How to Install and Configure Ansible

Configuration management systems are designed for administrators and operations teams to streamline the process of controlling large numbers of servers. [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com/) is a great option for a configuration management system because it doesn’t require special software to be installed on nodes. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to install and use Ansible on your server. For a more high-level overview of Ansible as configuration management tool, check out [An Introduction to Configuration Management with Ansible](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/conceptual_articles/an-introduction-to-configuration-management-with-ansible).