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Table of Contents * Overview * What are Ansible Roles? * Standard Directory Structure * Creating a Role with Ansible Galaxy * Documenting Roles * Using Roles in a Playbook * Role Dependencies * Best Practices * Conclusion Ansible Roles: Overview, Need, and How They Work What Is an Ansible Role? Ansible roles are a core feature within the
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Table of Contents * Overview * What Are Ansible Plugins? * Types of Ansible Plugins * Plugin Location and Loading * Creating a Custom Plugin * Example: Plugin Directory Structure * Discovering Available Plugins * Conclusion What Are Ansible Plugins? Ansible plugins are modular Python scripts that extend and customize the core functionalities of Ansible. They act as
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Table of Contents * Overview * Configure VLAN on Cisco Switch * Firewall Rule Deployment (ASA) * Backup Device Configurations * Compliance Checking Using Ansible * Automated User Provisioning * Conclusion Configure VLAN on Cisco Switch This section covers how to automate VLAN configuration on a Cisco switch using an Ansible playbook. Follow these steps to deploy
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Table of Contents * Overview * What Is an Ansible Module? * Developing Custom Ansible Modules * Creating a Standalone Python Module * Info and Facts Modules * Using Module Utilities * Adding Local Modules * Key Module Development Best Practices * Conclusion Ansible Modules: Overview What Is an Ansible Module? Ansible modules are the core building blocks behind
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Table of Contents * Overview * Inventory File Locations & Structure * Example: INI Format * Example: YAML Format * Logical Grouping Guidelines * Example: Hierarchical Group Structure * Assigning Variables * YAML Example * INI Example * Inventory Verification * Best Practices * Pre-defined Variables * Conclusion Ansible Inventory: Overview What Is Ansible Inventory? Ansible inventory is the foundational component that tells
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Table of Contents * Overview * Key Characteristics of Managed Nodes * Example Inventory File (INI Format) * Managed Node Preparation Checklist * Playbook Targeting Example * Best Practices * References to Ansible Concepts * Conclusion Ansible: Managed Nodes Overview What Are Managed Nodes? In Ansible, a managed node is any system—virtual or physical server, network device,
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Table of Contents * Overview * Definition and Role * Prerequisites * Setup Procedure * Configure Inventory * Establish Secure Communication * Verification * Conclusion Ansible Control Node: Overview What Is an Ansible Control Node? The Ansible Control Node is the centerpiece of any Ansible automation architecture. It is a dedicated system—typically a Linux server or virtual
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Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Prerequisites * Configuration * Validation * Troubleshooting * Conclusion Ansible Deep Dive: Overview What is Ansible? Ansible is an open-source automation platform that enables the configuration, management, deployment, and orchestration of servers, networks, and applications. It leverages human-readable YAML files called playbooks to describe automation tasks, making it
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Pipelines: Azure DevOps (ADO) & Ansible AWX Integration Everything You Need to Know Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Prerequisites * Configuration * Validation * Troubleshooting * Conclusion Overview: Azure DevOps (ADO) is a comprehensive suite of development tools for planning, collaboration, and CI/CD pipelines. It includes services like Azure Pipelines for build/
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Ansible AWX: Deep Dive Everything You Need to Know Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Prerequisites * Configuration * Syncing Git Repository * Validation * Troubleshooting * Conclusion Overview: Ansible AWX & Ansible Tower Ansible AWX and Ansible Tower are powerful, web-based platforms designed to centralize, orchestrate, and streamline IT automation using Ansible. Both tools
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Ansible: Roles Using Jinja2 (REST-API) Templating Everything You Need to Know Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Prerequisites * Configuration * Validation * Troubleshooting * Conclusion Overview: Jinja2 Templating with REST APIs in Ansible Roles What is it? * You use Jinja2 templates to dynamically build REST API payloads (JSON or XML) in your Ansible