Install Ansible

Ubuntu: Install Ansible

Ansible is an open-source automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration. This guide explains how to install Ansible on Ubuntu.

Step 1: Update Package Lists

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Ansible

sudo apt install ansible -y

Step 3: Verify Installation

ansible --version

Step 4: Configure Inventory

Edit /etc/ansible/hosts and add your servers:

Best Practices

• Use SSH keys for secure connections
• Group servers by role (web, db, cache)
• Use playbooks for repeatable automation