ansible

Ansible is a radically simple IT automation platform that makes your applications and systems easier to deploy and maintain. Automate everything from code deployment to network configuration to cloud management, in a language that approaches plain English, using SSH, with no agents to install on remote systems. https://docs.ansible.com.

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How to Use Ansible delegate_to to Gather Facts on localhost from Remote Hosts

Learn to use Ansible delegate_to localhost to efficiently gather facts from remote hosts onto your control node. Access gathered facts via hostvars['localhost'] for universal use.

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Feb 13, 2026
Ansible Ad Hoc Ping Command: How to Test Connectivity Without Playbooks

Master the Ansible ad hoc ping command to instantly test SSH connectivity, authentication, and Python availability across your infrastructure without playbooks.

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Feb 13, 2026
How to Copy Multiple Files with Ansible: 3 Loop Methods Explained

Learn 3 effective Ansible loop methods to copy multiple files efficiently using the copy module. Master file transfers with Ansible.

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Feb 13, 2026
How to Get the Output of an Ansible Shell Command in a Playbook

Learn how to capture Ansible shell command output in your playbooks using the register keyword. Access stdout stderr and rc for detailed results and control your automation effectively.

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Feb 12, 2026
How to Use the Ansible File Module to Create an Empty File

Easily create empty files with the Ansible file module. Learn to use state touch for idempotent file creation on any target OS. Get started now.

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Feb 12, 2026
How to Use the Ansible Command to Pass Multiple Commands

Learn how to use the ansible command to pass multiple commands by concatenating operations with shell operators like && or ;. Execute multiple tasks efficiently with the shell or command module.

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Feb 12, 2026
How to Use the Ansible lineinfile Module to Modify Several Lines at Once

Learn to modify multiple lines at once with the Ansible lineinfile module and a loop. Streamline your configuration management by processing several changes atomically.

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Feb 12, 2026
How to Use the Ansible Copy Module to Copy or Move Files Only on the Remote Host

Learn how to use the Ansible copy module with remote_src yes to copy or move files directly on the remote host. Optimize your Ansible workflows by avoiding unnecessary data transfers from the controller.

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Feb 12, 2026
How to Create a New User and Password with Ansible's user Module

Easily create new users and passwords with Ansible using the user module and a pre-hashed password for idempotent deployment on Linux and Windows.

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Feb 11, 2026

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