMware Infrastructure
Learn to use the Ansible open source IT automation tool to automate your VMware infrastructure. This book contains all of the obvious and not-so-obvious best practices of Ansible automation. Each lesson summarizes a specific use case for the modern VMware infrastructure and is focused on a single module from the most important parameter, including live demo of code and real-life usage.
You’ll configure the Ansible Controller to interact with VMware infrastructure using the “community.VMware” Ansible documentation collection and the appropriate Python libraries. Next, learn how to automate the creation of a virtual machine manually and from a template, start and stop using the shutdown and forced-power off a Virtual Machine, take and delete and snapshot, add a new hard disk and expand a currently attached hard disk, as well as gather information for data centers, clusters, host systems, and virtual machines.
By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed in efficiently maintaining a VMware infrastructure with Ansible Automation. You’ll also be able to save time and reduce manual errors using simple human-readable automation technology.
What You’ll Learn
Automate your VMware infrastructure using Ansible code
Install Ansible in operating systems such as RedHat, Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.
Write and execute your first Ansible Playbook code
Learn how to automate your Kubernetes infrastructure using Ansible. This book will enable you to automate more tasks and save time with this human-readable platform.
Containerized microservices deployed via Kubernetes allows you to save time, reduce human interaction and errors, and create applications that are more robust. You’ll learn how to automate the most redundant activities such as reports, services, the launch of a pod, adding permanent storage, configuring load balancing, and adding or modifying any Kubernetes parameter. You’ll also gain an understanding of end-to-end use cases and how advanced cluster automation, such as Helm packages and node states, are evolving.
Each lesson utilizes a specific use-case for the modern Kubernetes cluster and focuses on a single module from the most crucial parameter, complete with code demonstrations. Each code example is battle-proven in real-life with console interaction and verification.
What You’ll Learn
Automate Kubernetes cluster management, cloud services, pods, and storage with Ansible
Configure your Ansible controller node
Write and execute Ansible Playbook code that follows best practices
Augment your productivity by applying Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Troubleshoot Ansible
ISBN: 978-1484288788
Hands-on Ansible Automation
Streamline your workflow and simplify your tasks with Ansible
Comprehensive coverage of Ansible essentials and practical applications in Linux and Windows environments.
Step-by-step guidance for setting up and configuring Ansible environments.
In-depth exploration of playbook development for automating configuration management, deployment, and orchestration tasks.
Advanced techniques for leveraging Ansible Automation Platform and Morpheus for enhanced performance.
Troubleshooting strategies and best practices to overcome roadblocks in Ansible implementation.
Enhance Ansible workflows with troubleshooting, best practices, and integrations for optimal performance and expand capabilities in configuration management, GUI, RBAC, and third-party systems.
ISBN: 978-9355515599
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Modernize your organization with automation and Infrastructure as Code
Introduction Achieving the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification is a transformative step for IT professionals aiming to excel in Linux system administration and automation.
Automating depmod Command with Ansible The depmod command in Linux is critical for generating module dependency information, stored in /lib/modules/<kernel-version>/modules.
Red Hat Leads the Pack in G2 Rankings Red Hat, a pioneer in open-source solutions, has once again secured top honors in G2’s peer-reviewed software rankings for 2024.
Watch on Pluralsight As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based solutions for development and testing, optimizing resource usage becomes paramount.
Dynamically constructing and managing data structures is a crucial skill in Ansible automation, especially for tasks that require flexible and reusable configurations.
Introduction When working with the Yum package manager using Ansible, it’s crucial to ensure tasks are idempotent and avoid triggering unnecessary reboots unless explicitly required.
Understanding the Issue: Breaking Dependencies with Variable Changes Changing a primary variable in a configuration or script can unintentionally break dependent variables or components.
Managing Compliance Drift with Ansible In the fast-paced world of IT operations, maintaining configuration compliance is essential for securing systems and ensuring operational efficiency.
Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on Ansible Managed Systems Learn how to resolve the common error related to user quota configuration using Ansible.
Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on XFS File Systems Using Ansible Learn how to resolve the common error related to user quota configuration on XFS file systems with Ansible.
Introduction In automation workflows, efficient data manipulation plays a crucial role, especially when managing sensitive data or cleaning structured inputs.
Luca Berton Attends Ansible London Meetup – November 21, 2024 On a brisk November evening, Luca Berton joined the vibrant Ansible London Meetup held at Dell’s office in Creechurch Place, a short stroll from Liverpool Street and Aldgate East stations.
Using Ansible-Lint in Air-Gapped Environments: Best Practices and Troubleshooting When managing infrastructure in air-gapped environments—where systems are isolated from the internet for security purposes—teams often encounter challenges related to software dependencies that require online access.
Handling Variable Naming Constraints in Ansible: Workarounds for Compliance When working with automation tools like Ansible, adhering to variable naming conventions is essential for maintainability, readability, and avoiding conflicts.
Luca Berton, a renowned advocate for open-source technologies and Ansible Automation expert, made a notable appearance at the recent Ubuntu Summit, held in the vibrant city.
I had the incredible opportunity to attend Red Hat Summit Connect Netherlands 2024 in Utrecht, and it was an enriching experience that highlighted the transformative power of open-source technology across various industries.
Luca Berton Launches the AI DevOps Ansible Community on Skool Luca Berton, a seasoned expert in AI, DevOps, and cloud technologies, has officially launched the AI DevOps Ansible Community on Skool, bringing together a global network of professionals passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and career development in the world of DevOps.
Ansible is a powerful tool for automating tasks, but when working with dynamically generated data, such as Ansible facts, it can sometimes be tricky to produce clean, well-formatted output.
Help Shape the Future of Ansible: Participate in the 2024 Project Survey and Stay Engaged with the Ansible Community As we continue to advance in the world of automation, collaboration, and open-source innovation, we are excited to announce a significant milestone in the Ansible community: the launch of the Ansible Project Survey 2024.
Watch on Pluralsight Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of AI and machine learning, customer support is a field that demands quick and precise responses.
In modern DevOps practices, automation plays a crucial role in managing infrastructure, and tools like Ansible and GitHub Actions are essential for automating tasks such as configuration management and continuous integration.
Conditional Role Execution in Ansible: A Guide to Running the Datadog Role Based on Variables In complex infrastructure environments, there are often scenarios where you need to run specific tasks or roles conditionally.
The recent Ansible community meetup hosted by Red Hat brought together a diverse group of contributors, developers, and automation enthusiasts from around the world.
Setting Up a Neo4j GenAI Environment on Fedora In this article, we will walk through the steps to set up a Neo4j GenAI Python environment on a Fedora system using Ansible automation.
We’re excited to announce that Luca Berton, a prominent figure in the Ansible ecosystem, will be presenting at the upcoming Ansible London Meetup on Monday, 23rd September 2024.
Introduction Berlin is set to become the epicenter of cloud innovation and technological advancement as Civo Navigate 2024 arrives in the vibrant city on September 10-11, 2024.
Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, language models have become pivotal in transforming how we communicate, create, and interact with technology.
Introduction In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), tokens are often discussed but not always fully understood by those outside the technical community.
Introduction As IT environments become increasingly complex, the need for robust automation tools to manage infrastructure across various platforms is more critical than ever.
Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data on Coursera What you’ll learn Evaluate the integral role of data protection in securing back-end infrastructure and APIs.
Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers on Coursera What you’ll learn Analyze and resolve complex software issues using systematic approaches.
Introduction In today’s IT landscape, the automation of cloud infrastructure has become a pivotal aspect of managing scalable, reliable, and efficient systems.
Ansible Development: A Comprehensive Guide Ansible is an open-source automation tool developed by Red Hat that enables IT professionals to automate tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
Ansible Documentation: Your Comprehensive Guide Ansible, an open-source automation tool developed by Red Hat, is designed to simplify complex IT tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration.
Event-Driven Ansible: Revolutionizing IT Automation Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) represents a significant leap forward in the realm of IT automation, offering a dynamic and responsive approach to managing IT environments.
Ansible Automation: Streamlining IT Operations Ansible Automation is revolutionizing IT operations by providing a simple, agentless, and powerful platform for automating tasks across a wide range of environments.
The ansible.cfg file is a crucial component in the Ansible ecosystem, providing a centralized configuration point to customize the behavior of Ansible.
Ensuring Quality with Ansible-Lint: A Guide to Best Practices In the realm of IT automation, maintaining the quality and consistency of your Ansible playbooks and roles is crucial for effective and reliable automation.
Inserting Text in Files Using ANSI-C Quoting in OSX with sed When working with text files on OSX, the sed (stream editor) command proves to be a powerful tool for making automated edits.
Installing Ansible: A Step-by-Step Guide Ansible is a powerful open-source tool for IT automation, allowing you to manage configurations, deploy applications, and orchestrate complex workflows.
Private Automation Hub: Empowering Secure and Efficient Automation As organizations continue to embrace automation to streamline their IT operations, the need for secure, efficient, and manageable repositories for automation content becomes paramount.
Introduction There’s a new Ansible feature in town, and I’m thrilled to announce the Ansible Policy utility, which can directly interact with the Open Policy Agent (OPA).
Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation tool used by IT professionals to manage and configure systems, deploy software, and orchestrate more advanced IT tasks such as continuous deployments or zero-downtime rolling updates.
Introduction Automation is key in modern IT infrastructure management. Ansible, a powerful automation tool, makes it easy to manage complex environments.
Introduction Learn how to write and run Ansible Playbooks, from the basics to launching complex multi-tier applications across public cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and IT operations, automation has become a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
Introduction In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to identify and address underlying issues that impact operations and productivity is crucial.
Introduction In today’s fast-paced tech environment, repetitive tasks like software installations and system configurations are not just time-consuming but also prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies and operational delays.
Introduction With Fedora 40 serving as a robust platform for server management, incorporating automation tools like Ansible significantly enhances efficiency and system management capabilities.
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology, automation stands out as a beacon of efficiency, offering a promising avenue to streamline processes, enhance security, and elevate overall productivity.
Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of container orchestration, Kubernetes has established itself as a front-runner, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and management features.
Introduction In the dynamic world of Python development, maintaining a clean and efficient build environment is crucial for project stability and ease of updates.
In the vibrant, buzzing halls of the London Book Fair 2024, amidst the myriad of literary and technological marvels, one name stood out with a particularly resonant buzz: Luca Berton.
Introduction Introduction At the heart of the bustling London International Book Fair, an innovative technology is capturing the imagination of attendees, promising to transform the traditional reading experience.
Introduction In the heart of the bustling London Book Fair, amidst a sea of stories waiting to be discovered, Luca Berton, an esteemed IT automation expert, stumbles upon an inspiring connection with Mclistowel Koranteng, a rising media executive and filmmaker studying at the National Film & Television School.
Introduction In the sprawling, bustling corridors of the London Book Fair 2024, a significant meeting unfolds between Luca Berton, a luminary in the realm of IT automation, and Varun Jain, the director of BPB Publications.
Introduction In a recent development within the Ansible community, an initiative has been taken to enhance the usefulness and comprehensiveness of module documentation through the expansion of the “See also” sections.
Introduction The recent Technology Preview of the containerized Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform has sparked considerable excitement within the tech community.
Introduction In an illuminating encounter at the New Delhi World International Book Fair, Luca Berton introduces us to Mukesh Jha, a pivotal figure behind BPB Publications, a powerhouse in the IT and computer book publishing industry.
Introduction In the realm of automation and infrastructure management, Ansible stands out for its simplicity and power, enabling IT professionals to automate a wide array of tasks efficiently.
Buy on Amazon Buy on BPB Hello, and welcome to this special presentation where we explore the journey of modernizing your organization through automation and Infrastructure as Code.
Introduction In the realm of system administration, mastering the intricacies of CPU scheduling and resource management is akin to possessing a secret code that unlocks enhanced system efficiency and performance.
Introduction In the bustling environment of the New Delhi World International Book Fair, amidst the sea of knowledge seekers and literary enthusiasts, Luca Berton, a notable figure in the tech community, encounters a kindred spirit in Rajveer Singh.
Introduction In the bustling environment of the New Delhi International Fair, nestled within a BPB Publisher booth, Luca Berton shares his experiences on the second day of his visit.
Luca Berton’s Enthralling Visit to the Red Fort in New Delhi Luca Berton’s journey to the Red Fort in New Delhi transcends a mere visit; it embodies an immersive exploration into the heart of India’s cultural and historical grandeur.
In an inspiring visit to the Red Fort in New Delhi, Luca Berton immersed himself in the heart of India’s cultural and architectural innovation during the Art, Architecture, and Design Biennale of 2023.
Hello, everyone! It’s Luca here, and I am thrilled to share my awe-inspiring experience standing in front of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks — the Taj Mahal in India.
In the bustling corridors of the 51st New Delhi World Book Fair, amidst a kaleidoscope of literature spanning genres and languages, I had the privilege of interviewing Pallavi Sharma, the author of “Selenium with Java: A Beginner’s Guide.
Introduction Red Hat has identified a critical vulnerability in runc, a key component of container infrastructure, which facilitates container escapes, potentially allowing attackers unauthorized access to the host operating system from within a container.
Introduction In the world of automation and cloud infrastructure, Ansible has emerged as a powerful tool, enabling system administrators and DevOps professionals to streamline their workflows and manage complex environments with ease.
Introduction In the realm of IT automation, Ansible playbooks are a cornerstone, empowering administrators and developers to define and execute a series of tasks across a multitude of servers in an orderly and predictable manner.
Navigating Ansible Playbook Errors: The community.aws.ec2_instance Module Dilemma In the evolving landscape of IT automation, Ansible has emerged as a pivotal tool for orchestrating and automating cloud resources, especially within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem.
Introduction to x86–64-v3 in RHEL 10 In Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9, Red Hat upgraded the instruction set architecture (ISA) baseline to the x86–64-v2 microarchitecture level.
Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of software development, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) has become a cornerstone of modern DevOps practices.
Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation engine used for IT tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, intra-service orchestration, and provisioning.
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, network automation has become an essential skill for network engineers and IT professionals.
Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation tool widely used in IT operations for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
Introduction If you’re working in data science, machine learning, or any field involving Python programming, you might be familiar with Conda – a powerful package and environment management system.
Introduction Welcome to 2024! In this article, we’ll explore the anticipated releases, community dynamics, and upcoming events in the realm of Ansible, the open-source IT automation platform.
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, regular vulnerability assessments are essential to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Introduction SSH (Secure Shell) serves as a crucial internet standard, providing secure access to network services, including remote terminal login and file transfer across organizational networks and over 15 million servers on the open internet.
Introduction Ansible Automation Platform provides an enterprise framework for building and operating IT automation at scale, from security and networking to operations and software development teams.
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’ll be diving into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the “FATAL template error while templating string” runtime error.
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’re delving into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the pesky “Permission Denied Errno 13” error.
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’ll delve into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the infamous “Invalid Argument” error.
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’re delving into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the notorious “Missing Module Parameter” error.
Introduction Ansible, an open-source automation tool, simplifies complex IT tasks by orchestrating configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
Introduction Ansible, a powerful open-source automation tool, simplifies complex IT tasks by automating configuration management, application deployment, and other repetitive operations.
Introduction PostgreSQL, a powerful open-source relational database management system, is widely used in various applications to store and manage data.
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Introduction Are you an avid Ansible user? Do you find yourself utilizing Ansible in pipelines or collaborating across teams?
Introduction The Cloud Native London meetup promises to be an exciting gathering of professionals immersed in the world of containers, Kubernetes, open source, and more.
Introduction Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, empowering developers to manage and deploy containerized applications efficiently.
Introduction In the world of automation and configuration management, Ansible plays a pivotal role in simplifying complex tasks and orchestrating diverse systems.
Introduction Keeping track of changes in your Ansible collection is essential for maintaining transparency and informing users about updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.
Introduction In the realm of DevOps and infrastructure as code (IaC), testing automation is a critical component to ensure the reliability and efficiency of configurations.
Introduction When developing Ansible roles within a collection, it is crucial to ensure that your code functions as expected and integrates seamlessly with the broader infrastructure.
Introduction Ansible, the open-source automation platform, has become an integral part of many IT environments, simplifying complex tasks through the creation and management of Ansible Collections.
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’ll delve into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the “Destination does not exist” error with return code 257.
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’ll dive into troubleshooting Ansible, specifically focusing on the notorious “destination does not exist error.
Date: November 29, 2023
Introduction In the vast landscape of podcasts, Leanpub’s “Frontmatter” stands out as a haven for insightful conversations with authors and special guests.
Introduction The 2023 post-Thanksgiving whirlwind of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is here, and the tech education sector is buzzing with incredible deals.
Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’ll explore a handy technique in Ansible – breaking strings over multiple lines using YAML.
Passing Variables to Ansible Playbook: A Quick Guide In today’s episode of Ansible Pilot, we’ll delve into the practical aspect of passing variables to Ansible Playbooks via the command line.
Introduction The anticipation is building as Google Cloud Next ‘24 prepares to make a grand entrance at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from April 9 to 11, 2024.
Introduction Fedora, like many Linux distributions, employs the Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) to capture and analyze application crashes on the system.
Introduction Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 is a powerful operating system that caters to diverse hardware architectures, ensuring a seamless experience across various platforms.
Introduction Developers who leverage the Red Hat Developer Subscription for Individuals enjoy a host of benefits, including support, security, updates, and more.
Introduction The Fedora Linux operating system is known for its frequent releases, bringing the latest features, improvements, and security updates to users.
A browser in a browser proxy offers an innovative way to secure online browsing by encapsulating a browser session within another, effectively isolating sensitive activities.
The Windows Media Creation Tool is a utility developed by Microsoft to simplify the process of downloading, installing, or upgrading to Windows 10 Pro.
Introduction Ansible Collections provides a structured way to package and distribute Ansible content, offering a modular and organized approach to automation.
Introduction The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is set to host its flagship conference, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, in the picturesque city of Paris, France, from March 19 to 22, 2024.
Leveraging Poetry for Efficient Virtual Environment Management In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, managing dependencies and creating a controlled environment for project execution is crucial.
Managing Virtual Environments with Pipenv for Ansible Projects When it comes to Python development, managing dependencies and creating a clean development environment are crucial aspects of maintaining a project.
Introduction After upgrading Python to version 3.12 on your Mac using Homebrew, you encountered an error when trying to run Ansible: “ERROR: No module named 'markupsafe'”.
Introduction Ansible is a powerful open-source automation tool that simplifies the configuration management, application deployment, and task automation processes.
Introduction On November 6, 2003, the Fedora Project released Fedora Core 1, marking the inception of a community-driven journey into the world of open-source operating systems.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Ansible: no-same-owner Rule When working with Ansible to automate server configurations, it’s important to ensure that your playbooks run smoothly and securely.
Avoid Non-Builtin Actions in Your Ansible Playbooks In the realm of Ansible playbooks, maintaining consistency and simplicity is key to a successful automation strategy.
Understanding the Ansible Playbook Error: run-once When developing Ansible playbooks, it’s crucial to ensure efficient execution and adhere to best practices.
Understanding the Ansible Playbook Error: sanity When working with Ansible, it’s essential to ensure the reliability and quality of your code, especially if you are looking for Red Hat Certification.
Ansible Playbook key-order: Keeping Your Playbooks Neat and Error-Free In the world of Ansible, maintaining well-structured and readable playbooks is essential.
Introduction In the world of Ansible, where automation and orchestration reign supreme, playbooks serve as the backbone of defining and executing tasks.
Introduction In the world of automation and configuration management, Ansible shines as a powerful tool that simplifies the management of IT infrastructure.
Using Fully-Qualified Collection Names (FQCN) in Ansible Content In the world of automation and orchestration, Ansible has established itself as a popular choice for managing IT infrastructure and application deployments.
Introduction When writing Ansible playbooks, it’s important to maintain clarity and consistency in your code to ensure it’s easy to understand and maintain.
Ansible Troubleshooting: Handling Common Errors When working with Ansible, the popular open-source automation tool, it’s not uncommon to encounter errors and issues.
Introduction In Ansible, naming is not just a formality; it plays a crucial role in identifying and documenting tasks and plays in your automation workflows.
Introduction Ansible, the powerful automation and orchestration tool, is continually evolving to enhance its capabilities and streamline automation processes.
Introduction In the realm of automation and orchestration, Ansible stands as a mighty tool, enabling IT professionals to manage complex tasks efficiently.
Introduction If you’re involved in managing infrastructure, you probably already know the power and flexibility of Ansible, an open-source configuration management tool.
Introduction Ansible, the popular open-source automation platform, provides a straightforward and efficient way to automate tasks, manage configurations, and orchestrate processes.
Introduction Ansible, the widely used automation tool, empowers users to automate complex tasks, manage configurations, and orchestrate workflows efficiently.
Introduction Ansible, a powerful automation tool, enables you to manage configurations, deploy software, and automate various tasks in a structured and organized manner.
Introduction Ansible, a popular automation tool, simplifies the management of configurations, deployment of software, and execution of tasks through its YAML-based playbooks.
Introduction Ansible, the popular open-source automation platform, provides a powerful and flexible way to automate tasks, manage configurations, and orchestrate processes.
Introduction Ansible, the popular automation tool, leverages the power of Jinja2 templates to enable dynamic configurations, data manipulation, and conditional processing in playbooks.
Introduction Ansible, the robust automation tool, empowers users to manage configurations, deploy software, and automate a wide range of tasks with ease.
Introduction Ansible, the automation tool of choice for many IT professionals, allows users to automate tasks, manage configurations, and deploy software with ease and efficiency.
Introduction Ansible, the versatile automation platform, simplifies the process of automating tasks, managing configurations, and orchestrating complex processes.
Introduction Ansible, a versatile automation tool, empowers users to manage configurations, deploy software, and automate tasks with ease and efficiency.
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure management and automation, staying up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies is essential.
Introduction Windows Server administrators often need to configure various parameters to optimize PowerShell session performance and resource allocation.
Introduction Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful tool that allows Windows users to run a Linux distribution alongside their Windows operating system.
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of IT automation and monitoring, the use of Ansible and Zabbix has become a popular choice for many professionals.
Introduction The Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam is a significant milestone for IT professionals looking to excel in Linux system administration.
How to install Ansible in Debian version 12? Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Debian using the default “main” repository.
Introduction JetPorch, or Jet Enterprise Professional Orchestrator or simply Jet, is a versatile and community-driven IT automation platform designed for configuration management, deployment, orchestration, patch management, and executing arbitrary workflows.
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of automation and orchestration, Red Hat’s Ansible Automation Platform has remained a go-to choice for IT professionals.
Introduction Jet is a versatile and community-driven IT automation platform designed for various tasks such as configuration, deployment, orchestration, patch management, and executing diverse workflows.
Introduction In the world of automation and orchestration, Ansible has long been a frontrunner, simplifying complex tasks and empowering users with streamlined solutions.
Introduction The Ansible Community Day Berlin 2023 was an exceptional gathering of Ansible enthusiasts, where attendees had the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and gain insights into the evolving landscape of automation.
Introduction Ansible Community Day Berlin 2023 brought together professionals from diverse backgrounds, and we had the opportunity to meet Kai and Sebastian from the Free University of Berlin.
Introduction The Ansible Community Day Berlin 2023 provided a platform for networking enthusiasts to connect and share their innovative approaches to network automation.
Introduction The Ansible Community Day Berlin 2023 brought together Ansible enthusiasts from around the world to discuss, collaborate, and share insights on the automation landscape.
Introduction At the Ansible Community Day in Berlin 2023, I had the privilege of sitting down with Anže Luzar from XLAB Spotter to discuss the groundbreaking Ansible Playbook Scanning Tool known as “Steampunk Spotter.
Introduction In the vibrant Ansible Community Day Berlin 2023 setting, I had the pleasure of conversing with Daniel Schier, a seasoned IT craftsman and dedicated Ansible enthusiast.
Introduction At the Ansible Community Day in Berlin 2023, we had the honor of chatting with Greg Sutcliffe, a dedicated member of the Ansible community and one of the Community Architects at Red Hat.
Introduction Yesterday (20th September 2023), I attended and presented the highly anticipated Ansible Community Day in Berlin, and it did not disappoint.
Introduction When managing infrastructure with Ansible, it’s essential to have insights into resource consumption and performance metrics during playbook execution.
Introduction Ansible, a cornerstone of modern automation, empowers system administrators with the tools to execute tasks efficiently across distributed environments.
Introduction In IT infrastructure management, automation is a key component that empowers administrators to streamline repetitive tasks and ensure consistent operations.
Introduction Ansible, a versatile automation tool, empowers system administrators to achieve operational excellence through streamlined workflows and simplified configurations.
Introduction In the dynamic realm of IT management, having a robust backup and restoration strategy is akin to having a safety net under the tightrope of operations.
Introduction The integration between Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform’s Private Automation Hub and Automation Controller brings a seamless and efficient automation experience to your organization.
Introduction In the dynamic realm of IT management, staying ahead requires more than just basic monitoring; it demands a symphony of real-time insights, seamless data collection, and actionable visualization.
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, robust logging and centralized log aggregation are critical components for ensuring your infrastructure’s stability, security, and performance.
JetPorch Jetporch.com is the home of Jet Enterprise Performance Orchestrator, aiming to be a community-driven enterprise automation and orchestration platform designed for reliability, simplicity, planetary scale, and strong enterprise security, led by Michael DeHaan, the original creator of IT automation programs Cobbler and Ansible®.
Buy on Amazon Buy on BPB WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Gain a comprehensive knowledge of Ansible and its practical applications in Linux and Windows environments.
Introduction In today’s fast-paced and complex IT landscape, organizations face the challenge of managing diverse cloud environments efficiently while minimizing human errors.
Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, automation has become crucial for organizations seeking to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and accelerate project delivery.
Event-Driven Ansible In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face the challenge of managing complex IT environments while striving to deliver innovative solutions.
Apress FeaturedFriday This week’s #FeaturedFriday focuses on Luca Berton, author of “Ansible for Kubernetes by Example: Automate Your Kubernetes Cluster with Ansible.
Red Hat Consulting for Ansible Red Hat Consulting offers solutions to help customers adopt and integrate the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform effectively.
How to install Ansible in Fedora version 38.
Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Fedora 38 using the system repository.
One of the major news of the Red Hat Summit 2023 and AnsibleFest worldwide event was the announcement of the Ansible Lightspeed with IBM Watson Code Assistant.
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The books “Ansible for VMware by Examples” and “Ansible for Kubernetes by Example” provides a comprehensive guide on how to automate various tasks in VMware and Kubernetes using Ansible, an open-source IT automation tool.
Buy on Amazon Buy on Apress What You’ll Learn How to automate Kubernetes pods, services, and storage with Ansible Learn to automate Kubernetes cluster management with Ansible How to automate Kubernetes cloud services such as Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Ansible Understand Ansible troubleshooting About this book Learn how to automate your Kubernetes infrastructure using Ansible.
Exploring Ansible’s set_fact Module with Example Ansible is an open-source automation tool widely used for configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration.
Buy on Amazon Buy on Apress What You’ll Learn How to automate Kubernetes pods, services, and storage with Ansible Learn to automate Kubernetes cluster management with Ansible How to automate Kubernetes cloud services such as Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Ansible Understand Ansible troubleshooting About this book Learn how to automate your Kubernetes infrastructure using Ansible.
Introduction As an automation expert, you may have encountered situations where you need to interact with command-line interfaces that require user input.
As an Ansible automation expert, I often use Visual Studio Code (VSCode) as my integrated development environment (IDE) for writing Ansible playbooks and roles.
Amazon Application Load Balancer (ALB) As applications grow in complexity, they require more sophisticated infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability.
Amazon Identity and Access Management (Amazon IAM) Amazon IAM (Identity and Access Management) is a web service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that enables you to manage access to AWS resources for users and groups within your organization.
How to Configure Ansible Dynamic Inventory for VMware Automating your Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure with Ansible enables you to achieve Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
S3 Bucket AWS S3 bucket is a popular object storage service that offers a cost-effective and scalable solution to store and retrieve large amounts of data.
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services to customers, including computing, storage, and databases, among others.
Creating an Azure Virtual Machine Scale Set using Ansible In the world of cloud computing, scalability is a critical requirement for many organizations.
Creating an Azure Virtual Network with Ansible Playbook As organizations continue to adopt cloud technologies, the need for automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management becomes more important than ever.
Automating the process of updating the IP address and netmask values in the network configuration file of multiple remote hosts can be a time-consuming and tedious task.
Introduction This is an Ansible playbook written in YAML format that automates the creation of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances and collects the host data.
Retrieve ASM Policy Facts from the F5 Network Infrastructure Businesses nowadays are using DevOps and automation to speed up application development and eliminate IT bottlenecks.
The latest Q1 2023 Forrester Wave™ Infrastructure Automation report classifies Red Hat Ansible as a leader in the segment of Infrastructure Automation.
Standalone automation controller with internal database (single host) The following inventory file is used to install the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform with one Ansible Automation Controller.
Ansible Automation Platform Hello, my fellow automation aficionados! Are you tired of spending your days manually configuring servers and managing networks?
Google Bard Google Bard is the newest Chat-style Artificial Intelligence created by Google based on the Google Language Model for Dialogue Applications (or LaMDA for short).
Ansible Automation Platform Operator Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform’s latest release supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8 and 9 and Red Hat Openshift (the Red Hat Enterprise release of Kubernetes).
Buy on Amazon Buy on Apress Who This Book Is For IT professionals of the information technology who would like a jargon-free understanding of Ansible technology, including VMware, Linux, and Windows Systems Administrators, DevOps professionals, thought leaders, and infrastructure-as-code enthusiasts.
Thank you for this year together.
2022 saw a lot of innovation in the Ansible technology and the restart of the AnsibleFest 2022 as a physical event after two editions in a virtual way.
How to install Ansible in Fedora version 37.
Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Fedora 37 using the system repository.
10th November, 2022 Hello Ansible Pilot Community, This article is a bit different from the usual one because we are all living in some turbulent times, and I would like to share with you some personal thoughts and maybe relate to you.
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Introduction In today’s episode of Ansible Pilot, I’m Luca Berton, and we’ll delve into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the common error “Failed to connect to the host via SSH: localhost port 22.
What is Red Hat OpenShift Local an OpenShift 4 cluster for local development minimum 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 35 GB storage formerly CodeReady Containers OpenShift Local is designed for local development and testing on an OpenShift 4 cluster.
How to Create an Ansible AWX superuser in Docker containers? Ansible AWX superuser has the power to configure all the settings and has unlimited power inside the modern web-UI and API interface.
How to build Ansible AWX in Docker containers? AWX is the Open Source upstream project of the Ansible Automation Controller, included in the Ansible Automation Platform (formerly Ansible Tower).
What is Ansible AWX? AWX is the Open Source upstream project of the Ansible Automation Controller, part of the Ansible Automation Platform (formerly Ansible Tower).
How to run a custom Ansible Execution Environment? Using an Ansible Execution Environment is the latest technology to maintain up-to-date Python dependency of the Ansible collections without interfering with your Linux system.
Buy on Amazon Buy on Apress Who This Book Is For IT professionals of the information technology who would like a jargon-free understanding of Ansible technology, including VMware, Linux, and Windows Systems Administrators, DevOps professionals, thought leaders, and infrastructure-as-code enthusiasts.
How to run the latest AWX in Docker containers? Running AWX in local Docker containers allows you to test the AWX web-UI and API to easily manage Ansible Playbook execution.
How to build a custom Ansible Execution Environment? Using an Ansible Execution Environment is the latest technology to maintain up-to-date Python dependency of the Ansible collections without interfering with your Linux system.
How to build and Run an Ansible Execution Environment? Using an Ansible Execution Environment is the latest technology to maintain up-to-date Python dependency of the Ansible collections without interfering with your Linux system.
Ansible Self-Paced Labs https://www.ansible.com/products/ansible-training The ansible official website recently introduced the Ansible Self-Paced Labs resources to try with some hands-on sessions the Ansible technology.
How to display the Current ansible-playbook Path? I’m going to show you how to Use the “playbook_dir” Ansible Magic Variable in Ansible Playbook with a live Playbook and some simple Ansible code.
How to install Ansible in Rocky Linux version 9. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Rocky Linux 9 using the appstream system repository.
Introduction Today we’re going to talk about Ansible troubleshooting, specifically about the “Failed to import the required Python library (botocore or boto3)” message and enable Ansible For AWS.
How to configure a Python Virtual Environment for Ansible AWS? Using a Python Virtual Environment is a convenient way to maintain up-to-date Python dependency of the Ansible collection amazon.
How to install Ansible in AlmaLinux version 9. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside AlmaLinux 9 using the appstream system repository.
How to install Ansible in OracleLinux version 9. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside OracleLinux 9 using the appstream system repository.
How to configure a Python Virtual Environment for Ansible VMware? Using a Python Virtual Environment is a convenient way to maintain up-to-date the Python dependency of the Ansible collection community.
Ansible troubleshooting - VMware certificate verify failed connecting to vCenter or ESXi Today we’re going to talk about Ansible troubleshooting, specifically about the “Unable to connect to vCenter or ESXi API [SSL: CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED] certificate verify failed (_ssl.
Introduction Module: community.vmware.vmware_guest_disk Purpose: Manage disks related to virtual machines in a given vCenter infrastructure The Ansible module vmware_guest_disk is part of the community-supported collection of modules for interacting with VMware.
How to Dry Run an Ansible Playbook? The check and diff modes are extremely useful to have a clear vision of the changes that are going to be performed on the target node.
Ansible troubleshooting - VMware Unknown error while connecting to vCenter or ESXi Today we’re going to talk about Ansible troubleshooting, specifically about the “Unknown error while connecting to vCenter or ESXi API, [Errno -2] Name or service not known” message and enable Ansible For VMware.
How to install Ansible in Fedora version 36. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Fedora 36 using the system repository.
Ansible troubleshooting — VMware Failed to Import PyVmomi Today we’re going to talk about Ansible troubleshooting, specifically about the “Failed to import the required Python library (PyVmomi)” message and enable Ansible For VMware.
How to configure Ansible for VMware? Ansible provides various modules to manage VMware infrastructure, which includes data center, cluster, host system, and virtual machine.
How to Backup Config on Mikrotik RouterOS with Ansible? Maintaining a backup copy of your network appliance configuration is a good practice for all IT Professionals.
How to write a variable to file with Ansible? From a simple value or the result of complex command execution on the target node often we have the need to write the result to a file.
How to change user passwords on Windows-like systems with Ansible? Password change is a mundane task that every System Administrator needs to perform regularly for your user base.
Introduction Today we’re going to talk about Ansible troubleshooting, specifically about Ansible troubleshooting - Unhandled exception while executing module win_user.
How to perform Rolling Update with Ansible on Windows-like systems? Every System Administrator knows how important is to maintain an up-to-date fleet in a consistent state.
What is the difference between ansible_hostname vs inventory_hostname? These two ansible internal variables sometimes confuse one for another but they’re fundamentally different.
How to Execute command on the Ansible host? When Ansible becomes part of your daily workflow it is natural you would like to automate also task in your local machine.
How to configure a Windows Host for Ansible? I’ll show you step by step on a freshly installed machine how to configure a “basic” authentication, use a Local Accounts for authentication and successfully execute a simple “win_ping” Ansible Playbook.
What is Red Hat CodeReady Containers an OpenShift 4 cluster for local development minimum 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 35 GB storage CodeReady Containers is designed for local development and testing on an OpenShift 4 cluster.
TL;DR: From Zero to Hero: How to build the Ansible Pilot Community - Ansible Anwendertreffen 15 February 2022 conference 15:15 - 16:00 CET timezone - From Zero to Hero: How to build the Ansible Pilot Community - by Luca Berton (Red Hat CZ)
What is Polkit Privilege Escalation - (CVE-2021–4034)? “A memory corruption vulnerability in Polkit’s pkexec, witch allows any unprivileged user to gain full root privilege on a vulnerable system using default polkit configuration” cit.
How to Install Docker in Windows-like systems with Ansible? Today I’m going to reveal how to install the software in a Windows-managed host using Chocolatey Package Manager.
How to install Ansible in Oracle Linux version 8. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Oracle Linux 8 using the EPEL repository.
My Ansible Playbook code was officially included in the Red Hat Security Bulletin RHSB-2021-009 Log4Shell - Remote Code Execution - log4j (CVE-2021-44228).
How to install Ansible in Windows 11. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Windows 11 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux.
How to install Ansible in Gentoo Linux? Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Gentoo using the default “portage” package manager.
SELinux Permissive Domain What is SELinux? Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is a Linux kernel security module that provides a mechanism for supporting access control security policies, including mandatory access controls (MAC).
How to install Ansible in AlmaLinux version 8. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside AlmaLinux 8 using the EPEL repository.
How to install Ansible in Arch Linux? Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain up-to-date Ansible in Arch Linux using the Community repository.
How to install Ansible in Fedora version 35. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Fedora 35 using the default repository.
How to install Ansible in CentOS Stream version 9. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside CentO Stream version 9 using the system AppStream repository.
How to install Ansible in Amazon Linux version 2? Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Amazon Linux 2 using the Amazon Extras Library and EPEL repositories.
How to install Ansible in Debian version 11? Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Debian using the default “main” repository.
How to install Ansible in Rocky Linux version 8. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Rocky Linux 8 using the EPEL repository.
How to install Ansible in openSUSE Leap? Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside openSUSE 15 using the distribution repository.
How to Install Google Chrome in Windows-like systems with Ansible? Today I’m going to reveal how to install the software in a Windows-managed host using Chocolatey Package Manager.
How to install Ansible in Windows 10 Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Windows 10 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux.
How to install Ansible in Fedora version 34. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside Fedora 34 using the default repository.
How to install Ansible in CentOS Stream version 8. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside CentOS Stream 8 using the EPEL Next repository.
How to install Ansible in CentOS version 8. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside CentOS 8 using the EPEL repository.
Introduction In today’s episode of Ansible Pilot, I’m Luca Berton, and we’ll be delving into the process of changing a user password on a Linux system using Ansible.
Introduction Today we’re going to talk about Ansible troubleshooting and specifically about the “Fatal usermod: unlocking the user’s password would result in a passwordless account.
Introduction Welcome back to Ansible Pilot! I’m Luca Berton, and today we’re diving into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the error that states “the PowerShell shell family is incompatible with the sudo become plugin.
Introduction In today’s episode of Ansible Pilot, I’m Luca Berton, and we’ll be diving into Ansible troubleshooting, focusing on the infamous “not a valid attribute for a Play” error.
How to Install Windows software with Ansible? Today I’m going to reveal a secret to installing the software in a Windows-managed host using Chocolatey Package Manager.
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Ansible Pilot. I’m Luca Berton, and today we’ll delve into Ansible troubleshooting, specifically focusing on the “chgrp failed” error.
How to test Windows host availability? Today we’re going to talk about the simplest way to test if a Windows-managed host is available to receive our commands.
How to install Ansible with PIP, the Python package manager? Today we’re going to talk about how to use the up-to-date version of Ansible in Linux and macOS using PIP.
How to install Ansible in the latest Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Today we’re going to talk about the easier way to install and maintain Ansible inside ubuntu 20.