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Configuration Management

Introduction​

This section provides an overview of configuration management using AWX, serverspec, and Ansible dynamic inventory. Configuration management is essential for maintaining consistent and reliable system configurations across your infrastructure. By following these guidelines, you can streamline your configuration management processes and ensure efficient management of your servers and applications.

Importance of Configuration Management​

Configuration management offers several key benefits:

  • Consistency: Ensuring that all systems and servers are configured consistently helps maintain stability and reduces the risk of configuration drift.
  • Reproducibility: Configuration management allows you to reproduce configurations across multiple environments, making it easier to deploy and manage applications.
  • Efficiency: Automating configuration tasks saves time and effort, enabling faster and more reliable deployments.
  • Auditing and Compliance: Configuration management facilitates tracking and auditing of configuration changes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Scalability: As your infrastructure grows, configuration management helps you efficiently manage and scale your systems.

Installing and Configuring AWX​

AWX is an open-source web-based user interface for Ansible. It provides a centralized platform for managing Ansible playbooks, inventories, and job scheduling. This section covers the installation and configuration process for AWX.

Using Ansible Dynamic Inventory​

Ansible dynamic inventory allows you to dynamically generate inventory data from external sources. It automates the management of your inventory without manual updates. This section explains the usage of Ansible dynamic inventory.

Installing and Configuring serverspec​

serverspec is a Ruby-based tool for writing automated tests for infrastructure. It helps ensure that your servers are properly configured and meet the desired state. This section covers the installation and configuration process for serverspec.

Note

Please refer to the respective sections for detailed instructions and demonstrations.