Ansible for DevOps
This book, “Ansible for DevOps,” provides a comprehensive technical foundation for the C2 Platform’s methodology, utilizing both Vagrant and Ansible.
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Setup C2 Development Environment
The PHX Development Environment is an extension of the C2 Development Environment, so it’s essential to set up the C2 environment first.
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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.
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Getting Started
Learn how to set up a local development environment and create your first virtual machine using Vagrant and Ansible.
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Setup Kubernetes
Create Kubernetes cluster / instance on c2d-ks1.
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Setup a Development Environment on Ubuntu 22
Install Ansible, Vagrant, LXD, Virtualbox and clone the project directories.
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Setup GitLab Container Registry
Create GitLab Container Registry on node c2d-gitlab.
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How to Downgrade the Kernel on Ubuntu 22.04
Learn how to downgrade the kernel on Ubuntu 22.04 to resolve compatibility issues with VirtualBox.
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Ansible Mirror Inventory Project
An open-source specialized Ansible inventory project that integrates Vagrant functionality to simulate real-world infrastructure locally for development and testing.
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Automating RHEL Registration and Subscription
Automate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) registration and subscription in C2 Platform development environments using Vagrant for seamless access to Red Hat resources.
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Setup the RWS Development Environment on Ubuntu 22
Install Ansible, Vagrant, LXD, Virtualbox and clone the project directory.
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Setting Up the PHX Development Environment on Ubuntu 22.04
Set up your Ansible development desktop with Ansible, Vagrant, LXD, and VirtualBox on Ubuntu 22.04. Clone the PHX project directories to extend the base C2 development environment. Use this setup to configure essential base services, including the Microsoft AD domain controller and reverse proxy. Finally, access web-based services in the environment via a Firefox profile using the forward proxy for sandboxed access.
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Vagrant Cloud
C2 Platform images for LXD, VirtualBox with Ubuntu, RedHat Enterprise Linux and Windows 2022 Server.
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Vagrant project
A directory structure that uses Vagrant to define and manage virtual development environments, integrating Ansible in the C2 Platform for local infrastructure simulation.
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LXD Network and Profile for PHX
Install, initialize and configure LXD.
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LXD Network and Profile for RWS
Install, initialize and configure LXD.
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Reference Implementations
An open-source, fully functional example of a system that mirrors a closed-source setup.
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Vagrant Sync Folders
Learn how to effortlessly synchronize a folder from your host machine to the guest machine.
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Vagrant
Vagrant provides a user-friendly platform for creating and managing simple local development environments, streamlining the setup process.
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Install Vagrant and Vagrant Plugins
Install Vagrant, Vagrant plugin vagrant-lxd, vagrant-windows-sysprep and enable Vagrant autocomplete.
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LXD
LXD is an open-source, lightweight virtualization platform that combines the strengths of traditional virtual machines with the flexibility of Docker containers to efficiently manage virtualized environments.
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LXD Initialization and Configuration
Install, initialize and configure LXD.
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Create the Reverse Proxy and Web Proxy
Create and provision the gsd-rproxy1 node, which is an essential prerequisite for a functional development environment.
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Create the Reverse Proxy and Web Proxy
Create and provision the pxd-rproxy1 node, which is an essential prerequisite for a functional development environment.
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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.
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VirtualBox
In cases where LXD is not feasible, VirtualBox offers a reliable alternative. It provides pre-configured VM images, including options for Microsoft Windows targets, ensuring compatibility across diverse environments.
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Install VirtualBox
Install VirtualBox, configure Host-Only Networking, and ensure Vagrant synced folders work flawlessly.
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Create the Reverse Proxy
Create and provision the c2d-rproxy1, which is an essential prerequisite for a functional development environment.
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Making PHX Software and License Files Available for Ansible
Make necessary software and licenses available to Ansible on pxd and pxt nodes using Vagrant Sync Folders.
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RWS GIS Platform Ansible Mirror Inventory Project
This project provides the Ansible inventory for the GIS (Geographic Information System) Platform reference implementation. The GIS Platform integrates a comprehensive suite of geospatial tools and applications, including all ArcGIS products (such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online), FME for data transformation and integration, and Geoweb (built on Vertigis Studio) for advanced web-based mapping and geospatial workflows. This setup supports organization-wide GIS automation, enabling efficient management, analysis, and visualization of spatial data across various environments.
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Ansible Inventory Project for the PHX Platform Reference Implementation
This project provides the Ansible inventory for the PHX platform reference implementation. The PHX project aims to establish an organization-wide automation platform/framework and leverage it to automate a wide range of applications, including those on Linux and Windows, custom-built applications, open-source applications, and closed-source applications.
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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.
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Automating Stop-Start Procedures with Ansible
Learn how to automate stop-start routines efficiently using a versatile and adaptable Ansible role.
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C2 Platform Ansible Reference Inventory Project
Ansible inventory for the C2 Platform reference implementation, providing a streamlined configuration to deploy and manage essential open-source components. Key elements include automation tools like AWX and Galaxy NG, version control with GitLab CE, container orchestration via Kubernetes (both open-source and Rancher-managed), identity management through Keycloak, and web/proxy services with Apache and HAProxy
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Using Ansible without Vagrant
Vagrant is the default but you can also use Ansible directly if you prefer.
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Using Ansible without Vagrant
Vagrant is the default but you can also use Ansible directly if you prefer.