Ansible
Simple, agentless IT automation that anyone can use.
Overview
Ansible is an open-source software provisioning, configuration management, and application-deployment tool enabling infrastructure as code. It runs on many Unix-like systems, and can configure both Unix-like systems as well as Microsoft Windows. It includes its own declarative language to describe system configuration. Ansible is agentless, temporarily connecting remotely via SSH or Windows Remote Management to perform its tasks.
✨ Key Features
- Agentless architecture
- Declarative YAML syntax (Playbooks)
- Extensible with modules and plugins
- Orchestration capabilities
- Idempotent
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Agentless architecture simplifies setup and management
- Human-readable YAML syntax is easy to learn
- Large and active community
Unique Value: Provides a simple, powerful, and agentless way to automate IT infrastructure and applications.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Automating the configuration of servers to a desired state
- Deploying multi-tier applications across various environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Infrastructure provisioning from scratch (Terraform is often preferred)
🏆 Alternatives
Its agentless nature and simple YAML syntax offer a lower barrier to entry and reduced management overhead compared to agent-based tools like Puppet and Chef.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 60-day free trial
Free tier: Ansible is open-source and free. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is the commercial offering.
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