Ansible Development Desktop in PHX Domain

Set up and manage an Ansible development desktop simulating the setup in the air-gapped PHX domain.

This section explores the Ansible development desktop that is part of the Ansible development environment within the air-gapped PHX domain and data center. The guides in this section simulate the PHX environment to aid in understanding of the setup. This environment is not a true Ansible development environment; it is considered a pseudo development environment because it will not support more demanding Ansible engineering work.


Set Up Ansible Development Desktop

Step-by-step guide to provisioning an Ubuntu-based Ansible development desktop with XRDP for remote access, mirroring PHX domain setups.

Set Up Ansible with Kerberos on a PHX Development Desktop

In the air-gapped PHX domain, Kerberos enables secure authentication in the Ansible development environment on an Ubuntu 22/24-based desktop, improving both convenience and security.



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