The run_once statement in Ansible
Introduction Ansible is a powerful automation tool that makes managing IT infrastructure easier.
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Write a Variable to a File - Ansible module copy vs template
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.
Continue readingDifference Between ansible_hostname and inventory_hostname Explained
What is the difference between ansible_hostname vs inventory_hostname? These two ansible internal variables sometimes confuse one for another but they’re fundamentally different.
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How to permanently set system-wide environment variables on remote Linux with Ansible?
Continue readingDownload a file using an HTTPS proxy via environment variables - Ansible get_url and environment
How to download a file using an HTTPS proxy via environment variables with Ansible?
Continue readingSet remote environment per task or play - Ansible environment statement
How to set remote environment per Ansible task or play? I’m going to show you a live Playbook with some simple Ansible code.
Continue readingBreak Strings Across Lines in YAML and Ansible
How to Break a string over multiple lines with Ansible? And in general with YAML language.
Continue readingPrint text or variable during execution - Ansible module debug
How to print a text or a variable during the execution with Ansible?
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