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 purpose of cloning a virtual machine in the context of setting up an Ansible environment?

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Explain the significance of checking the 'reset Mac address' option when cloning virtual machines.

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What is a linked clone and how does it differ from a full clone?

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What command is used to check the IP address of a virtual machine in the terminal?

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How do you establish an SSH connection to the Ansible master?

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Describe the steps to rename the host in the Ansible controller and target machines.

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Explain the process of installing Ansible on a CentOS system.

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What is the purpose of the inventory file in Ansible?

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What steps should be taken if the Ansible ping test fails for a target machine?

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What are the recommended practices for establishing connectivity between systems in a production environment?

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