Introduction:

Setting up a Windows managed node is a crucial step in leveraging Ansible for managing your Windows infrastructure efficiently.  In this post, we'll walk through the process of setting up a Windows managed node using Ansible, enabling you to automate tasks on your...

Introduction:

In continuing the "Getting Started With Ansible" series, I will cover the control node, how to install it, and end with a quick demo of the process.  In the next post, we'll cover how to set up an inventory and connect to both a Linux (RHEL) and Windows host.  Before we...

Introduction:

Ansible is a powerful automation tool that can simplify your IT configuration tasks and boost productivity.  If you've found yourself overwhelmed with repetitive manual tasks, Ansible might be your new best friend.  Let's look at some of Ansible's key...

Similar to how Windows Answer Files help in automating installations of the Windows OS, kickstart files help in automating installations of some Linux distributions.  Automating Linux installations can save valuable time and ensure consistency across multiple systems.  In my...

Need access to the latest versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux or other software Red Hat offers?  The Red Hat Developer Subscription for Individuals offers a fantastic opportunity to explore, learn and experiment with RHEL without the commitment of a full production subscription.  Let's...

If you've ever opened up an autounattend.xml (answer file) for a Windows installation, you may have more questions than answers about what you're looking at.  

XML isn't the easiest markup language to read.  Let's take a look at what they are and then jump into a...

Imagine being a systems administrator and being asked to configure 100s of new servers or desktops due to a recent company merger.  This is a daunting task even for the most experienced admins.  Fortunately, there are tools that exist which make these types of tasks streamlined and...