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Ansible Replace Module: How to Replace Strings & Lines

Learn how to use the Ansible replace module to replace strings and lines in Ansible files. See multiline and regex examples.

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How to Use Ansible For DevOps? Hands-On Tutorial

What is Ansible, and how it works? Discover why and how to use it in DevOps pipelines with this beginner-friendly hands-on guide.

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Top 7 Ansible Tower / Automation Controller Alternatives

Explore the best Ansible Tower (Automation Controller) alternatives, including top features, pricing, and key differences to help you choose.

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Ansible Cron Module : Automating Cron Jobs

Learn how to use the Ansible Cron module for managing scheduled tasks efficiently. See examples and use cases.

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Ansible vs. Jenkins – Key Differences and Comparison

Ansible vs. Jenkins: the key features of each, what is the difference between the tools, and which one to choose? See the full comparison.

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How to Troubleshoot and Debug Ansible Playbooks: Tutorial

Learn how to troubleshoot your Ansible projects with CLI commands and the Ansible debug module. See examples.

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Ansible Delegate_to: Run Tasks on Delegated Host

Learn how to use the Ansible delegate_to directive to execute a task on different specific hosts or groups. See use case examples.

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How to Create a Directory in Ansible Step-by-Step

Learn how to create, manage, and remove directories in Ansible. Step-by-step guide with best practices, permissions, and error handling tips.

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How to Use Ansible Become Keyword to Secure Playbooks

Learn how to use the Ansible become keyword to secure Ansible playbooks. become_user and become_method explained. See examples.

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Ansible Lineinfile Module : Managing Lines in Text Files

You can use the Ansible lineinfile module to add, remove, replace, change, and insert lines in text files. See advanced use cases.

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Ansible Cheat Sheet: CLI Commands and Basics

This Ansible cheat sheet guide will help you get straight to the basics and ad-hoc commands you need when using Ansible.

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Handlers in Ansible Playbooks: How to Use Them

In this tutorial, you’ll learn what are Ansible handlers and how to define and use them for different tasks.

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How to Use Blocks in Ansible Playbooks

Learn how to use Ansible blocks to create logical groups of tasks. See examples for rescue blocks and blocks with when condition.

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Ansible Yum Module : Installing & Removing Packages

Learn how to use the Ansible yum module to manage packages with yum package manager. See examples for single and multiple packages.

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13 Popular Ansible Alternatives You Should Know in 2025

Check out the top 13 alternatives to Ansible and decide which tool works best for your infrastructure automation.

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Ansible vs. Kubernetes [Key Differences Explained]

Ansible vs Kubernetes - what is the difference between the tools, and which one is better? See a detailed expert comparison.

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Ansible with GitHub Actions: Automating Playbook Runs

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to use GitHub Actions to automate deployments and run Ansible playbooks.

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Configuration Management with Ansible [Benefits & Use Cases]

Learn which features make Ansible a great configuration management tool. See examples of practical use cases and best practices.

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