Configuration / Automation
Ansible
An automation platform that describes system configuration and operational tasks in human-readable playbooks.
Problem it solves
Why it exists.
It solves configuration drift and repetitive administration across machines, environments, and services.
Optimized for
Where it shines.
Agentless, task-oriented automation across fleets where SSH or WinRM access is available.
Use with care
Where not to use it.
Do not use it as a high-frequency application orchestrator or as a replacement for an immutable infrastructure strategy everywhere.
Components
What it is made of.
- Inventory
- Playbooks
- Roles
- Modules
- Variables and vaults
Process
How it works.
- Hosts are grouped in an inventory
- A playbook describes the desired tasks
- Modules execute idempotent changes
- The run reports changed, unchanged, and failed hosts