Ansible is an open-source automation tool that simplifies configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. Developed by Red Hat, Ansible uses a declarative language (YAML) to define system configurations and workflows, making it accessible and easy to use for both developers and system administrators.

Features of Ansible:

• Agentless architecture, eliminating the need for agent installation on target machines, as it uses SSH for communication.
• Declarative language in YAML for writing playbooks that describe the desired state of systems, ensuring consistency across environments.
• Idempotency ensures that running the same playbook multiple times does not produce unintended side effects.
• Modular and extensible, with a rich library of built-in modules for managing various system components and the ability to create custom modules.
• Integration with various platforms, including cloud services (AWS, Azure), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and network devices.
• A large and active community that contributes to Ansible’s ecosystem with numerous modules, plugins, and integrations.

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Disclaimer: Ansible® is an open-source project maintained by Red Hat and distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any other entity. Ansible is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for understanding and complying with licensing terms and regulations while using Ansible.