102 Ansible installation Quick Guide

The lab enables you to gain the skills need to install Ansible using Astra Automation CDK (Content Development Kit).

To quickly check how this lab works, do the following:

1. Copy the inventory file to the managed node:

   scp hosts.ini astra_admin@node-small-1.ws.internal:

2. Add the AA repository reference to the APT list on the managed node:

   ansible -b node-small-1.ws.internal -m ansible.builtin.copy -a "src=astra-automation.list dest=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/"

3. SSH to the managed node:

   ssh astra_admin@node-small-1.ws.internal

4. Update the APT index:

   sudo apt update

5. Install CDK:

   sudo apt install -y astra-automation-cdk

6. Check the Ansible installation:

   ansible localhost -m ping

7. Leave the node:

   exit