Ansible for the Absolute Beginner - Demo - Running Ansible Playbooks

The video tutorial explains two methods of running Ansible: using the Ansible command for one-off tasks and using Ansible playbooks for more structured and repeatable tasks. It highlights the differences between imperative and declarative approaches, demonstrating how to execute commands directly and how to create and run playbooks. The tutorial includes a practical demonstration of both methods, emphasizing the importance of playbooks for managing tasks centrally and efficiently.

What is the primary advantage of using Ansible playbooks over individual Ansible commands?

• They allow for one-off tasks.

• They are faster to execute.

• They provide a declarative approach and can be centrally managed.

• They do not require an inventory file.

What is the purpose of the 'all' group in Ansible?

• It includes all servers in the inventory file by default.

• It is used for testing purposes only.

• It is used to exclude certain servers.

• It is a custom group created by the user.

What parameter is used to specify the inventory file in Ansible commands?

• -m

• -f

• -i

• -a

Which file format is used for writing Ansible playbooks?

• JSON

• XML

• YAML

• CSV

What is the first step in creating a playbook file?

• List the target hosts.

• Start with a dash to indicate the start of the play.

• Define the tasks.

• Specify the inventory file.

What is the role of the 'tasks' section in a playbook?

• To define the inventory file.

• To set the playbook name.

• To specify the hosts.

• To list the actions to be performed.

How does the output of the Ansible playbook command differ from the Ansible command?

• It includes a summary and is well-formatted.

• It only shows errors.

• It is less detailed.

• It does not show task details.