Ansible for the Absolute Beginner - Lab Setup - Cloning Virtual Machines (VMs) and Installing Ansible

The video tutorial demonstrates how to create and configure Ansible virtual machines, including setting up SSH connections, renaming hosts, and installing Ansible on CentOS. It covers testing connectivity between Ansible and target machines and addresses troubleshooting SSH key issues. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on using SSH keys for secure connections.

What is the primary benefit of using a linked clone for virtual machines?

• It enhances security.

• It increases network speed.

• It provides better performance.

• It saves disk space.

Why is it important to establish an SSH connection to the virtual machines?

• To enhance the security features.

• To improve the graphical interface.

• To increase the processing power.

• To easily copy and paste commands.

What is the first step in renaming the host of a virtual machine?

• Restart the system.

• Edit the ETC hostname file.

• Change the IP address.

• Modify the ETC hosts file.

Which command is used to install Ansible on a CentOS system?

• pacman -S ansible

• apt-get install ansible

• yum install ansible

• dnf install ansible

How can you verify that Ansible is installed correctly?

• Run ansible --verify

• Run ansible --status

• Run ansible --check

• Run ansible --version

What is the purpose of creating an inventory file in Ansible?

• To store SSH keys.

• To list target hosts and their details.

• To configure network settings.

• To manage user accounts.

What does a successful ping test in Ansible indicate?

• The target machine is offline.

• The network is down.

• The Ansible controller is not configured.

• The Ansible controller can connect to the target machine.

What might cause a ping test to fail for a second target machine?

• Wrong Ansible version.

• Network cable unplugged.

• Missing SSH key fingerprint in known hosts.

• Incorrect IP address.

What is a non-recommended way to bypass SSH key checking in Ansible?

• Manually add the key fingerprint.

• Disable host key checking in the Ansible configuration file.

• Use a different SSH client.

• Use SSH keys.

What is a better alternative to using passwords for SSH connections in production environments?

• Using a VPN.

• Using a firewall.

• Using a proxy server.

• Using SSH keys.