How to Use the C2 Platform

Step-by-step instructions related to the C2 Platform (C2) reference implementation.
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The content in this section is specifically related to the C2 Platform (C2) Reference Implementation, which is contained within the c2platform/ansible project.

Setup Reverse Proxy and CA server

Setup the reverse proxy and Certificate Authority ( CA ) server c2d-rproxy1. This node is a prerequisite for a functional development environment because it performs several roles.

Setup SOCKS proxy

Setup a SOCKS proxy and Firefox profile for easy access to the development environment.

Manage Argo CD using Ansible

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a Kubernetes Cluster and install Argo CD along with Argo Rollouts using Ansible and the C2 Platform’s Ansible Collections. This process is quick and efficient, taking only 7 minutes and requiring just one command. Once set up, you’ll have the tools necessary to experiment with and learn about GitOps and Progressive Delivery.

Managing Server Certificates as a Certificate Authority

Learn how to become your own Certificate Authority (CA) and manage certificates for various services using the cacerts2 Ansible role.

Automating Stop-Start Procedures with Ansible

Learn how to automate stop-start routines efficiently using a versatile and adaptable Ansible role.

Docker-in-docker ( dind )

Run DinD locally for example to develop a GitLab CI/CD pipeline that will use this technique


Last modified April 7, 2025: coauthor remove instruction for guideline C2-573 C2-803 (db0cc5d)