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1. ansible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible<\/code> command runs ad-hoc tasks (single modules) against hosts in the inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible <host-pattern> -m ping<\/code><\/td>Ping all hosts to check connectivity.<\/td>ansible all -m ping<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m shell -a \"<command>\"<\/code><\/td>Run a shell command with shell features (pipes, redirects).<\/td>ansible webservers -m shell -a \"uptime\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m command -a \"<command>\"<\/code><\/td>Run a command without shell features.<\/td>ansible dbservers -m command -a \"df -h\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m setup<\/code><\/td>Gather facts about hosts.<\/td>ansible localhost -m setup<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m user -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Manage user accounts (create, delete, modify).<\/td>ansible all -m user -a \"name=john state=present\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m copy -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Copy files to remote hosts.<\/td>ansible all -m copy -a \"src=foo.conf dest=\/etc\/foo.conf\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m yum -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Install packages using yum.<\/td>ansible all -m yum -a \"name=httpd state=latest\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m service -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Manage services (start, stop, restart).<\/td>ansible all -m service -a \"name=httpd state=restarted\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m file -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Manage files and directories (create, delete, set permissions).<\/td>ansible all -m file -a \"path=\/tmp\/testfile state=touch\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m get_url -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Download files from a URL.<\/td>ansible all -m get_url -a \"url=https:\/\/example.com\/file.tar.gz dest=\/tmp\/file.tar.gz\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m debug -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Print debug messages.<\/td>ansible all -m debug -a \"msg='Hello World'\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -a \"<command>\"<\/code><\/td>Run a shell command (default to shell module if -m<\/code> omitted).<\/td>ansible all -a \"uname -a\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -b -m <module> -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Run with privilege escalation (sudo).<\/td>ansible all -b -m apt -a \"name=nginx state=present\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -u <user> -m <module><\/code><\/td>Run as a specific user.<\/td>ansible all -u admin -m ping<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> --list-hosts<\/code><\/td>List hosts matching the pattern.<\/td>ansible all --list-hosts<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> --limit <subset> -m <module><\/code><\/td>Limit execution to a subset of hosts.<\/td>ansible all --limit dbservers -m ping<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> --check -m <module> -a \"<args>\"<\/code><\/td>Run in dry-run mode (check changes without applying).<\/td>ansible all --check -m yum -a \"name=git state=present\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m <module> -a \"<args>\" -v<\/code><\/td>Run with verbose output (add -vv<\/code> or -vvv<\/code> for more).<\/td>ansible all -m command -a \"ls -l \/tmp\" -v<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible <host-pattern> -m raw -a \"<command>\"<\/code><\/td>Run raw commands (no Python required on remote).<\/td>ansible all -m raw -a \"uptime\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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2. ansible-playbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-playbook<\/code> command runs complex, multi-step playbooks written in YAML.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-playbook <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Run a playbook.<\/td>ansible-playbook site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -i <inventory> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Specify a custom inventory file.<\/td>ansible-playbook -i inventory.yml site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -l <host-group> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Limit execution to a specific host group.<\/td>ansible-playbook -l webservers site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -u <user> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Run as a specific user.<\/td>ansible-playbook -u deployer site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -b <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Run with privilege escalation (sudo).<\/td>ansible-playbook -b site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -k <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Prompt for SSH password.<\/td>ansible-playbook -k site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -K <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Prompt for privilege escalation password.<\/td>ansible-playbook -K site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --check <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Run in dry-run mode.<\/td>ansible-playbook --check site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --diff <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Show differences when files are modified.<\/td>ansible-playbook --diff site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --start-at-task=\"<task-name>\" <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Start execution at a specific task.<\/td>ansible-playbook --start-at-task=\"Install packages\" site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -e <var=value> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Set extra variables.<\/td>ansible-playbook -e var=value site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -e @<vars-file> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Load extra variables from a YAML file.<\/td>ansible-playbook -e @vars.yml site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --tags \"<tag1,tag2>\" <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Run tasks with specific tags.<\/td>ansible-playbook --tags \"setup,install\" site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --skip-tags \"<tag>\" <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Skip tasks with specific tags.<\/td>ansible-playbook --skip-tags \"test\" site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --step <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Run tasks interactively, prompting for each.<\/td>ansible-playbook --step site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook -v <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Run in verbose mode (add -vv<\/code> or -vvv<\/code> for more).<\/td>ansible-playbook -v site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --syntax-check <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Check playbook syntax without execution.<\/td>ansible-playbook --syntax-check site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --list-hosts <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>List hosts targeted by the playbook.<\/td>ansible-playbook --list-hosts site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --list-tasks <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>List all tasks in the playbook.<\/td>ansible-playbook --list-tasks site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --list-tags <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>List all tags in the playbook.<\/td>ansible-playbook --list-tags site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --flush-cache <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Clear fact cache before running.<\/td>ansible-playbook --flush-cache site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --forks <number> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Set number of parallel processes.<\/td>ansible-playbook --forks 20 site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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3. ansible-galaxy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-galaxy<\/code> command manages roles and collections (install, create, list, remove).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-galaxy install <role><\/code><\/td>Install a role from Ansible Galaxy.<\/td>ansible-galaxy install geerlingguy.nginx<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy install -r <requirements-file><\/code><\/td>Install multiple roles from a requirements file.<\/td>ansible-galaxy install -r requirements.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy list<\/code><\/td>List installed roles.<\/td>ansible-galaxy list<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy remove <role><\/code><\/td>Remove an installed role.<\/td>ansible-galaxy remove geerlingguy.nginx<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy init <role-name><\/code><\/td>Scaffold a new role.<\/td>ansible-galaxy init myrole<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy collection install <collection><\/code><\/td>Install a collection from Ansible Galaxy.<\/td>ansible-galaxy collection install community.general<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy collection install -r <requirements-file><\/code><\/td>Install collections from a requirements file.<\/td>ansible-galaxy collection install -r collections\/requirements.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy collection list<\/code><\/td>List installed collections.<\/td>ansible-galaxy collection list<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy collection init <namespace.collection><\/code><\/td>Scaffold a new collection.<\/td>ansible-galaxy collection init my_namespace.my_collection<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy role search <keyword><\/code><\/td>Search roles by keyword.<\/td>ansible-galaxy role search nginx<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy collection search <keyword><\/code><\/td>Search collections by keyword.<\/td>ansible-galaxy collection search kubernetes<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy role info <role><\/code><\/td>Show details for a specific role.<\/td>ansible-galaxy role info geerlingguy.nginx<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-galaxy collection info <collection><\/code><\/td>Show details for a specific collection.<\/td>ansible-galaxy collection info community.general<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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4. ansible-vault<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-vault<\/code> command encrypts, decrypts, and manages sensitive data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-vault create <file><\/code><\/td>Create a new encrypted file.<\/td>ansible-vault create secrets.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault edit <file><\/code><\/td>Edit an encrypted file in-place.<\/td>ansible-vault edit secrets.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault view <file><\/code><\/td>View contents of an encrypted file.<\/td>ansible-vault view secrets.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault encrypt <file><\/code><\/td>Encrypt a plaintext file.<\/td>ansible-vault encrypt file.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault decrypt <file><\/code><\/td>Decrypt an encrypted file to plaintext.<\/td>ansible-vault decrypt secrets.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault rekey <file><\/code><\/td>Change the password of an encrypted file.<\/td>ansible-vault rekey secrets.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault encrypt_string '<string>' --name '<var-name>'<\/code><\/td>Encrypt a string for use in playbooks.<\/td>ansible-vault encrypt_string 'supersecret' --name 'my_secret'<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault encrypt --vault-password-file <file> <file><\/code><\/td>Encrypt a file using a password file.<\/td>ansible-vault encrypt --vault-password-file ~\/.vault_pass.txt secrets.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-vault decrypt --vault-password-file <file> <file><\/code><\/td>Decrypt a file using a password file.<\/td>ansible-vault decrypt --vault-password-file ~\/.vault_pass.txt secrets.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --ask-vault-pass <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Prompt for vault password during playbook execution.<\/td>ansible-playbook --ask-vault-pass site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-playbook --vault-password-file <file> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Use a password file for vault during playbook execution.<\/td>ansible-playbook --vault-password-file ~\/.vault_pass.txt site.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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5. ansible-doc<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-doc<\/code> command displays documentation for modules and plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-doc <module-name><\/code><\/td>Show documentation for a specific module.<\/td>ansible-doc ping<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-doc -l<\/code><\/td>List all available modules.<\/td>ansible-doc -l<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-doc -s <module-name><\/code><\/td>Show minimal argument specification for a module.<\/td>ansible-doc -s file<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-doc -M <path> <module-name><\/code><\/td>Show documentation for a module in a custom library directory.<\/td>ansible-doc -M .\/library custom_module<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-doc -t lookup <plugin-name><\/code><\/td>Show documentation for a lookup plugin.<\/td>ansible-doc -t lookup file<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-doc --playbook-dir=<path><\/code><\/td>Specify playbook directory context for documentation.<\/td>ansible-doc --playbook-dir=.\/roles\/<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-doc --json<\/code><\/td>Output module documentation in JSON format.<\/td>ansible-doc --json<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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6. ansible-inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-inventory<\/code> command manages and displays inventory information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-inventory --list<\/code><\/td>List all hosts and groups in JSON format.<\/td>ansible-inventory --list<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory --graph<\/code><\/td>Display inventory as a graph.<\/td>ansible-inventory --graph<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory --host <hostname><\/code><\/td>Show variables for a specific host.<\/td>ansible-inventory --host webserver1<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory -i <inventory-file> --list<\/code><\/td>List inventory from a specific file.<\/td>ansible-inventory -i hosts.ini --list<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory -i <inventory-file> --graph<\/code><\/td>Display graph from a specific inventory file.<\/td>ansible-inventory -i inventory.yml --graph<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory -i <dynamic-inventory> --list<\/code><\/td>List inventory from a dynamic source.<\/td>ansible-inventory -i aws_ec2.yaml --list<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory --yaml<\/code><\/td>Output inventory in YAML format.<\/td>ansible-inventory --yaml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory --vars<\/code><\/td>Include variables in the output.<\/td>ansible-inventory --vars<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory --export<\/code><\/td>Export inventory for external use.<\/td>ansible-inventory --export<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-inventory --help<\/code><\/td>Show all available options.<\/td>ansible-inventory --help<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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7. ansible-pull<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-pull<\/code> command runs playbooks in pull mode (nodes pull from a repository).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url><\/code><\/td>Pull and run playbook from a git repository.<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url> <playbook.yml><\/code><\/td>Pull and run a specific playbook.<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git playbook.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url> -i <inventory><\/code><\/td>Specify inventory (e.g., localhost).<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git -i localhost,<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url> -d <path><\/code><\/td>Specify checkout directory.<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git -d \/tmp\/checkout<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url> -C <branch><\/code><\/td>Checkout a specific branch.<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git -C dev<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url> -e \"<var=value>\"<\/code><\/td>Pass extra variables.<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git -e \"var=value\"<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url> --accept-host-key<\/code><\/td>Automatically accept git SSH host keys.<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git --accept-host-key<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-pull -U <repo-url> -v<\/code><\/td>Run in verbose mode.<\/td>ansible-pull -U https:\/\/github.com\/example\/repo.git -v<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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8. ansible-config<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-config<\/code> command views and manages Ansible configuration settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-config view<\/code><\/td>Show current configuration settings.<\/td>ansible-config view<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-config list<\/code><\/td>List all configuration options and their defaults.<\/td>ansible-config list<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-config dump<\/code><\/td>Dump configuration settings with their sources.<\/td>ansible-config dump<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-config init --disabled > ansible.cfg<\/code><\/td>Generate a commented ansible.cfg<\/code> template.<\/td>ansible-config init --disabled > ansible.cfg<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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9. ansible-console<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-console<\/code> command provides an interactive shell for ad-hoc commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-console<\/code><\/td>Start interactive console for all hosts.<\/td>ansible-console<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-console <host-pattern><\/code><\/td>Limit console to a specific host group.<\/td>ansible-console webservers<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-console --inventory <inventory><\/code><\/td>Use a custom inventory file.<\/td>ansible-console --inventory inventory.yml<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-console --become<\/code><\/td>Run with privilege escalation.<\/td>ansible-console --become<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-console > ping<\/code><\/td>Run ping module inside console.<\/td>> ping<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-console > shell <command><\/code><\/td>Run shell command inside console.<\/td>> shell uname -a<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-console > apt <args><\/code><\/td>Run apt module inside console.<\/td>> apt name=git state=present<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-console > exit<\/code><\/td>Exit the console.<\/td>> exit<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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10. ansible-connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ansible-connection<\/code> command manages connection plugins (rarely used directly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Command Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ansible-connection -h<\/code><\/td>Show help and available subcommands.<\/td>ansible-connection -h<\/code><\/td><\/tr>
ansible-connection password<\/code><\/td>Show password subcommand (used by connection plugins).<\/td>ansible-connection password<\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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11. Common Ansible Modules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Below is a table of common Ansible modules with their YAML examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Example (YAML)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
command<\/code><\/td>Run a command without shell features.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: List directory<br> ansible.builtin.command:<br> cmd: ls -l \/tmp<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
shell<\/code><\/td>Run a shell command with pipes\/redirects.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Run shell with pipe<br> ansible.builtin.shell: \"cat \/etc\/passwd | grep root\"<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
copy<\/code><\/td>Copy files to remote hosts.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Copy config file<br> ansible.builtin.copy:<br> src: .\/nginx.conf<br> dest: \/etc\/nginx\/nginx.conf<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
template<\/code><\/td>Deploy files from Jinja2 templates.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Deploy config from template<br> ansible.builtin.template:<br> src: .\/app.conf.j2<br> dest: \/etc\/myapp\/app.conf<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
file<\/code><\/td>Manage files and directories (permissions, state).<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Set permissions<br> ansible.builtin.file:<br> path: \/opt\/foo<br> state: directory<br> mode: '0755'<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
service<\/code><\/td>Manage services (start, stop, restart).<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Ensure nginx is running<br> ansible.builtin.service:<br> name: nginx<br> state: started<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
user<\/code><\/td>Manage user accounts.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Add user<br> ansible.builtin.user:<br> name: deploy<br> groups: sudo<br> state: present<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
apt<\/code><\/td>Manage packages on Debian-based systems.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Install nginx (Debian)<br> ansible.builtin.apt:<br> name: nginx<br> state: latest<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
yum<\/code><\/td>Manage packages on RHEL-based systems.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Install nginx (RHEL)<br> ansible.builtin.yum:<br> name: nginx<br> state: latest<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr>
git<\/code><\/td>Clone or manage git repositories.<\/td>yaml<br>- name: Clone a repo<br> ansible.builtin.git:<br> repo: 'https:\/\/github.com\/example\/project.git'<br> dest: \/opt\/app<br><\/code><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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1. ansible The ansible command runs ad-hoc tasks (single modules) against hosts in the inventory. 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