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Ansible Overview

Ansible is an open-source software provisioning, configuration management, and application-deployment tool enabling infrastructure as code. It is designed to automate IT processes and provide a simple yet powerful automation engine for managing complex deployments.

Key Features​

  • Infrastructure as Code: Automate provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
  • Agentless Architecture: No need to install agents on managed nodes, making it easy to deploy and manage.
  • Modular: Extensive library of modules to manage various systems and applications.
  • Idempotent: Ensures tasks produce the same result regardless of how many times they are run.
  • Scalable: Suitable for managing both small setups and large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Community and Enterprise Support: Backed by a strong open-source community and available enterprise solutions.

Tech Stack​

We offer multiple configurations of Ansible optimized for performance and stability. Below are the details of our setups:

Ansible (latest version) on Ubuntu Server 22.04​

  • Ansible (latest version): An open-source automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
  • Ubuntu Server 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish): A stable and secure long-term support release, offering enhanced security and support until April 2027.

Key Benefits​

  • Enhanced Security: Ubuntu 22.04 provides the latest security updates and long-term support.
  • Reliable Automation: Ansible offers robust automation capabilities for managing IT infrastructure.

Ansible (latest version) on Ubuntu Server 20.04​

  • Ansible (latest version): An open-source automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): A stable and secure long-term support release, known for its reliability and security.

Key Benefits​

  • Proven Stability: Ubuntu 20.04 offers a reliable and secure platform for running Ansible.
  • Comprehensive Automation: Ansible provides tools for efficient and effective automation of IT tasks.

Ansible AWX (latest version) on Ubuntu Server 20.04​

  • Ansible AWX (latest version): An open-source web application that provides a user interface and API for Ansible, offering enterprise-level features for managing and automating IT infrastructure.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): A stable and secure long-term support release, known for its reliability and security.

Key Benefits​

  • User-Friendly Interface: Ansible AWX offers a web-based interface for managing Ansible deployments.
  • Enterprise Features: Provides advanced features for managing and automating IT infrastructure at an enterprise level.
  • Secure and Stable: Ubuntu 20.04 ensures a secure and stable environment for running Ansible AWX.

Resources​

Conclusion​

Our pre-configured Ansible solutions provide a powerful, secure, and user-friendly environment for automating IT infrastructure. Whether you are managing a small setup or a large enterprise environment, our Ansible configurations offer the tools and performance you need for effective automation and management.

Feel free to reach out to our support team for any queries or assistance with your Ansible setup. Happy automating!