IT Operations

Mastering Ansible-Creator: Simplify Your Ansible Collection Development

December 2, 2023
Posted by Luca Berton
automation, Ansible, ansible-creator, IT automation, DevOps, infrastructure as code, configuration management, code scaffolding, Python, VSCode integration, open-source, workflow automation, content development, YAML, playbook, system administration, software deployment, orchestration, IT operations, scripting

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.

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

November 22, 2023
Posted by Luca Berton
Automation, DevOps, Ansible, YAML, Infrastructure, Code Deployment, Configuration, SysAdmin, Scripting, Tech How-To, Programming Tips, IT Workflow, Cloud Automation, DevOps Tools, Tech Tutorials, Learning, Shell Scripting, IT Operations, Automation Engine, Coding Skills

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.

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.

The Red Hat Developer Subscription Renewal Process

Introduction Developers who leverage the Red Hat Developer Subscription for Individuals enjoy a host of benefits, including support, security, updates, and more.

Ansible troubleshooting - Error: name[template]

November 6, 2023
Posted by Luca Berton
Ansible, Automation, Configuration Management, IT Automation, Playbook Error, Troubleshooting, Jinja Templates, Task Naming, Error Resolution, Ansible Best Practices, Automation Tools, DevOps, Scripting, Task Labels, Playbook Structure, IT Operations, Ansible Playbooks, Configuration Scripts, Error Handling, Infrastructure Management

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

Five Reasons for Upgrading to Ansible Core 2.14 or Ansible Community 7.0

October 31, 2023
Posted by Luca Berton
Ansible 2.14, Automation, IT Infrastructure, Python 3.9, Handler Processing, UTF-8 Encoding, Locale Verification, Minor Enhancements, Automation Framework, IT Operations

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure management and automation, staying up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies is essential.