Ansible AWX: Simplifying Automation and IT Management
Learn Ansible AWX/Tower to streamline automation, manage IT tasks effortlessly, and boost your productivity step by step
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Learn Ansible AWX/Tower to streamline automation, manage IT tasks effortlessly, and boost your productivity step by step
Ansible AWX is the free, open-source version of Ansible Tower. It helps automate IT tasks like managing servers and deploying software through a web interface. AWX offers features like job scheduling, role-based access, and tracking results. It's ideal for small teams or projects, providing an easy way to manage automation without extra costs.
Introduction
An Overview of Ansible AWX/Tower.
Features of Ansible AWX.
Features of Ansible Tower.
Similarities Between Ansible AWX and Ansible Tower.
Key Differences Between Ansible AWX and Ansible Tower.
When to Use Ansible AWX vs. Ansible Tower.
VM Setup for Ansible AWX Installation
Ansible AWX Installation: A Comprehensive Overview
Ansible AWX Setup
Ansible AWX VM Setup with Oracle VM
Ubuntu 24.04 Installation on Oracle VM
Update and Configure the VM
Access VMs Using MobaXterm
Installation of Ansible AWX
Set Up Docker on Ubuntu
Install and Configure Minikube Cluster on Ubuntu
Install Kubectl Command-Line Tool
Initialize the Minikube Cluster
Configure the Minikube Cluster
Deploy Ansible AWX via Operator
Create a awx-ubuntu.yml file
Access the Dashboard from the Ubuntu System
Access the Dashboard from Outside the Ubuntu System
Ansible AWX Dashboard: Introduction and Overview
Navigating the Ansible AWX Dashboard
Ansible AWX Dashboard: Key Features and Functionality
Ansible AWX Dashboard: Access Section
Client Setup for Ansible AWX: A Step-by-Step Guide
SSH and User Setup for AWX Client Integration
Passwordless Authentication for AWX-Client Integration
Ansible AWX: Organization, Project Setup, and Troubleshooting Lab
Lab Session Overview: Key Concepts and Practical Exercises
Create Organization in AWX
Create a Project
Troubleshooting Project Creation Warning
Set Up Credentials
Create an Inventory
Run Command - Test Ping Connectivity
Run Command - Check OS Version
Ansible AWX Templates
Introduction to AWX Templates: Key Concepts and Usage
Create and Place Ansible Playbook in Directory
Create Job Template: MyFirstJobTemplate
Launch the Template
Cross-Platform Nginx Package Installation with Ansible AWX
Overview of Playbook for Nginx Installation
Create a new Playbook Directory
Copy Ansible Playbook to Playbook Directory
Create New Job Template
Run Job Template and Verify Nginx on Clients
Ansible AWX Integration with Git
AWX and Git Integration: A Complete Overview
Create a Project Using Git as Source Control
Create a new Inventory
Add Hosts to Inventory Using a Git Repository
Create New Job Template
Launch the Template
Run Another Playbook with the Same Job Template
Sync a Git Repository from Your Project
Add and Configure Schedules in Your Project
Execute a Playbook via AWX
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
How RBAC Works in AWX: An Overview
Different User Types in AWX
Organizations in AWX: Key Functions and Roles
Create a Normal User
Create a System Auditor User
Create a System Administrator User
Add Permissions to access Job Template
Add Permissions to access Inventory
Create New Team
Manage Teams: Adding Users to a Team in AWX
Configuring Team Memberships
Assign Roles to Teams
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