Automation

What Are Ansible Handlers?

Ansible handlers are a powerful feature that enhance efficiency and control in automation workflows.

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What Are Ansible Modules?

Ansible modules are the foundation of Ansible’s automation capabilities. They are small programs that perform specific tasks, enabling you to automate everything from software installation to cloud provisioning.

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What Are Ansible Playbooks?

Ansible playbooks are the heart of Ansible automation, enabling users to define tasks in a structured and human-readable format.

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What Are Ansible Plugins?

Ansible plugins are modular pieces of code that extend and enhance Ansible’s core functionality.

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What Are Ansible Roles?

Ansible roles are a key feature that simplify and organize complex playbooks, making them reusable and scalable.

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What Are Ansible Tags?

Ansible tags are a feature that allows users to selectively control which tasks in a playbook are executed.

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What Are Ansible Templates?

Ansible templates are a powerful feature that enables dynamic generation of configuration files and scripts during automation workflows.

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What Are Ansible Variables?

Ansible variables are a core feature that allows users to make playbooks dynamic and reusable.

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Where Are Ansible Collections Installed?

Ansible collections are modular packages that group related content such as roles, modules, and plugins.

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Where Are Ansible Logs Stored?

Ansible logs are crucial for debugging, auditing, and monitoring your automation workflows.

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Where Are Ansible Playbooks Stored?

Ansible playbooks are essential for defining automation workflows, and storing them in an organized and accessible manner is critical for efficient operations.

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VMware Tag Verification with Ansible

Managing tags in VMware environments can become complex without automation. In this article, you will learn how to verify the existence of VMware tags and create them when necessary using the community.

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Can You Use Ansible's assert Module in Jinja Templates?

Introduction Ansible offers powerful tools for automating IT workflows, but understanding the proper use of its features is essential.

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Automating Data Transformation with Ansible: Converting Dictionaries to Lists

Introduction When working with Ansible, automating data manipulation is crucial for dynamic and scalable playbooks.

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List Tags in VMware Datastore Using Ansible

Introduction Ansible provides powerful tools to automate tasks in VMware environments.

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Advanced Ansible Techniques: Leveraging Jinja2 Filters for Smart Data Transformations

Advanced Ansible and Jinja2 Ansible’s power lies in its ability to handle complex data structures with minimal code.

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Join Us at Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest 2025

🌟 Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest 2025: A Must-Attend Event Mark your calendars for May 19-22, 2025, as Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest return to Boston, MA.

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Luca Berton at CfgMgmtCamp 2025: Ansible Automation Expert on Neo4j GenAI

Introduction CfgMgmtCamp 2025, the premier event for systems administrators, DevOps engineers, and Infrastructure as Code enthusiasts, is taking place in Ghent, Belgium, from February 3–5, 2025.

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Luca Berton at CfgMgmtCamp 2025: Ansible Automation Expert on Neo4j GenAI

Introduction CfgMgmtCamp 2025, the premier event for systems administrators, DevOps engineers, and Infrastructure as Code enthusiasts, is taking place in Ghent, Belgium, from February 3–5, 2025.

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Luca Berton Joins FOSDEM 2025: A Celebration of Open Source Innovation

Discover the Power of Open Source at FOSDEM 2025 I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending FOSDEM 2025, the premier open-source software event, held on February 1–2, 2025, at the ULB Solbosch Campus in Brussels, Belgium.

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Transforming JSON Data with Ansible and Jinja2

Introduction In the world of IT automation, JSON data manipulation is a common task.

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Automating depmod with Ansible

Automating depmod Command with Ansible The depmod command in Linux is critical for generating module dependency information, stored in /lib/modules/<kernel-version>/modules.

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Ansible Tips’n’Tricks: Defining –extra-vars as JSON

Introduction In the realm of Ansible automation, managing variables effectively can save time and reduce errors.

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Red Hat Achieves Top Recognition in G2 Rankings for 2024

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.

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Dynamic Data Construction in Ansible: Managing Users and Groups

Dynamically constructing and managing data structures is a crucial skill in Ansible automation, especially for tasks that require flexible and reusable configurations.

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