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

This video tutorial covers the basics of Ansible configuration, including the use of configuration files and their precedence. It explains how Ansible can reference different configuration files based on their location and priority, such as system-wide, user-specific, or current directory files. The tutorial also demonstrates how to create these files using the touch command and discusses the importance of the Ansible_config environment variable. The video concludes with a brief introduction to Ansible inventories, setting the stage for the next part of the course.

What is the purpose of the Ansible configuration file?

Describe the process of checking the Ansible version on an Ubuntu control host.

What are the possible locations for Ansible configuration files?

What command is used to create a zero-length file in Ansible?

Explain the significance of the hidden file '.ansible.cfg' in the user's home directory.

How does the precedence of configuration files affect Ansible's behavior?

What is the role of the Ansible_config variable in configuration management?