How to Use Ansible to Automate Initial Server Setup

Ansible offers a simple architecture that doesn’t require special software to be installed on nodes. It also provides a robust set of features and built-in modules which facilitate writing automation scripts. This guide explains how to use Ansible to automate the steps contained in our Initial Server Setup Guides. Choose your operating system below to get started.

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