Dive Into Ansible - From Beginner to Expert in Ansible - Ansible Modules

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at various Ansible modules, including SET, file, copy, and command modules. It explains how these modules are used for different operations, such as gathering facts, managing files, and executing commands. The concept of idempotence is highlighted, showing how Ansible ensures tasks are performed consistently. The tutorial also covers the fetch module and demonstrates using Ansible DOC for accessing module documentation.

What is the primary purpose of the setup module in Ansible?

• To install Ansible on remote hosts

• To gather system facts and variables

• To execute shell commands

• To manage user accounts

What significant change was introduced in Ansible 2.10?

• Removal of the setup module

• Introduction of Ansible collections

• Support for Windows systems

• Introduction of Ansible Playbooks

Which color indicates a successful change in Ansible's output?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

• Red

What does a Unix permission of 600 signify?

• Read and write for user, none for others

• Read, write, and execute for user

• Read for user and group

• Execute only for user

What is idempotence in the context of Ansible?

• A feature that allows multiple executions without changing the result

• A method to increase execution speed

• A way to manage user permissions

• A tool for debugging playbooks

What is a key feature of the copy module in Ansible?

• It cannot copy directories

• It can only copy files from local to remote

• It uses checksums to validate file transfers

• It requires manual checksum validation

Which module should be used if shell variables are needed in Ansible?

• Command module

• File module

• Setup module

• Shell module

What is the purpose of the fetch module in Ansible?

• To execute commands on remote hosts

• To copy files from remote to local systems

• To install software on remote hosts

• To manage network configurations

What does the Ansible DOC command provide?

• A list of available playbooks

• Documentation for Ansible modules

• A summary of recent changes

• A guide to Ansible installation

What is the next topic after this video section?

• Ansible Variables

• Ansible Collections

• Ansible Playbooks

• Ansible Roles