Ansible
Modern management and configuration of your systems
Orchestration
Ansible provides you with a flexible solution for your IT automation. It combines the strengths of command line-based control with the accessibility of graphical configuration options. The open source platform is ideal for efficient configuration and software provision in Unix and Linux environments, but is also suitable for Windows-based systems.
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Ansible Features
Agentless automation
We work with you to automate your IT infrastructure. Ansible does not require the installation of software agents on the systems to be managed. Communication takes place via SSH, which simplifies the administration of your systems and significantly reduces maintenance work.
Automatic compliance
With Ansible, we enable the automatic implementation and enforcement of security and configuration standards on all systems. Your organization can use Ansible to define compliance requirements in playbooks and ensure that all systems always comply with the same security policies and configurations.
Simple provisioning
Provisioning with Ansible is so easy because you don’t need to install agents on your systems and you control everything via easy-to-read YAML files. You can declare the desired state of your infrastructure and Ansible automatically ensures that every system reaches this state. Processes are implemented efficiently and error-free thanks to the reusability of roles and idempotent execution.
ANSIBLE web interface
The screenshot shows an overview of Ansible Tower, in which the various components and functions of the dashboard are clearly explained.
Get a quick overview of all your systems and the respective status of executed jobs.
A graphical overview quickly shows how many jobs have run in a specific time interval and whether errors have occurred.
Ansible-Tower works with templates to simplify configuration. Get a quick overview of which templates were last used in the dashboard.
Get a quick overview of which jobs were recently run and whether they were successful.
Manage users in Ansible Tower and manage different roles and rights.
Ansible Consulting
We help you with the design, installation and integration of Ansible in your environment – for more power, know-how and peace of mind!
Power
We have been successfully supporting our customers in the operation of their IT infrastructures for many years. Whether it’s different industries, tools or operating systems – we’ve seen, operated and built it all. With extensive experience in best practices around Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB and other open source technologies, especially in the Linux environment, we are at your side with our know-how.
Know-how
We not only understand your IT systems and services, but also the big picture – the numerous aspects that make up the operation of complex IT infrastructures. In a world where IT is becoming increasingly complex and constantly changing, there is often a lack of time and personnel. This is exactly where we come in to provide you with optimum support.
Targeted reinforcement
As Linux generalists and open source experts, we are broadly positioned and deeply networked in the open source communities. With us by your side, you are never alone! Whether as an IT consultant, engineer, support or architect – we strengthen your team, relieve you and take over the work so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
Ansible Trainings
Learn to automate and manage complex IT infrastructures efficiently with Ansible
Ansible for beginners
In this Ansible training course for beginners, we teach you the basics of Ansible. You will learn how to install and configure Ansible. The course also covers the many sources of variables and how Ansible uses them, the configuration of Linux/Unix systems and the importance of inventories, including an insight into Dynamic Inventories.
Ansible for advanced users
In this course, we will expand your Ansible skills and make you a high-flyer. You will practise creating a Python module, learn about advanced templating and how to develop Jinja2 filters yourself in Python.
Know-how
More know-how about Ansible
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Questions & Answers
The most frequently asked questions about Ansible
What can you do with Ansible?
Ansible can be used to automate IT infrastructures by simplifying tasks such as configuration management, software deployment and orchestration of services. It enables the management of servers, networks and applications across different platforms without the need for special agent software. You can also create complex workflows to carry out recurring tasks efficiently and consistently.
What is an Ansible Playbook?
An Ansible Playbook is a YAML file that contains instructions for automating IT tasks. It describes step by step which configurations or actions are to be executed on target systems. Playbooks make it possible to control complex processes such as software installations, configuration changes or deployments across different hosts in a simple and repeatable way.
What is Ansible simply explained?
Ansible is a tool that can be used to automate computers and servers so that they perform certain tasks automatically. It uses simple text files to define what is to be done, such as installing programs or changing settings. This saves time and errors, as you don't have to do everything manually.
What does Ansible cost?
Ansible is open source, freely available and can be used free of charge. If you need our help with the introduction or operation of Ansible, there are costs for our services. Simply ask us about our services and we will be happy to explain the possible costs to you.
What is an Ansible script?
An Ansible script, usually referred to as a "playbook", is a text file that contains instructions in YAML format to automate certain tasks on servers. It describes which actions Ansible should perform on the target systems, such as installations or configuration changes. These scripts make it possible to carry out complex processes in a repeatable and efficient manner.
Which systems does Ansible support?
Ansible supports a wide range of operating systems, including Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS and Debian as well as Unix-based systems such as macOS. Windows can also be managed automatically with special modules and customizations. Ansible is also compatible with network devices, containers and cloud services such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.