IT Automation

Mastering the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Exam

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.

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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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Simplify Disk Management with Ansible Quota Module

Managing disk usage quotas is critical for ensuring fair resource allocation in shared environments like multi-user servers or DevOps pipelines.

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Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on Ansible Managed Systems

Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on Ansible Managed Systems Learn how to resolve the common error related to user quota configuration using Ansible.

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Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on XFS File Systems 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.

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Avoid Variable Collisions in Ansible with loop_control

When writing Ansible playbooks, efficient use of variables is crucial to avoid unintended behavior or collisions.

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Red Hat Ansible: Forrester Wave Market Leader Q4 2024

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform: Dominating Infrastructure Automation in 2024

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Automating Key Management with Ansible Using ansible.utils.remove_keys

Introduction In automation workflows, efficient data manipulation plays a crucial role, especially when managing sensitive data or cleaning structured inputs.

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Automating Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) with Ansible

Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) is a powerful feature that ensures files are synchronized across multiple servers in a network.

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Handling Non-Compliant Variable Names in Ansible Easily

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.

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Ansible Role Input Validation with validate_argument_spec

Introduction Ensuring the integrity of inputs in automation workflows is crucial, especially in a dynamic and modular framework like Ansible.

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Participate in the Ansible Project Survey 2024 & Join the Community

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.

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Ansible London Meetup 2024 Recap: Highlights and Insights

On September 23rd, 2024, I had the honor of presenting at the Ansible London Meetup, held at Dell Technologies in London.

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Automate Ansible Galaxy Roles with GitHub Actions

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.

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Conditional Ansible Role Execution in Playbooks

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.

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Effective Techniques to Clear Host Errors in Ansible Playbooks

Handling Host Errors in Ansible In any automation system, handling errors efficiently is crucial to ensure smooth operations.

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Ansible Community Meetup 2024: Updates, Releases, and Networking

The recent Ansible community meetup hosted by Red Hat brought together a diverse group of contributors, developers, and automation enthusiasts from around the world.

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Luca Berton Presents "From Zero to Hero" at Ansible London Meetup

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.

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JSON Data Search with Ansible

Introduction Ansible is a powerful tool used for automation and configuration management.

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Integrate Ansible with VMware vRealize Automation Efficiently

Introduction As IT environments become increasingly complex, the need for robust automation tools to manage infrastructure across various platforms is more critical than ever.

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Creating Custom Ansible Plugins to Fetch API Data Easily

Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.

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Automate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with Ansible Playbooks

Introduction In today’s IT landscape, the automation of cloud infrastructure has become a pivotal aspect of managing scalable, reliable, and efficient systems.

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Ansible Development: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Ansible Documentation: Your Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Event-Driven Ansible: Revolutionizing IT Automation

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.

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