Starting Ansible: Easy guide for beginners

by Nathan Hull

This guide is an exploration of Ansible. The book begins by providing the reader with an overview of what Ansible is how it is used, and the purposes for which it can be used. You are then guided on how to install Ansible in your computer. You are also guided on how to perform the various configurations to Ansible before beginning to use it. The next part guides the user on how to run commands in Vagrant. Modules are discussed in detail so that you will learn how to use them in Ansible. The playbook is discussed in detail, and handlers in Ansible are also explored with no detail being left out. Roles, which are very important in Ansible, are discussed in greater depth. You will learn how to group together data which is intended to accomplish a related task and how to use roles to encapsulate various forms of data. You are also guided on how to use templates in Ansible, as well as the process of managing Tasks in Ansible. The most important tasks and information for developers have been explored in this book. : - A Brief Overview of Ansible - Installation - Running Commands - Roles - Tempates - Tasks - Templates - Developer Information

122 pages, Paperback

Published September 29, 2016