DevOps

Ansible Collection Role Testing with Molecule

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.

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Automate Ansible Collection Testing with GitHub Actions

Introduction GitHub Actions provides a powerful and flexible platform for automating workflows directly within your GitHub repository.

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Creating Ansible Collection Using ansible-creator and VS Code Ansible Extension

Introduction Ansible, an open-source automation tool, has become a cornerstone in the world of IT automation and configuration management.

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Mastering Molecule Scenarios for Ansible Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Molecule, the testing framework for Ansible roles and playbooks, introduces powerful functionality through its concept of scenarios.

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Elevating Ansible Development with Visual Studio Code

Introduction Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a powerful and versatile code editor that supports a wide range of programming languages and extensions.

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Mastering Ansible-Creator: Simplify Your Ansible Collection Development

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.

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Efficient Automation with Ansible

Efficient Automation with Ansible: A Practical Guide for DevOps Professionals

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How to Break a String Over Multiple Lines with Ansible and YAML

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.

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How to Pass Variables to Ansible Playbook via Command Line?

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.

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Publishing Ansible Collections to Ansible Galaxy and Automation Hub

Introduction Ansible Collections provides a structured way to package and distribute Ansible content, offering a modular and organized approach to automation.

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KubeCon and CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 Call For Proposals

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.

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Managing Virtual Environments with Pipenv for Ansible Projects

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.

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Running a Playbook with JetPorch: A Quick Guide

JetPorch, the Jet Enterprise Professional Orchestrator, is a powerful IT automation platform designed for Linux and Mac systems.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error use-loop

Introduction Ansible, a powerful IT automation tool, continually evolves to improve the efficiency and readability of playbooks.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error no-same-owner

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.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error parser-error

Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation tool used to manage and configure IT environments.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error sanity

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.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error meta-runtime

Introduction The meta-runtime rule in Ansible checks the requires_ansible key in the meta/runtime.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error: name[template]

Introduction In the world of IT automation and configuration management, Ansible stands as a powerful tool.

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Cloud Native London 2023: Save the Date

Introduction Save the date for 6th December 2023 for Luca Berton’s presentation at Cloud native London.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error args

Introduction In Ansible, the args rule is a critical aspect of ensuring that your playbook’s task arguments align with the plugin’s documentation.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error avoid-implicit

Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation tool, but its flexibility can sometimes lead to unintended and implicit behaviors in your playbooks.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error fqcn

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.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error galaxy

Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation and configuration management tool that allows you to streamline and simplify complex IT tasks.

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Ansible troubleshooting - Error loop-var-prefix

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.

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