Ansible Inventory and Collection Projects
Structure, organize your Ansible content in Inventory, Collection projects / repositories.
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Managing Dictionary Merging in C2 Platform Ansible Projects
Best practices for utilizing dictionary merging in C2 Ansible inventory projects.
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What is Docker-in-docker ( DinD )?
Docker-in-Docker (DinD) is a common technique used in GitLab CI/CD pipelines on Kubernetes to run Docker commands within Docker containers.
Vagrant Sync Folders
Learn how to effortlessly synchronize a folder from your host machine to the guest machine.
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Group-based Environments
Organize your Ansible inventory and variables for different environments.
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Local Stuff
Ansible configuration that should be local and ignored by Git.
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Slashes vs Backslashes When Targeting MS Windows Hosts
When targeting MS Windows hosts, use slashes for all paths. Convert to backslashes only if necessary.
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Managing Secrets with Ansible Vault in AAP / AWX
Learn how to effectively manage secrets using Ansible Vault in Ansible projects, particularly in the context of Red Hat Automation Platform (AAP) and AWX.
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Streamlining RHEL Registration and Subscription Automation
Learn how the automation of Red Hat Linux registration and subscription enhances the C2 Platform Development environment, simplifying access to necessary resources and services.
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Variable prefix
Prefix variable names with role or project prefix.
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Avoid Hardcoding Download URLs and Paths in Tasks
Guidelines and examples on how to make Ansible flexible and easy to use.
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Definition of Done ( DoD )
Establishing Effective DoD Criteria for Ansible Projects.
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Semantic Sprints ( SemSprint )
Consistent and meaningful naming of sprints, like SemVer.
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Enhancing Ansible Playbooks with Tags
Implement a structured tagging system in Ansible playbooks to increase task flexibility, enhance maintainability, and improve reusability, thus optimizing both development and operational efficiency.
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Clone script
Automate setup of the development environment with multiple Git repositories.
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Lazy naming convention
Naming with the least amount of keystrokes.
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Ansible Guideline: Using Internal Roles
This guideline is tailored for teams that are relatively new to Ansible and wish to gain experience by using internal roles.