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Change default project base path in Ansible AWX/Tower

Changing the Default Project Base Path in Ansible AWX Tower Problem When working with Ansible AWX Tower the default project base path can sometimes be inconveni

2 min read 07-10-2024 28
Change default project base path in Ansible AWX/Tower
Change default project base path in Ansible AWX/Tower

Ansible: how to run a play with hosts with different passwords?

Ansible Running Plays with Diverse Host Passwords Problem You need to run an Ansible play on multiple hosts each with a unique password This can be tricky as An

2 min read 07-10-2024 26
Ansible: how to run a play with hosts with different passwords?
Ansible: how to run a play with hosts with different passwords?

How to run AWS CLI command tasks in Ansible Tower

Running AWS CLI Commands in Ansible Tower for Automation Bliss Problem You want to automate repetitive AWS tasks but you re tired of manually executing AWS CLI

2 min read 07-10-2024 33
How to run AWS CLI command tasks in Ansible Tower
How to run AWS CLI command tasks in Ansible Tower

How to delete *.web files only if they exist

Safely Deleting web Files A Beginners Guide Ever encountered a bunch of web files cluttering up your system and wondered how to clean them up safely Its a commo

2 min read 07-10-2024 27
How to delete *.web files only if they exist
How to delete *.web files only if they exist

Use a default if a variable is not defined

Defaulting to the Rescue Handling Undefined Variables in Python In programming we often encounter situations where a variable might not be defined or have a val

2 min read 07-10-2024 29
Use a default if a variable is not defined
Use a default if a variable is not defined

msg: No handler was ready to authenticate. 1 handlers were checked. ['HmacAuthV4Handler'] Check your credentials

msg No handler was ready to authenticate 1 handlers were checked Hmac Auth V4 Handler Check your credentials Decoding the AWS Error Have you ever encountered th

3 min read 07-10-2024 24
msg: No handler was ready to authenticate. 1 handlers were checked. ['HmacAuthV4Handler'] Check your credentials
msg: No handler was ready to authenticate. 1 handlers were checked. ['HmacAuthV4Handler'] Check your credentials

How to change an existing user's password?

How to Change an Existing Users Password A Step by Step Guide Changing an existing users password is a common task for system administrators and security consci

2 min read 07-10-2024 21
How to change an existing user's password?
How to change an existing user's password?

Copy multiple files with Ansible

Streamlining File Transfers with Ansible Copy Multiple Files Efficiently Copying multiple files across your infrastructure can be a tedious and error prone proc

2 min read 07-10-2024 18
Copy multiple files with Ansible
Copy multiple files with Ansible

Run ansible-playbook with a user-data script on an EC2 instance

Launching EC 2 Instances with Ansible and User Data Scripts When provisioning AWS EC 2 instances its often necessary to perform initial configuration and instal

2 min read 07-10-2024 21
Run ansible-playbook with a user-data script on an EC2 instance
Run ansible-playbook with a user-data script on an EC2 instance

"yum -y install nfs-utils nfs-utils-lib" when installing NFS client on a CentOS vagrant machine

Setting up NFS Client on Cent OS Vagrant A Simple Guide Virtual machines particularly those running on Vagrant often rely on network file sharing for efficient

2 min read 07-10-2024 25
"yum -y install nfs-utils nfs-utils-lib" when installing NFS client on a CentOS vagrant machine
"yum -y install nfs-utils nfs-utils-lib" when installing NFS client on a CentOS vagrant machine

Ansible code to restart Apache

Restarting Apache with Ansible A Simple and Effective Guide Managing server configurations especially restarting services like Apache can be tedious and repetit

2 min read 07-10-2024 18
Ansible code to restart Apache
Ansible code to restart Apache

How to debug Ansible issues?

Unraveling Ansible Mysteries A Guide to Effective Debugging Ansible a powerful automation tool simplifies infrastructure management However like any complex sys

2 min read 07-10-2024 40
How to debug Ansible issues?
How to debug Ansible issues?

How to Make Ansible variable mandatory

Ensuring Crucial Inputs Making Ansible Variables Mandatory Ansible is a powerful automation tool that streamlines infrastructure management However relying on o

2 min read 07-10-2024 56
How to Make Ansible variable mandatory
How to Make Ansible variable mandatory

How to run only one role of an Ansible playbook?

Running Only One Role in Your Ansible Playbook A Simple Guide Ansible the powerful automation tool allows you to manage and configure your infrastructure with p

2 min read 06-10-2024 49
How to run only one role of an Ansible playbook?
How to run only one role of an Ansible playbook?

What is up with Ansible's runtime environment variables?

Demystifying Ansibles Runtime Environment Variables Ansible a powerful automation tool relies heavily on environment variables to manage its execution and inter

2 min read 06-10-2024 54
What is up with Ansible's runtime environment variables?
What is up with Ansible's runtime environment variables?

Override Ansible default package manager

Overriding Ansibles Default Package Manager A Comprehensive Guide Ansible a powerful automation tool simplifies system configuration and management by leveragin

2 min read 06-10-2024 49
Override Ansible default package manager
Override Ansible default package manager

ansible nested jinja expression

Unlocking Power Demystifying Nested Jinja Expressions in Ansible Ansibles power lies in its ability to automate complex tasks using YAML playbooks Jinja templat

2 min read 06-10-2024 49
ansible nested jinja expression
ansible nested jinja expression

Customization of the guest operating system 'freebsd64Guest' is not supported

Virtual Box Customization of the guest operating system freebsd64 Guest is not supported A Solution Guide Problem You re trying to customize your Free BSD virtu

2 min read 06-10-2024 46
Customization of the guest operating system 'freebsd64Guest' is not supported
Customization of the guest operating system 'freebsd64Guest' is not supported

Ansible "Failed to connect to host via ssh: Permission denied" when trying -m ping all

Troubleshooting Failed to connect to host via ssh Permission denied in Ansible Ping The Problem You re trying to run ansible m ping all to check the connectivit

2 min read 06-10-2024 44
Ansible "Failed to connect to host via ssh: Permission denied" when trying -m ping all
Ansible "Failed to connect to host via ssh: Permission denied" when trying -m ping all

How to send email as a condition in Ansible Playbook?

Sending Emails in Ansible Playbooks Based on Conditions Ansible is a powerful automation tool that simplifies infrastructure management tasks One common require

2 min read 06-10-2024 47
How to send email as a condition in Ansible Playbook?
How to send email as a condition in Ansible Playbook?

Escape characters in Jinja2 Ansible

Escaping Characters in Jinja2 for Ansible A Comprehensive Guide Jinja2 Ansibles templating engine provides powerful tools for dynamic content creation However s

2 min read 06-10-2024 69
Escape characters in Jinja2 Ansible
Escape characters in Jinja2 Ansible

ansible-playbook could not be found when executing through jenkins

Ansible Playbook Not Found A Common Jenkins Integration Issue and Its Solution Problem You ve carefully crafted an Ansible playbook to automate your infrastruct

2 min read 06-10-2024 40
ansible-playbook could not be found when executing through jenkins
ansible-playbook could not be found when executing through jenkins

Ansible - Windows path variable

Navigating Windows Paths with Ansible A Comprehensive Guide Ansible a powerful automation tool simplifies managing infrastructure across various platforms inclu

3 min read 06-10-2024 52
Ansible - Windows path variable
Ansible - Windows path variable

Ansible Python interpreter Issue

Ansibles Python Interpreter Quandary A Guide to Troubleshooting The Problem Ansible a powerful automation tool relies heavily on Python When the Python interpre

2 min read 06-10-2024 43
Ansible Python interpreter Issue
Ansible Python interpreter Issue

How to retrieve and use a tar.gz.asc from github in an Ansible playbook? With a given gpg key?

Unpacking Encrypted Archives from Git Hub in Ansible A Practical Guide Problem You have a critical software package hosted on Git Hub thats compressed with tar

2 min read 06-10-2024 50
How to retrieve and use a tar.gz.asc from github in an Ansible playbook? With a given gpg key?
How to retrieve and use a tar.gz.asc from github in an Ansible playbook? With a given gpg key?