Ansible Execution Environments for AWX and AAP
Explore the complete capabilities of Ansible in this comprehensive guide designed for both beginners and advanced users. Whether you're just starting with Ansible automation or looking to refine your skills, this resource covers all aspects of Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and AWX. Learn how to use Ansible execution environments to create consistent, portable, and secure automation workflows. Dive deep into custom execution environments with step-by-step guidance on using Ansible-builder to tailor environments for specific use cases.
Discover how to integrate execution environments into AWX and the Ansible Automation Platform for seamless playbook execution and job management. Understand the critical role of execution environment images and learn to build, customize, and deploy them effectively in real-world scenarios. This guide will also teach you how to configure and optimize Ansible environment variables, ensuring better performance and flexibility in your automation tasks.
For those working with AWX, we cover essential topics such as building execution environments for AWX, creating and managing job templates, and using advanced features in AWX for orchestrating automation workflows. Gain insights into Ansible Navigator, the powerful CLI tool for managing playbooks and tasks within execution environments, and get an in-depth understanding of its interface and functionalities.
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From beginner-friendly tutorials like "Ansible for Beginners" and "Ansible Essentials" to advanced topics such as building custom Ansible execution environments for enterprise-grade automation, this guide is your one-stop resource. Learn how Ansible AAP and AWX can help you scale automation, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and simplify IT operations.
If you're aiming to enhance your expertise in Ansible automation, including custom execution environments, environment variables, and Ansible Navigator, this guide is tailored for you. Unlock the full potential of Ansible and transform the way you manage IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud services.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - AWX/AAP vs Ansible CLI
01:21 - What are Execution Environments?
01:56 - Installing Ansible Builder
02:44 - Setting Up the Project Directory
02:56 - Creating requirements.yml File
03:54 - Creating requirements.txt File for Python Packages
04:43 - Adding System Libraries in bindep.txt
05:10 - Creating execution-environment.yml File
07:57 - Building the EE Image with Ansible Builder
09:55 - Verifying the EE Image Locally
10:05 - Tagging and Pushing the EE Image to Quay.io
11:30 - Adding the Custom EE Image in AWX
13:50 - Running the Job Template with the Custom EE Image
14:58 - Conclusion
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