Multiple Tasks Playbook
Learn how to write and organize multiple tasks within an Ansible playbook and execute them on remote hosts for efficient automation and management.
Through this lab, you will learn how to run multi-tasking Ansible playbooks. You will be creating playbooks that will help you install and manage Apache web servers on both local and remote hosts. You will gain practical experience in automating software management and installation, as well as running playbooks across multiple hosts.
Learning Outcomes:
Learn how to write an Ansible playbook that can run multiple tasks.
Install and start Apache web server using Ansible playbooks on both localhost and remote hosts.
Learn how to verify the status of services (like Apache) and verify their installations on localhost and remote hosts.
Understand how to manage an inventory of hosts in Ansible and work with remote systems.
Key Concepts:
Apache Web Server Management: Automating the installation, configuration, and management of the Apache web server in one playbook.
YAML Syntax: Writing Ansible playbooks in YAML format, ensuring proper indentation and structure for tasks.
Remote Hosts and Inventory: Managing remote systems and verifying connectivity via Ansible's inventory and host configuration.
System Service Management: Using Ansible to manage system services, like checking the status of Apache via systemctl.
Conclusion
This lab demonstrates how Ansible can be used to automate complex tasks, such as installing and managing software, across multiple hosts, reducing manual intervention.Using playbooks ensures that tasks are executed the same way every time, ensuring uniformity across all systems managed by Ansible.By automating routine tasks like software installation and service management, you can save significant time, especially when dealing with many remote systems.