Tag: Ansible

Ansible for DevOps

Dit boek, Ansible for DevOps, vormt een technische basis voor de aanpak van het C2 Platform.

Setup the Automation Controller ( AWX ) using Ansible

Learn how to create the Ansible Automation Controller (AWX) effortlessly using Ansible, utilizing the AWX Operator. This section also guides you through configuring the controller using Ansible, including setting up an organization, credentials, an Ansible Execution Environment, and a Job Template, which facilitates the provisioning of the Reverse Proxy.

Setup the Automation Controller ( AWX ) using Ansible

Learn how to create the Ansible Automation Controller (AWX) using Ansible, utilizing the AWX Operator. This section also guides you through configuring the controller using Ansible, including setting up an organization, credentials, an Ansible Execution Environment, and Job Templates, which facilitates the provisioning.

Ansible Automation Platform ( AAP )

AAP is a powerful and open-source automation platform that consists of two key components: the Automation Controller (AWX) and the Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG).

Setup C2 Development Environment

The RWS Development Environment is an extension of the C2 Development Environment, so it’s essential to set up the C2 environment first.

Managing Dictionary Merging in C2 Platform Ansible Projects

Best practices for utilizing dictionary merging in C2 Ansible inventory projects.

Install Ansible Using Pyenv: A Bash Script Example

Example of an Ansible Configuration File ansible.cfg that is used on c2d-xtop to connect to the private Ansible Automation Hub based on Galaxy NG running on c2d-galaxy1.

Getting Started

Learn how to set up a local development environment and create your first virtual machine using Vagrant and Ansible.

Ansible Inventory Project

An Ansible Inventory project contains inventory files, plays, host configurations, group variables, and vault files. It is also referred to as a playbook project or configuration project.

Setup Kubernetes

Create Kubernetes cluster / instance on c2d-ks1.

Install NuGet and Other Package Providers on Windows Using Ansible

Learn how to install the NuGet Package Provider using Ansible for Windows systems. This is essential for Ansible projects targeting Microsoft Windows hosts, such as those in the RWS GIS Platform.

Setup a Development Environment on Ubuntu 22

Install Ansible, Vagrant, LXD, Virtualbox and clone the project directories.

Ansible Vault

Securely manage secrets using Ansible Vault.

Setup the Automation Hub ( Galaxy NG) using Ansible

Discover how to create the Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) using Ansible, in conjunction with the Pulp Operator. Additionally, this guide demonstrates how to configure the remote community repository with collections, enhancing your automation capabilities.

AWX

AWX met Ansible

Sample Ansible Configuration File (ansible.cfg) for Galaxy NG

Example of an Ansible Configuration File ansible.cfg that is used on c2d-xtop to connect to the private Ansible Automation Hub based on Galaxy NG running on c2d-galaxy1.

Ansible Galaxy

Galaxy is a central place for discovering and sharing Ansible content.

Setup GitLab Container Registry

Create GitLab Container Registry on node c2d-gitlab.

GitOps Pipeline for an Execution Environment (EE) with Ansible Collections

Learn how to realize a GitOps Pipeline when using an EE that includes Ansible Collections.

Ansible Reference Implementation Project

Explore the integration of Ansible and Vagrant in a reference implementation project, pivotal to developing and mimicking real-world infrastructure locally within the C2 framework.

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 the RWS Development Environment on Ubuntu 22

Install Ansible, Vagrant, LXD, Virtualbox and clone the project directory.

Vagrant

Vagrant provides a user-friendly platform for creating and managing simple local development environments, streamlining the setup process.

Create a Simple CA Server using Ansible

Learn how to establish a basic Certificate Authority (CA) server with Ansible, facilitating certificate and Java Keystore/Truststore management.

Ansible Collection Project

An Ansible Collection project is a comprehensive unit that combines modules, plugins, roles, and documentation to enhance the automation language and manage infrastructures. It serves as a reusable and distributable package of Ansible content.

Connecting the Automation Controller (AWX) to the Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) using Ansible

Learn how to reconfigure AWX to utilize the private Galaxy NG automation hub instead of the public Galaxy website.

Setup the Kubernetes Dashboard

Setup the Kubernetes Dashboard and access the dashboard.

Setup a GitLab GitOps workflow for Kubernetes

Create Kubernetes cluster on node c2d-ks1 and manage it using GitLab Agent.

Linters

Improve code quality, identify potential issues early on, and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Ansible Projects

Ansible Inventory, Ansible Collection, Ansible Role, and Ansible Execution Environment are different types of projects related to Ansible. This section provides an overview of each project type and their significance in the Ansible ecosystem.

Utilizing the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) from the Virtual Desktop

Unlock the potential of AAP by creating a virtual desktop environment and configuring it as an Ansible Control Node. This configuration ensures seamless connectivity to the Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) for efficient automation workflows.

Configuring a Web Proxy Server Example for MS Windows Hosts

Learn how to configure and provision a web proxy server using the c2platform.wincore.win Ansible role. This example demonstrates the setup process for Windows hosts.

Manage Python and Python Library Dependencies

Learn how to manage Python and Python library dependencies on Windows hosts using Ansible.

Designing a Flexible Software Repository for Ansible

This document presents RWS’s approach to managing software downloads using Ansible, emphasizing the c2platform.wincore.download Ansible role. This role is versatile, supporting both a simple Apache2 based repository and more advanced setups like Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.

Tomcat SSL/TLS and Java Keystore and TrustStore Configuration for Linux and Windows Hosts

Learn how to efficiently manage and set up SSL/TLS certificates, Java KeyStores, and Java Truststores using Ansible. This guide includes steps for incorporating both automatically generated and externally obtained certificates.

VS Code

Learn how to setup VS Code including recommended VS Code extensions for Ansible engineering tasks.

Ansible Automation Platform

Comprehensive open source solution for IT automation

Manage the RWS Ansible Execution Environment

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to manage the RWS Ansible Execution Environment, ensuring compatibility with the latest Python and Ansible versions, along with the required Ansible collections.

Setup DNS for Kubernetes

Create a DNS server on c2d-rproxy so we can for example resolve c2platform.org.

Ansible Execution Environment Project

The Ansible Execution Environment project provides a standardized environment for executing Ansible playbooks and roles.

GitLab Pipelines in Kubernetes

Running GitLab pipelines in Kubernetes using local GitLab instance c2d-gitlab.

Gitlab Runner on Kubernetes

Install Gitlab Runner on Kubernetes

Managing SSL/TLS Trust with Ansible on Windows Hosts

Discover how to seamlessly manage SSL/TLS trust on Windows hosts using the win_resources variable of the c2platform.wincore.win Ansible role.

Implementing PKI for RWS GIS with Ansible

Learn how to automate the generation and management of RWS SSL/TLS certificates and Java KeyStores with Ansible, integrating manual processes effortlessly.

CI/CD Pipelines for Ansible Collections

Streamline the development and release process of Ansible collections with a CI/CD pipeline to Ansible Galaxy.

Ansible Projects

Ansible Inventory projects and Ansible Collection projects used RWS.

Installing Collections with a Requirements File

An Ansible requirements file allows you to install multiple collections with a single command, and this file can also be used by AAP/AWX.

Engineering vs Operating

Operating Ansible, developing roles and collections Ansible and using Ansible for ad-hoc tasks are separate disciplines.

Example CI/CD Pipeline for an Ansible Collection

Example CI/CD Pipeline for an Ansible Collection

Making RWS Software and License Files Available for Ansible

Make necessary ( ArcGIS ) software and licenses for Ansible on Windows gsd nodes using Vagrant Sync Folders.

C2 Ansible Inventory

Ansible Inventory project for C2 Platform reference implementation.

Avoid Hardcoding Download URLs and Paths in Tasks

Guidelines and examples on how to make Ansible flexible and easy to use.

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.

Review Dictionary Merging in Ansible Projects

Explore dictionary merging in Ansible inventory projects, focusing on the hash_behaviour = merge setting in C2 Ansible inventory projects."

Ansible Role Project ( deprecated )

An Ansible Role project is a structured and reusable collection of tasks, variables, and configurations that provide specific functionality.

Automating Stop-Start Procedures with Ansible

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

Ansible Guideline: Using Internal Roles

This guideline is tailored for teams that are relatively new to Ansible and wish to gain experience by using internal roles.

Setup Ansible Control Node

Setup an Ansible Control Node based on Red Hat 8 on gsd-ansible.

Ansible Collection - c2platform.apps

Ansible Collection - c2platform.gis

C2 Platform Ansible Collection for GIS

Create a Simple Software Repository for Ansible

This guide demonstrates how to establish a straightforward software repository with Ansible, which will serve as a centralized source for software distribution.

Ansible Collection - c2platform.atlassian

Ansible Collection - c2platform.wincore

Setup CheckMK Monitoring using Ansible

This guide walks you through the setup of CheckMK monitoring for the RWS GIS Platform using Ansible, ensuring efficient monitoring configuration.

Ansible Collection - c2platform.azure_devops

Ansible Execution Environment for Rijkswaterstaat (RWS)

Ansible Execution Environment for Rijkswaterstaat (RWS)

Ansible Collection - c2platform.core

RWS GIS Platform Ansible Project

Ansible Inventory project for RWS GIS Platform reference implementation.

Using Ansible without Vagrant

Vagrant is the default but you can also use Ansible directly if you prefer.

Ansible Collection - c2platform.dev

docker-winserver

Ansible Collection - c2platform.forgerock

Ansible Collection - c2platform.mgmt

Ansible Collection - c2platform.mw

Ansible Collection - c2platform.oracle

Ansible Collection - c2platform.test

Deploy Rancher on Kubernetes

Deploy Rancher on MicroK8s

Troubleshooting Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) Kubernetes Deployments

Gain expertise in deploying debug containers to effectively troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Ansible Automation Hub (Galaxy NG) Kubernetes deployments. This section equips you with the tools to address configuration challenges and ensure smooth operations.

Troubleshoot Kubernetes Deployments with Debug Containers

Learn how to deploy debug containers for effective troubleshooting.