A step-by-step tutorial for learning Ansible, a configuration management tool that uses SSH infrastructure.
Ansible-tuto is a hands-on tutorial project designed to teach Ansible, a configuration management and automation tool. It provides a structured learning path with practical examples, from basic inventory management to advanced playbooks and roles. The tutorial emphasizes Ansible's push-based model and use of existing SSH infrastructure for managing nodes.
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who are new to Ansible and want to learn configuration management and infrastructure automation through practical exercises.
It offers a complete, self-contained learning environment with Vagrant and Docker support, allowing users to experiment safely. Unlike generic documentation, it provides a curated, step-by-step approach that builds real-world skills incrementally.
Ansible tutorial
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The tutorial progresses incrementally from basic inventory setup to advanced roles and templates, as shown in the step-by-step contents from 00 to 15, ensuring a solid foundation.
Includes a pre-configured Vagrant setup for isolated, reproducible learning, recommended in the quick start to experiment safely without affecting production systems.
Emphasizes Ansible's push-based model using SSH, contrasting with pull-based tools like Chef or Puppet, which is highlighted in the philosophy and introduction sections.
Provides detailed installation methods, strongly recommending pip and virtualenv for version management, as outlined in the 'Using pip & virtualenv' section for better control.
The README states it's tested with Ansible 2.9, which is older than current versions, potentially leading to compatibility issues with newer Ansible features and modules.
Chapters like step-13, 14, and 15 are marked as TBD (To Be Done), indicating that coverage of tags, role dependencies, and debugging is lacking or unfinished.
Requires Vagrant installation, SSH key setup, and specific Ansible versions, which can be a barrier for users in restricted environments or those seeking a quicker start.