Summary
In this chapter, we discussed the various architecture types that Ansible provides, we talked about how inventory files work, and how to target specific groups and servers using the -l command. We also talked about how to install, set up, and configure Ansible to work under most common conditions. In our examples we look at a lot of Ubuntu specific implementations but the conversion to other OS's should be easy.
In the next chapter, we will learn all about playbook files and inventory file extensibility as well as how to create additional inventory files to help manage your infrastructure more effectively. Playbook's represent the heart and soul of the Ansible platform and instruct it on how to behave on a given server or infrastructure.
By the time we complete the next chapter, we should begin to have the skills you will need to write a playbook and execute it against one of a few machines. In addition, you should be able to perform most basic Configuration Management and deployment...
