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The run_once statement in Ansible

October 30, 2023
Posted by Luca Berton
ansible, run_once, module, linux, template, CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, variables

Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation tool that makes managing IT infrastructure easier.

Current ansible-playbook Path - playbook_dir Magic Variable - Ansible Tip and Tricks

July 22, 2022
Posted by Luca Berton
ansible, magic, variable, linux, internal, tip, tricks

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.

Master Ansible Magic Variables: A Practical Playbook Guide

May 30, 2022
Posted by Luca Berton
ansible, internal, magic, variable, tip, tricks, ansible internal

How to Use Ansible Magic Variables in Ansible Playbook I’m going to show you a live Playbook and some simple Ansible code.

Write a Variable to a File - Ansible module copy vs template

May 3, 2022
Posted by Luca Berton
ansible, copy, module, linux, template, CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, variables

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.

Ansible troubleshooting - VARIABLE IS NOT DEFINED! ansible_hostname

March 9, 2022
Posted by Luca Berton
ansible, troubleshooting, variable, undefined, error, fatal, ansible fact, gather_facts, inventory_hostname

Introduction Today we’re going to talk about Ansible troubleshooting, specifically about VARIABLE IS NOT DEFINED!