Ansible is an open-source automation tool that simplifies complex tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. It uses SSH for connection, making it easy to deploy without requiring agent installation on the servers. For those looking to install Ansible on Rocky Linux 8.10, this guide provides a straightforward approach to get you started.
Prerequisites
Before installing Ansible, ensure that you have:
- A Rocky Linux 8.10 system to serve as the control node.
- A non-root user with sudo privileges on the control node.
- An SSH keypair associated with the sudo user.
Step 1: Update Your System
Keep your system up-to-date with the latest packages by running:
$ sudo dnf update -yAfter updating, it’s a good practice to reboot your system.
Step 2: Enable EPEL Repository
Ansible is not available in the default package repositories of Rocky Linux 8.10, so you’ll need to enable the EPEL repository:
$ sudo dnf install -y epel-releaseStep 3: Install Ansible
With the EPEL repository enabled, you can now install Ansible:
$ sudo dnf install ansible -yVerify the installation by checking the Ansible version:
$ ansible --versionStep 4: Configure Ansible
If you installed Ansible using dnf, the default configuration file ansible.cfg should be created automatically in /etc/ansible. If you installed it using pip, you might need to create this file manually.
Step 5: Test Your Setup
To ensure Ansible is set up correctly, try pinging a managed host:
$ ansible all -m pingBy following these steps, you should have a working Ansible setup on your Rocky Linux 8.10 system. For more detailed instructions and advanced configurations, refer to the comprehensive guides available for the Ansible documentation.
Remember, Ansible’s modular approach allows you to extend its capabilities to suit your specific needs, making it a powerful tool for system administrators and DevOps professionals.