Setup ArcGIS Server and Date Store using Ansible
Install ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Data Store on gsd-agserver1 using Ansible.
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Setup the Automation Controller ( AWX ) using Ansible
Learn how to create the Ansible Automation Controller (AWX) effortlessly using Ansible, utilizing the AWX Operator. This section also guides you through configuring the controller using Ansible, including setting up an organization, credentials, an Ansible Execution Environment, and a Job Template, which facilitates the provisioning of the Reverse Proxy.
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Setup the Automation Controller ( AWX ) using Ansible
Learn how to create the Ansible Automation Controller (AWX) using Ansible, utilizing the AWX Operator. This section also guides you through configuring the controller using Ansible, including setting up an organization, credentials, an Ansible Execution Environment, and Job Templates, which facilitates the provisioning.
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Setup C2 Development Environment
The RWS Development Environment is an extension of the C2 Development Environment, so it’s essential to set up the C2 environment first.
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Manage Your Development Environment
Learn how to create, set up, and effectively use your development environment.
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Manage Your RWS Development Environment
Learn how to create, set up, and effectively use your RWS development environment.
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Getting Started
Learn how to set up a local development environment and create your first virtual machine using Vagrant and Ansible.
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Setup GitLab
Create GitLab instance c2d-gitlab.
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Setup Kubernetes
Create Kubernetes cluster / instance on c2d-ks1.
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Setup a Development Environment on Ubuntu 22
Install Ansible, Vagrant, LXD, Virtualbox and clone the project directories.
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Testing FME WebSocket with OpenSSL and WSCAT
Learn how to validate that FME WebSockets are correctly configured and operational.
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Ubuntu Configuration Guide
Learn how to disable Secure Boot, configure Grub for LXD support, and enable root access without requiring a password on Ubuntu systems.
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Ansible Vault
Securely manage secrets using Ansible Vault.
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Setup ArcGIS Portal and Web Adaptors using Ansible
Install ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Web Adaptors on gsd-agportal1 using Ansible.
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Setup the Automation Hub ( Galaxy NG) using Ansible
Discover how to create the Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) using Ansible, in conjunction with the Pulp Operator. Additionally, this guide demonstrates how to configure the remote community repository with collections, enhancing your automation capabilities.
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Accelerating Ansible Provisioning with FME Flow using Ansible Tags
Enhance the efficiency of your Ansible provisioning by leveraging the power of tags.
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GitLab
Create an GitLab instance with container registry and a GitLab Runner.
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Create SSH Keys and Set Up a GitLab Account
Learn how to generate SSH keys for securely accessing C2 Platform GitLab repositories and set up a GitLab account.
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Setup GitLab Container Registry
Create GitLab Container Registry on node c2d-gitlab.
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GitOps Pipeline for an Execution Environment (EE) with Ansible Collections
Learn how to realize a GitOps Pipeline when using an EE that includes Ansible Collections.
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Setting Up Project Directories for RWS
Learn how to clone RWS Git repositories using the clone script and install Ansible Galaxy Roles and Collections to set up your development environment efficiently.
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Setup Reverse Proxy and CA server
Setup the reverse proxy and Certificate Authority ( CA ) server c2d-rproxy1. This node is a prerequisite for a functional development environment because it performs several roles.
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Setup the RWS Development Environment on Ubuntu 22
Install Ansible, Vagrant, LXD, Virtualbox and clone the project directory.
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Setup RWS GIS Platform using Ansible
Setup ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Data Store, ArcGIS Portal, FME and Geoweb using Ansible.
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Manage Windows Firewall with Ansible
Effective Windows Firewall management using Ansible with the c2platform.wincore collection. Configure inbound and outbound rules, manage advanced settings, and streamline firewall management tasks.
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Setup Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
This section provides comprehensive instructions for creating, managing, and harnessing the power of the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). AAP comprises two key components: the Automation Controller (AWX) and the Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG).
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Create a Simple CA Server using Ansible
Learn how to establish a basic Certificate Authority (CA) server with Ansible, facilitating certificate and Java Keystore/Truststore management.
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Connecting the Automation Controller (AWX) to the Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) using Ansible
Learn how to reconfigure AWX to utilize the private Galaxy NG automation hub instead of the public Galaxy website.
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Setup the Kubernetes Dashboard
Setup the Kubernetes Dashboard and access the dashboard.
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Setup a GitLab GitOps workflow for Kubernetes
Create Kubernetes cluster on node c2d-ks1 and manage it using GitLab Agent.
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Setup GitLab Runner
Create GitLab Runner node c2d-gitlab-runner.
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Kubernetes
Instructions for setup creating a local Kubernetes instance and managing it with Ansible and / or a GitOps workflow. The default is Microk8s but Rancher is also supported.
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Linters
Improve code quality, identify potential issues early on, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
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LXD Network and Profile for RWS
Install, initialize and configure LXD.
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Setup Project Directories and Install Ansible
Clone the Git repositories and install Ansible and Ansible Galaxy Roles and Collections.
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Setup SOCKS proxy
Setup a SOCKS proxy and Firefox profile for easy access to the development environment.
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Utilizing the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) from the Virtual Desktop
Unlock the potential of AAP by creating a virtual desktop environment and configuring it as an Ansible Control Node. This configuration ensures seamless connectivity to the Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) for efficient automation workflows.
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Manage Python and Python Library Dependencies
Learn how to manage Python and Python library dependencies on Windows hosts using Ansible.
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Tomcat SSL/TLS and Java Keystore and TrustStore Configuration for Linux and Windows Hosts
Learn how to efficiently manage and set up SSL/TLS certificates, Java KeyStores, and Java Truststores using Ansible. This guide includes steps for incorporating both automatically generated and externally obtained certificates.
Install Vagrant and Vagrant Plugins
Install Vagrant, Vagrant plugin vagrant-lxd, vagrant-windows-sysprep and enable Vagrant autocomplete.
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VS Code Extensions and Tips
Learn how to setup VS Code including recommended VS Code extensions for Ansible engineering tasks.
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Manage the RWS Ansible Execution Environment
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to manage the RWS Ansible Execution Environment, ensuring compatibility with the latest Python and Ansible versions, along with the required Ansible collections.
Connecting to a Kubernetes Cluster
Learn how to connect to a Kubernetes cluster for efficient management and development.
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Setup DNS for Kubernetes
Create a DNS server on c2d-rproxy so we can for example resolve c2platform.org.
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Setting Up FME Flow with Ansible
Set up the FME Flow Core, FME Flow Database, and FME Flow System Share on MS Windows using Ansible.
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Setting Up Geoweb
Guide to installing VertiGIS Studio Web and Studio Reporting.
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GitLab Pipelines in Kubernetes
Running GitLab pipelines in Kubernetes using local GitLab instance c2d-gitlab.
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Gitlab Runner on Kubernetes
Install Gitlab Runner on Kubernetes
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LXD Initialization and Configuration
Install, initialize and configure LXD.
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Managing SSL/TLS Trust with Ansible on Windows Hosts
Discover how to seamlessly manage SSL/TLS trust on Windows hosts using the win_resources variable of the c2platform.wincore.win Ansible role.
Create the Reverse Proxy and Web Proxy
Create and provision the gsd-rproxy1 node, which is an essential prerequisite for a functional development environment.
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Access the RWS Development Environment with Firefox
Learn how to access the RWS Development Environment using Firefox by configuring a dedicated Firefox profile, importing the C2 CA Root certificate, and setting up a forward proxy.
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GitLab using Operator
Create GitLab instance using operators
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How to Downgrade the Kernel on Ubuntu 22.04
Learn how to downgrade the kernel on Ubuntu 22.04 to resolve compatibility issues with VirtualBox.
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Making RWS Software and License Files Available for Ansible
Make necessary ( ArcGIS ) software and licenses for Ansible on Windows gsd nodes using Vagrant Sync Folders.
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Install VirtualBox
Install VirtualBox, configure Host-Only Networking, and ensure Vagrant synced folders work flawlessly.
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Create the Reverse Proxy
Create and provision the c2d-rproxy1, which is an essential prerequisite for a functional development environment.
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Configure a FireFox Profile
Setup a FireFox profile for easy access to the environment using a browser.
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How-to
Step-by-step instructions for completing a specific task or achieving a particular goal.
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Managing Server Certificates as a Certificate Authority
Learn how to become your own Certificate Authority (CA) and manage certificates for various services using the cacerts2 Ansible role.
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Review Dictionary Merging in Ansible Projects
Explore dictionary merging in Ansible inventory projects, focusing on the hash_behaviour = merge setting in C2 Ansible inventory projects."
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Automating Stop-Start Procedures with Ansible
Learn how to automate stop-start routines efficiently using a versatile and adaptable Ansible role.
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Setup Ansible Control Node
Setup an Ansible Control Node based on Red Hat 8 on gsd-ansible.
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Create a Simple Software Repository for Ansible
This guide demonstrates how to establish a straightforward software repository with Ansible, which will serve as a centralized source for software distribution.
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Setup CheckMK Monitoring using Ansible
This guide walks you through the setup of CheckMK monitoring for the RWS GIS Platform using Ansible, ensuring efficient monitoring configuration.
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Setting up Splunk Enterprise in RWS Development Environment
This guide aids the GIS Platform team in integrating and experimenting with Splunk Enterprise monitoring within the RWS development environment.
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Using Ansible without Vagrant
Vagrant is the default but you can also use Ansible directly if you prefer.
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Using Ansible without Vagrant
Vagrant is the default but you can also use Ansible directly if you prefer.
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Docker-in-docker ( dind )
Run DinD locally for example to develop a GitLab CI/CD pipeline that will use this technique
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Manage Windows Systems
Manage MS Windows systems using C2 Platform win_core collection.
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How to Use the C2 Platform
Step-by-step instructions related to the C2 Platform (C2) reference implementation.
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Install Gitlab Agent
Install Gitlab Agent on Kubernetes
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Deploy Rancher on Kubernetes
Deploy Rancher on MicroK8s
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How-to Rijkswaterstaat
Step-by-step instructions related to the Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) reference implementation.
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Secret for SSL/TLS Certificate
Create Kubernetes Secret for SSL/TLS Certificate
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Troubleshooting Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) Kubernetes Deployments
Gain expertise in deploying debug containers to effectively troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) Kubernetes deployments. This section equips you with the tools to address configuration challenges and ensure smooth operations.
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Troubleshoot Kubernetes Deployments with Debug Containers
Learn how to deploy debug containers for effective troubleshooting.
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MS Teams on Ubuntu 22
Use MS Teams on Ubuntu 22 for collaborative work.